Description: This is a compilation or risk management terms garnered from a survey of risk professionals supplemented with analysis of firm-level information on significant risks as reported in 10-K financial statements. Results indicate the existence of significance differences in terminology. The dominating pattern observed is a dichotomy between internal and external perceptions. Also observed is a difference between terms used by actuarial professionals and traditional risk managers.

Description: Considers the risk management aspect of mortality guarantees in life insurance policies

Description: A description of features designed to alter a conventional reinsurance treaty structure into one where the reinsured accepts more risk for excess claim in return for more benefits of favorable experience.