Description: A discussion of the course, "A Global Perspective of the Health Insurance Markets," covering insurance products, delivery systems. health care reform, and more.

Description: This article discusses how employers and employees often misunderstand the types of coverage they own, and argues that customizing insurance solutions can be a pragmatic solution. The authors note that typically an employer will provide a basic group insurance plan for all employees, and then discuss the advantages of customizing voluntary benefits to supplement core benefits, and how they can be targeted to specific groups.

Description: In this article the author provides guidance to owners of their own actuarial consulting firms, with respect to addressing issues around succession, control and ownership, and planning for retirement.

Description: This article gives a formula for reversing failure into success

Description: This article is part 2 on common features and limits of professional liability policies. Part 1 appeared in October, and part of a larger series on the topic of PL coverage in general.

Description: This article highlights the pros and cons about minority ownership in a business.

Description: Building a strong banking relationship can spell the difference between success and failure in creating a solid business and in having the flexibility to manage and guide it no matter what the business climate throws your way. Consider these guidelines to insure that communication with your banker is first-rate.