Taking the measure of Lloyd's
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A.M. Best Co. has awarded an A rating, its third highest, to insurance company Lloyd's of London. A.M. Best used Lloyd's of London's financial strength and business performance as bases for its rating. It is an acknowledgement of Lloyd's of London's leadership in the market, strength in capitalization and liquidity. Considered also were the company's success in its implementation of the reconstruction and renewal plan. Other factors such as the company's international brand name and broker network made the company deserving of an Excellent rating.
Publication Name: Best's Review Property-Casualty Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0005-9714
Year: 1997
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Denying insurance can be a form of abuse
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Public policy demands that individuals should not be at risk of losing or being denied insurance as a result of past or present medical problems. Insurer consideration of abuse in underwriting, rating and claims determination, based on a misconception that abuse is a voluntary lifestyle choice is in itself a form of abuse. Victims of abuse must instead be guaranteed access to adequate and affordable insurance without regard to past or present abuse.
Publication Name: Best's Review Property-Casualty Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0005-9714
Year: 1997
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Application management: outsourcing for success
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Insurance companies should consider outsourcing application-management operations to leverage new technology and increase efficiency. Outsourcing provides a number of benefits for insurance companies, including reducing time to market for new services, reducing operation costs and converting information technology costs from fixed to variable.
Publication Name: Best's Review Property-Casualty Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0005-9714
Year: 1996
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