Big business sues to reclaim Y2K fix-it costs

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Issues concerning the insurance claims made by companies, following the massive costs incurred in ensuring Y2K compliance, are discussed. The legal basis of claims filed by large concerns, including GTE, Xerox, Nike and Unisys, are explored.

Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Brief Article, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Insurance, Business insurance, Insurance law, Computer insurance

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Taming the monster: companies are turning to captives to contain escalating costs for employee benefit plans

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Companies plan to escalate cost for employee benefits. The companies have implemented a global program to cut the cost of employee benefits without actually reducing their value to employees. The method of this program is discussed. Also a leading company Stockholm (SCA) has implemented this program.

Financial management, Personnel administration, Human resource management, Finance, Consumer goods industry, Employee benefits, Company personnel management, Company financing

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Time to fatten up

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Treasurers are impelled to indulge in multitasking for the effective execution of their increasing responsibilities. A few of the newly assigned responsibilities of a treasurer include risk management, working capital management and handling of tax.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Asset & Risk Management, Management, Forecasts and trends, Risk management, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management, Financial managers

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