Anthropogenic climate change is accelerating, and severe and widespread consequences are expected in many areas. Although the insurance sector is not closely associated with any of the sustainability dimensions, expectations may change rapidly. Against this background, we analyze the role of...

Customer relationship management and marketing analytics have become critical for nonlife insurers operating in highly competitive markets. As it is easier to develop an existing customer than to acquire a new one, cross-selling and retention are key activities. In this research, we focus on...

Anthropogenic climate change is accelerating, and severe and widespread consequences are expected in many areas. Although the insurance sector is not closely associated with any of the sustainability dimensions, expectations may change rapidly. Against this background, we analyze the role of...

This textbook presents the fundamental economic dimensions of insurance companies and links them to managerial issues. Combining academic rigour and a strongly practice-oriented approach, it addresses both the competitive environment and the management of the insurance business. Further, it...

Part I: Fundamentals of insurance business The origins and role of insurance in society -- The notion of risk and probability -- The insurance undertaking -- Regulation of the insurance industry -- Supervision and other Authorities -- The insurance business -- The insurance contract -- Life...

Die Absicherung von Pflegekostenrisiken: Spannungsfeld zwischen Versicherung, Staat und Solidaritätsnormen -- Risiko und Alterssicherung -- Klima- und Nachhaltigkeitsrisiken für Versicherungen -- Risikowahrnehmung durch und nach Corona: Haben sich Verständnis und Wahrnehmung von Risiken...

Das Riester Pensionsmodell gehört seit seiner Einführung in Deutschland im Jahr 2002 zu den sehr kontrovers diskutierten Produkten in der Versicherungsindustrie. Hierbei interagieren insbesondere Verbraucherschützer und Kunden auf der einen Seite sowie Versicherer und deren...

This paper evaluates the solvency of a portfolio of assets and liabilities of an insurer subject to both longevity and financial risks. Liabilities are evaluated at fair-value and, as a consequence, interest-rate risk can affect both the assets and the liabilities. Longevity risk is described...

Insurance companies face many risks, which should be managed. Though their core competences and main contribution to society is to accept the risks of businesses and individual and to protect their assets and revenues, they have to ensure a minimum financial solvency and the continuity of its...

Despite the importance of insurance in enabling individual and collective social, economic, and financial activities, discussions about the macro-economic role and risks of insurance markets are surprisingly limited. The core motivation for publishing this book is to bring together academics,...

Rahmenbedingungen und Herausforderungen der Krankenversicherung -- Ansätze und Bedeutung von Ratings in der Krankenvesicherung -- Funktionen und Nutzen von Ratings in der Krankenversicherung -- Verfahren, Prozesse und Methoden des Ratings von Krankenvesicherungen -- Strategie und Management...

This book explores the ways in which the adoption of new paradigms, processes, and technologies can lead to greater revenue, cost efficiency and control, as well as improved business agility in the insurance industry

"In the unsettled atmosphere of the post-financial crisis years, insurance firms are forced to cope with changing market dynamics and socioeconomic factors, while at the same time attempting to increase revenue and reduce costs. Firms will need to adapt quickly to the changing environment and...

This Geneva Association “insurance reader on the credit crisis” has been put togetheras a reaction to the widespread demand for reliable information on and an intellectualappreciation of the insurance sector’s involvement in the credit crisis. Since the end of2007, The Geneva Association...

Background, International prespective, UK developments, Striking a balance, Looking ahead - Solvency II...

Strict liabilities prevails at major accidents. According to the Polluter Pays Principle,l it is the liable party who pays for any damage. The accidents may be very large, however, compared to the assets of the liable plant owner. The liable party may, therefore, simply go bankrupt and leave the...

Several of the risks currently faced by corporations are shaped by legal rules. Liability rules, for instance, determine the cases in which firms will incur economic losses, either because thay are obliged to compensate for the harm suffered by others, or because they are inflicted monetary...

Die vorliegende Arbeit behandelt die versicherungsrechtliche Beurteilung von geringfügigen Beschäftigungen.

At the General Assembly of the Geneva Association held 28-31 May 2008 in Hamilton, Bermuda, the CEOs of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance companies decided to launch a new research project on climate change and its economic impact on insurance (CC+I). This initiative reflects one of...

Insurance Industry will create a more efficient, customer centric, collaborative and innovative marketplace. Embrace extended/networked business models that include innovation across value chain through capabilities of strategic partners, best practices, expertise, and capital...