BUSINESS INSURANCE PROPERTY/CASUALTY INFORMATION RESOURCES #1

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FOR AGENTS AND BROKERS

The Insurance Institute of America provides a flier on the Associate in Automation Management program. Request item 2101.

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FOR INSURERS

A booklet explaining interactive voice response technology, including a glossary of terms, is provided by Information Products Inc. Request item 2102.

CAPTIVES

A booklet on captive company formation is available from the Meadowbrook Insurance Group. Request item 2103.

An overview of the 1986 Liability Risk Retention Act that discusses risk retention groups, purchasing groups and related issues is presented by the Risk Retention Reporter. Request item 2104.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker offers a state-by-state analysis of laws regarding human resources, civil rights and discrimination. Request item 2105.

Swiss Re America has published an analysis of global premium volume broken down by country. Request item 2106.

A report reviewing the outlook of the insurance market and analyzing major coverage lines is available from Sedgwick Noble Lowndes. Request item 2107.

A booklet that details property and casualty insurance courses and programs is offered by the American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America. Request item 2108.

ECS Underwriting offers an explanation of issues and trends in environmental insurance. Request item 2109.

A study that forecasts property/casualty results for the U.S. and other major global marketplaces is available from Swiss Re America. Request item 2110.

The American Association of Insurance Services offers a catalog that describes its programs and services. Request item 2111.

The Insurance Institute of America provides an overview of the three-course Program in General Insurance. Request item 2112.

A report of recent developments in the laws regarding issues of litigation and analysis, including commentary on special points of interest, is offered by Claussen Miller P.C. Request item 2113.

Global market trends and analyses of coverage lines and major industry segments are discussed in a report by J&H Marsh & McLennan Inc. Request item 2114.

Great American Insurance Co. offers a liability insurance guide for non-publicly traded companies. Request item 2115.

A group of exposure sheets featuring claims scenarios, exposure lists and guides for a wide variety coverages is available from ECS Underwriting. Request item 2116.

An article that proposes an industry-wide position on genetic testing is available from Lincoln Re. Request item 2117.

A flyer describing the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter program is offered by the American Institute for CPCU. Request item 2118.

A report that compares the limits of liability purchased by similarly sized companies within major industries is provided by J&H Marsh & McLennan Inc. Request item 2119.

Guy Carpenter & Co. Inc. offers a report on the evolution of employment practices liability exposure and the options available for responding to EPL risk. Request item 2120.

A newsletter offered by Mound, Cotton & Wollan discusses decisions and developments in insurance and reinsurance law. Request item 2121.

A brochure from Nils Publishing Co. explores events and trends of regulatory activity in state and federal insurance. Request item 2122.

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker provides a state-by-state analysis of punitive damages and unfair claims settlement practices. Request item 2123.

A review of coverages and value-added services provided by different carriers in the employment practices liability insurance market is available from Betterley Risk Consultants Inc. Request item 2124.

FIDELITY & SURETY

Far West Bond Services presents a pamphlet on the basic principles of surety bonds and issues to consider before purchasing a bond. Request item 2125.

A flyer that details the Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding designation program is offered by the Insurance Institute of America. Request item 2126.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

A flier available from the Insurance Institute of America outlines the Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance program. Request item 2127.

A newsletter containing various articles on securities litigation is available from Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker. Request item 2128.

INTERNATIONAL

A collection of articles that address the legal considerations of foreign corporations doing business in the United States is available from Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker. Request item 2129.

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. offers a report that discusses rating the claims-paying ability of insurers operating in emerging market countries. Request item 2130.

A report examining the challenges and opportunities faced by Latin American insurers is presented by Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. Request item 2131.

LOSS CONTROL/PEOPLE

A booklet that offers an overview of risks and costs associated with major types of cardiovascular disorders and their treatments is provided by American Re-Insurance Co. Request item 2132.

Future Industrial Technologies provides instructional safety cards for injury prevention and behavioral safety training. Request item 2133.

Total Lowback Care Management Company provides a booklet describing a return-to-work program designed to lower workers comp costs for companies whose workers are prone to back injury. Request item 2134.

A report on legal developments in the area of employment law, including summaries of recent cases and tips on prevention, is presented by Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker. Request item 2135.

LOSS CONTROL/PROPERTY

A brochure on the Associate in Loss Control Management program is offered by the Insurance Institute of America. Request item 2136.

Intercargo Insurance Co. provides a discussion of ways to reduce cargo losses in warehouses and trucks. Request item 2137.

A report from Swiss Re America provides an analysis of insured losses world-wide from catastrophes in 1996. Request item 2138.

MARINE

A brochure on the Associate in Marine Insurance Management program is offered by the Insurance Institute of America. Request item 2139.

REINSURANCE

Swiss Re America provides a report that evaluates the adequacy of non-proportional reinsurance against natural catastrophes in major marketplaces around the world. Request item 2140.

Standard & Poor's offers a report providing commentary and analysis on the Bermuda market, including articles on catastrophe and finite reinsurance, captives and high excess liability coverage. Request item 2141.

NAC Reinsurance Corp. offers an article discussing initiatives in claims processing and electronic contracting. Request item 2142.

A collection of articles examining several types of claims that may have a potential impact on the insurance industry is available from the American Re-Insurance Corp. Request item 2143.

Guy Carpenter & Co. Inc. offers a global reinsurance analysis that discusses global expansion, growth through acquisition and the securitization of insurance risk. Request item 2144.

A newsletter that examines legislative and regulatory developments affecting reinsurance buyers is presented by NAC Reinsurance Corp. Request item 2145.

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. offers a report that discusses the rating rationale of an entity formed for the purpose of securitizing property catastrophe exposure. Request item 2146.

A quarterly journal issue that features articles relating to life and health insurance has been published by Lincoln Re. Request item 2147.

NAC Reinsurance Corp. offers a discussion the legal and practical issues of reinsurance contracts. Request item 2148.

A global reinsurance survey, including a list of the world's leading reinsurers and commentary on global markets, is available from Standard & Poor's. Request item 2149.

Gill & Roeser Inc. offers a glossary of selected reinsurance terms. Request item 2150.

A flyer that outlines the Associate in Reinsurance program is offered by the Insurance Institute of America. Request item 2151.