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1. IT Science Case Study: Bridging Gaps in Corporate Comms.

Author

Preimesberger, Chris

Subjects
*FORTUNE 500 companies, *INSURANCE holding companies, *CORPORATE communications, *NEWSLETTERS, *INTRANETS (Computer networks)
Abstract

eWEEK IT SCIENCE: A Fortune 500 insurance holding company has issues delivering corporate communications and resources.The previous version of the company's intranet was described as more of a "static newsletter" than a living site. Here's what it did to solve the problem and open the internal communication lines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019

2. Alternative structures.

Author

Walcott, Eustis

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies, *LETTERS to the editor
Abstract

Presents a reader's letter in response to `The Feeling Isn't Mutual' in the June 8, 1998 issue of `Newsweek.' Objection to columnist Allan Sloan's suggestion that United States insurance companies should be denied the mutual-holding-company option; The need for companies to remain competitive in the US financial services marketplace.

Published
1998

3. The feeling isn't mutual.

Author

Sloan, Allan

Subjects
*INSURANCE companies, *INSURANCE holding companies
Abstract

Focuses on the interest of United States mutual-insurance companies in demutualization, the process of converting from a mutual company owned by policyholders into a company owned by stockholders. Mutual insurers' lack of stock to use as currency to make acquisitions; Impact of demutualization on policyholders; The problems associated with mutual holding companies.

Published
1998

4. Insuring disaster.

Author

Labbe, Colleen

Subjects
*HURRICANE Andrew, 1992, *INSURANCE holding companies, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

Reports that when the Hurricane Andrew swept through Florida in 1992, the insurance industry has become increasingly concerned about financial risk from natural disasters like the global warming. Comment of Christian Patterson of the Washington-based Ozone Actions on the threats of the global warming; Warning of Frank Nutter of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) on the effect of natural disasters especially in calamity claims.

Published
1997

5. Now Negotiable: Credit-Card Annual Fees.

Author

Andriotis, AnnaMaria

Subjects
*CREDIT card fees, *INSURANCE companies, *USER charges, *INSURANCE holding companies, *MONEYLENDERS, *ATTITUDE (Psychology), *CONTESTS
Published
2017

6. Atlanta Life to manage investments.

Author

Scott, Matthew S.

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies, *AFRICAN American business enterprises
Abstract

Reports on the decision of Afro-American firm Atlanta Life Insurance Co. to establish the holding firm Atlanta Life Financial Group Inc. in May 2001. Purpose of the move; Details on the planned enhancements of its products; Remarks from Atlanta Life president and chief executive Charles Cornelius.

Published
2001

8. Credits & Debits.

Author

Kester, John

Subjects
*CHIEF financial officers, *INSURANCE holding companies
Published
2014

9. Profit Falls After Charge To Drop Reinsurance Line.

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies
Abstract

Announces that insurance holding firm Unum Corp. plans to exit from the reinsurance business. Impetus for the move; Comments from Chief Executive Officer James F. Orr III; Decline in income.

Published
1999

10. Westbridge Capital is holding discussions about raising funds.

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies
Abstract

States that Westbridge Capital Corp. is in discussions on ways to raise capital to pay its bills. Hiring of Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin Capital as financial adviser of the company; Trading of Westbridge's stocks in the New York Stock Exchange.

Published
1997

11. Insurance holding concern posts 16% rise in earnings.

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies, *CORPORATION reports, *FINANCE
Abstract

Reports the increase in income of the municipal bond insurer MBIA Inc. for the third quarter of 1997. Net income posted by the firm; Increase in capital gains from investment; Trading of the firm's stocks in the New York Stock Exchange.

Published
1997

12. Mutual insurers lose bid as New York lets holding-firm bill die.

Subjects
*INSURANCE holding companies, *MUTUAL holding companies, *LAW
Abstract

Reports on the decision of New York legislators not to act on a bill which would have permitted mutual insurance companies to become mutual holding companies. Reference to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Significance of the bill to mutual insurance companies; Reference to the bill which would allow Prudential Insurance Company of America to become publicly traded.

Published
1998

13. NRMA has a hunger for growth.

Author

Rennie, Philip

Subjects
*STOCKS (Finance), *HOLDING companies, *INSURANCE holding companies
Abstract

Discusses that the board of directors of NRMA Holdings Ltd. decided that the 2.3 million members should vote on demutualisation of NRMA stocks of its insurance and financial services arm. Chief Executive Eric Dodd's views on demutualisation; Projections on the stocks of NRMA; Position and performance of NRMA in the insurance industry; Other attempts at demutualisation; Opposition to the planned voting.

Published
1999

14. A policy against disaster.

Author

Whiting, Rick

Subjects
*COMPUTER system conversion, *INSURANCE holding companies
Abstract

Reveals the conversion efforts of several insurance companies in preparation of the Year 2000 crisis. Catalyst for the conversion efforts; Detailed work plans and conversion work of Prudential Insurance Company; Aetna Life Insurance Company of Canada's contract to Cognizant Technology Solutions; Kemper Insurance Companies use of PC-based revolve tool from Micro Focus Limited.

Published
1997

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