Description: This article argues that during boom times, it is virtually impossible to get regulators to oppose politicians who are being lobbied by financial services organizations, thus a bubble expands and a bust is inevitable.

Description: The article is based on a study of causes of insolvency and decisions made by management, regulators, and policyholders over the life cycle of the insolvency.

Description: There are two major categories of risks that are unique in international business- currency exchange rate risk and country risk. Currency exchange rate risk includes transaction exposure, translation exposure, and economic exposure. Country risk contains political risk and economic risk. There are a few different methods to hedge currency exchange rate risk and country risk also discussed in the article. Before you decide to invest in a certain country’s market, ensure you understand the currency exchange rate and political risks associated with the investment by performing due diligence on the country’s economic, political and cultural condition.

Description: This article discusses the current state of the IAIS' initiative on their group Insurance Capital Standard.

Description: This article suggests Dodd-Frank's financial reform legislation doesn’t go far enough to reduce systemic risk. Paper provides suggestions that would improve outcomes if built into the regulations.

Description: Update on issues, priorities and key messages from the Joint CAS / CIA / SOA Risk Management Section Council.

Description: Based on interviews with C-level executives, this report offers insights on the role and actions of the global insurance industry in addressing climate change