The never-ending spiral
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Advances in technology have allowed insurance companies to improve their asset management operations, but it also created new types of products and services. Computer technology has given asset managers enhanced capabilities to manage their portfolios. Asset management firms with technologies to back up their analytical capabilities enjoy a competitive edge over firms with less intensive technology investments. New products and services demand new technologies, in the process creating an endless and self-feeding circle.
Publication Name: Best's Review Property-Casualty Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0005-9714
Year: 1997
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Surplus notes have a role in capital planning strategies
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Surplus notes need no longer be regarded as an undesirable investment tool by investment companies. Outstanding surplus notes were valued at $9.2 billion as of June 1995, the majority of which have been issued since 1993. Surplus notes may present an effective solution for under-capitalized insurance companies to meet their capital-raising needs in designing their investment strategies.
Publication Name: Best's Review Property-Casualty Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0005-9714
Year: 1996
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Surplus notes have a role in capital planning strategies
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Surplus notes have become a widely-used instrument for developing capital by insurance companies. Surplus notes can be used prudently to bolster capital as part of a well-planned but conservative financial and business plan. Surplus notes are securities that is subordinated to all policyholder claims and other prior claims, thus the notes can be counted as surplus or capital.
Publication Name: Best's Review Life-Health Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0275-0988
Year: 1996
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