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Now you can search for articles in back issues of Contingencies from July/August 2000 to the present. Simply type in subject words, author's name, or article title in the box at right and click Search. |
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A Hard Look at Soft FraudIt’s not only the criminal masterminds who cost insurers millions of dollars in fraudulent claims. What about those ordinary folks who see nothing wrong with cheating the insurance company—just a little?
New Catastrophe Models for Hard TimesDriven by the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters over the past few years, the growing sophistication of catastrophe models has helped insurers and reinsurers weather the storms. In the Eye of the Beholder: Why “Best Practice” Standards of Practice May Not Be BestOne of the hallmarks of a profession is a set of standards that governs its members’ practice. Should the Actuarial Standards Board codify “best practice”? And even if it has the authority, is it always clear what practices are best?
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The Value of Human LifeKenneth Feinberg’s book What Is Life Worth? chronicles the process of trying to compensate the survivors of the victims of 9/11 and how it changed him. Special Section: 2006 Software Directory
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