A "perfect storm" hits insurance sector

Article Abstract:

Several trends are combining to cause a crisis in the insurance industry. Customers are balking at premium increases that must be made to cover large litigation awards, terrorist attacks, and lost investments. Higher premiums will probably reverse the crisis, but premiums will likely go on increasing at a faster rate than inflation.

Commodity & service prices, Finance, Prices and rates, Insurance industry, Tort reform, Insurance policies, Company financing, Company pricing policy

---

The adequacy of life insurance coverage in U.S. households

Article Abstract:

Most U.S. households, especially those with dependents, have inadequate levels of life insurance coverage. The reasons for this often have to do more with a lack of information than cost.

Life Insurance, Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Analysis, Causes of, Family, Insurance, Underinsurance

---

The recession that wasn't but still could be

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the possible impact US tax policy may have on consumer purchasing confidence and thus influence whether the US experiences a recession in the latter months of 2001.

United States, Influence, Consumer behavior, Tax policy, Recessions

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The US debt hangover and its consequences. The recession ain't over 'til it's over
• Abstracts: A subtle shift in the data. This time, the bells won't toll
• Abstracts: High standards, top performance. Where the chips are coming off the table. CML Group Inc. - CML
• Abstracts: Duke Power integrates employee rewards with its business vision of excellence. Designing statistically reliable samples
• Abstracts: Corporate strategies and environmental regulations: an organizing framework. Proactive environmental strategies: stakeholder management perspective

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.