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Metropolitan General Insurance Company, 2007.
This paper is a case study about a dysfunctional branch of Metropolitan General Insurance Company.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper explains that, while the Metropolitan General Insurance Co. is committed to a "decentralized operating structure" in its branches, this organizational structure is not replicated in its Oshawa branch, which contributes to its under-performance. The author points out that the problem of duplication is evident on the organizational chart of the Oshawa branch, where each of the product lines has its own clerical staff in addition to the management and administration staff that also has its own clerical staff. The paper stresses that a boundary-less organization model, instead of the present inflexible, mechanistic organization, is more suited to the decentralized environment dependent upon independent agents and brokers.
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"It may be argued that the organizational design that would be most successful in this environment is one that mirror Metropolitan's decentralized model on a local scale. One of the common themes of the cited branch senior staff meeting is blaming the brokers and the assertion that supporting them is "not my job". This is most evident in Tompkins complaints that the brokers requests are preventing her from being able to "move some paper" and Hood's complaint that he does not want the added work of determining who should be doing what tasks."
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Metropolitan General Insurance, 2002.
A case study of Metropolitan General Insurance.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 128.95
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This administrative (management) study uses internal sources. Part A is a case study of Metropolitan General Insurance, a troubled Canadian insurance company and consists of: 1.Using six elements of management and Mintzberg's configurations to describe how the companies organizational structure contributes to its problems. 2. Using the six elements of management to recommend solutions to President Larry Gelbart. 3. Giving suggestions as to how Larry Gelbart might implement the Rational Decision Making Model in order to affect the changes suggested above. Part B consists of: 1. Discussing an article entitled, "Welcome to the New Company Town" with an eye toward identifying key management philosophies or concepts presented in the lectures. 2. Discussing Chapter 4 in the course textbook on how Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., is an effective organization.
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Metropolitan General Insurance, 2006.
A case study of the role of an internal ombudsman in the insurance sector.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses the best possible solution provided to solve the problem of consistent reduction in profitability of an insurance company. The objective is to establish an ombudsman to deal with the immediate issues regarding broker relations. The second objective is to realign the job descriptions of the branch employees to support long-term sustainability of the branch.
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"Metropolitan General Insurance: Case Study Connie Burns - Internal Ombudsperson The role of Internal Ombudsperson has been struck as an interim position established to develop processes for improving relations between underwriters and brokers in the Oshawa branch with the goal of moving the branch back to profitability. The incumbent will report directly to Head Office and will be considered a top manager, project specific, for the duration of this contract (11). Duties * Follow company code of ethics and business principals (73). * Impart the vision and mission of the organization with both staff and brokers (105). Internal Responsibilities * Conducting an analysis the environment and environmental factors that have resulted in poor profitability (35)."
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Metropolitan Life Insurance, 2004.
Examines fraud claims against the insurance company, Metropolitan Life.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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In 1993, the Florida insurance department, along with the attorney general?s office, instituted an investigation into the sales practices of the Tampa office of Metropolitan Life. This prompted MetLife to conduct an internal investigation of its own, which led to the firing of several members of the staff. This paper looks at the past actions of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and the possible future of the company.
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"The Florida Insurance Commission stated that Metropolitan Life?s corrective action was appropriate, however continued with its own investigation and ordered ?Met to stop payment of executive compensation and sales bonuses until reserves were set up to cover fines and claims (Crosson).? The Florida Department of Insurance filed charges against Rick Urso and 86 other agents ?in connection with the sale of life insurance policies disguised as retirement plans (unknown, PR 1996).? The charges were dropped against Urso in 1996 on the condition that he stop working in the insurance field and allow his license to expire."
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Canadian Insurance Indusry, 2002.
A case comparison and contrast of Metropolitan General Insurance and People's Insurance Company of Canada (PICC).
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper examines two case studies in the insurance industry. One involves a branch with declining sales in an otherwise healthy company and another the establishment of an insurance company by a major bank. Both cases exhibit leadership and, consequently, employee motivation problems.
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Introduction to Insurance, 2008.
Describes basic types of insurance, specifically life insurance and general insurance.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper defines the two main types of insurance, namely, life insurance and general insurance. It points out that the main aim of insurance is to minimize the risks involved in various aspects of life and to cover and compensate the owner if any loss is suffered by the owner. The paper explains that general insurance involves fire and miscellaneous insurance, which covers a host of things ranging from burglary, theft, fidelity guarantee, live stock and crops, employer's liability and lastly insurance of motor vehicles. To conclude, the paper holds that insurance plays a pivotal role in minimizing risk and in compensating against the damage suffered.
Outline:
Introduction
Types of Insurance
Home Insurance
Health Insurance
Travel Insurance
Auto Insurance
Conclusion
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"In life insurance the insurer agrees to pay compensation to the policy owner upon occurrence of an undesired event and the compensation is paid for the same, this undesired event can be death or accident or any other event which causes damage to the policy owner. In return the policy owner pays a premium, which can either be a stipulated amount or can be lump sum. There are many terms included in the most of the policies, one such common term is suicide, if the policy owner commits suicide the policy becomes null in other words the policy holder will be paid no compensation if he commits suicide. Another common term is the face amount; this is nothing but the initial amount which is paid by the insurer to the policy holder when the policy becomes mature."
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Insured/Under-insured, 2004.
A comparison of the limitations of the U.S. health insurance system compared to other countries.
3,547 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 143.95
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This paper attempts to address the question as to how U.S. should respond to the ongoing growth of uninsured and under-insured persons within the overall population. An overview is provided of the current health insurance system existing within the U.S., followed by a discussion of the factors that influence and are associated with the current system. It also examines the health insurance systems of other countries, which have been found to have better health outcomes than the U.S. It concludes with recommendations for the adoption of a universal health insurance system within the U.S.
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Overview of the U.S. Health Insurance System
Factors Influencing Health Insurance in the U.S.
An Alternative U.S. Health Care System
Japan
Sweden
Canada
Summary and Conclusions
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"As a component of the social insurance system in Sweden, health insurance and health care are financed via compulsory employers' contributions and individual social security contributions deducted from incomes (Swedish Institute, 2001). As further explained by the Swedish Institute, the 18 county councils that administer social insurance programs finance the costs of medical care directly from an income tax levied on all those living in the county who are in paid employment. According to the Swedish Institute, approximately 80 percent of tax revenues go to running the health care system and to subsidizing patient fees. Patients assume a proportion of the health costs when consulting a health care service, ranging from approximately 8 to 38 dollars. While all of Sweden?s residents are entitled to compensation for medical care, those individuals who have earned at least $750 annually through gainful employment are entitled to cash benefits for loss of income while ill."
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Facultative Re-Insurance Underwriting, 2006.
This well-researched paper defines and details the advantages and disadvantages of two particular forms of insurance currently available in America: Re-insurance and treaty re-insurance.
1,995 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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The writer of this paper defines re-insurance as a basic method of underwriting insurance. Re-insurance falls mainly into two categories, the first being facultative re-insurance and treaty re-insurance, which are both handled by two separate companies. This paper details how both methods of insurance operate as well as how insured Americans are directly affected by these types of policies. This paper also discusses the individual risks involved with these forms of insurance as well as how downsizing and mergers have impacted the industry creating a shortage of qualified underwriters.
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"One area where Facultative Re-insurers are concentrating their efforts both in training and research is in the environmental area. Here the losses from just one storm, or earthquake or any other natural disaster is very costly for all concerned. While this effort continues and as clean up after the fact of a disaster we're seeing such improvements as "storm resistant" construction, rapid rescue techniques, and many other improvements all precipitated by the Facultative Re-insurance Industry. And there are constant changes being made in order to reduce costs and improve life in general for the insured public."
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Insurance Fraud, 2002.
An in-depth insight into insurance fraud, what it is, and what measures can be taken to prevent it.
10,871 words (approx. 43.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, AU$ 311.95
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This paper attempts to identify the different types of insurance fraud perpetrated today and to evaluate their effect on the insurance industry and society at large. After tax evasion, insurance fraud is considered the highest-ranked among white-collar crimes. It provides a history of insurance, examines in detail the main types of insurance frauds currently around and discusses the measures that can be taken to help prevent and reduce the number of fraudulent claims.
Table of contents:
Abstract
Introduction
History of Insurance
Insurance Fraud
How Insurance Frauds Affect Society
Classification of Fraud by Insurance Companies
Insurance Fraud Status as a Crime
Types of Insurance Frauds
Staged Auto Accidents
Arson-for-Profit
Health Insurance Fraud by Individuals and Corporations
Workers' Compensation Fraud
Property/ Casualty Insurance Fraud
Agent Fraud
Fake and Real Deaths to Collect Life Insurance Money
Identity Fraud
Efforts to Reduce Insurance Fraud
Conclusion
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"One of the most famous insurance providers in the world today, Lloyd's of London came into existence in 1688. Edward Lloyd owned a coffeehouse in London where merchants and bankers evaluated the risk of the maritime operations of seafaring vessels used for trading among the various British colonies and those used for prospecting new lands. Financiers for the expensive endeavors and trips to far off lands invested huge amounts of money in the hope that the voyages would be successful. Ship captains required money for supplies and goods, and would offer to embark on these dangerous trips with the help of these financiers?a potentially, mutually beneficial endeavor."
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Special Day Insurance, 2004.
This paper discusses the insurance industry and presents a business plan for a new coverage, ?Special Day? insurance.
5,555 words (approx. 22.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 195.95
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This paper explains that most policies refer to one person as the ?named insured?; the entire insurance policy covers this person and the liabilities of this person, and nothing else. The author creates a new coverage, a special day insurance, which will protect the insurer when he organizes some of his own special days, such as birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, public holidays, and celebrations of any nature; the only requirement will be that the function will have to be legal, and the insurance cover will lapse the moment any illegal activities are performed. The paper outlines the business plan including the marketing strategy for this sort of policy, through the media and sold through independent agents.
Table of Contents
Introduction
It has to be an Individual Policy
Insurance is a Dynamic Business
Purpose of the Insurance
How the Buyer Will Buy the Insurance
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Insurance
Potential Buyers and Reasons for Purchase
Similar Products
Pricing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Promotional Plan
Potential Profits
Risks to the Seller
Administrative and Other Support Needed
Conclusion
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"There are many examples how the insurance companies get around the problems of providing payments for the damages caused to those who are non-insured. This happens because the price of insurance has to be kept very low due to the competitive nature of the business. Let us take an example from the auto insurance business. Here in some cases, only the named insured has to give permission to others for the use of the vehicle. Here the definition of the person who is permitted is given as ?Anyone else while using with your permission a covered auto you own hire or borrow?. The definition of the ?you? has also been given. ?Throughout this policy the words ?you? and ?your? refer to the Named Insured shown in the Declarations.? This may create quite a confusing situation. If there is a vehicle, which has the owner as ?Bradley Inc? and that entity is the named insured."
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Life Insurance as an Estate Planning Tool, 1990.
This paper discusses life insurance as an estate planning tool: Role of life insurance, various types of insurance available, and pro and con arguments related to each.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 68.95
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"The focus of this paper is life insurance as an estate planning tool. The paper examines the role of life insurance, various types of insurance available, and pro and con arguments related to each, where applicable.
The term estate planning in its broadest sense encompasses the accumulation, conservation, and distribution of an estate. The overall purpose of the estate planning process is to develop a plan that will enhance and maintain the financial security of individuals and their families. Estate planning includes increases in the estate as well as the conservation of existing assets.
Estate planning in the narrow sense of protecting an existing estate has three fundamental objectives. The first objective is to reduce the cost of estate transfer. The second ... "
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Strategic Planning, 2008.
A review of the importance of strategic planning in the competitive world of rapidly expanding businesses and how this applies to the Metroplitan General Insurance.
2,402 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper discusses the role of strategic planning in business, as it determines the overall direction and goals of an organization. More specifically, the paper examines the problems faced by the Metroplitan General Insurance company and how strategic planning can help this company overcome these problems. The paper then explains that the main problem at the company is that its profits have decreased and employees are not happy with the company. The paper further confirms that the company hopes to break even while there is no teamwork between the managers and employees. Next, the paper goes on to specifically describe the problems at Metropolitan General Insurance and what the CEO must do to overcome them, emphasizing, in particular, the need for strong and effective leadership. The paper concludes that companies need strong leadership so that they have the ability to be innovative enough to set themselves apart from their competitors and maintain a successful and stable structure company.
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"In order to overcome the issues, the CEO needs to consider group thinking and conformity so that everyone can work together. Working on a team can be very rewarding and exciting, but also frustrating if some of the team member are not committed to the team. Building a high performance team requires time, collaboration and most importantly communication. A team is described as a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable. Group thinking and conformity focuses on the interpersonal transaction between managers and employee. Leaders are seen as engaging in behaviors that maintain a quality interaction between themselves and followers. The company is lacking group thinking and conformity because no one is willing to work together. In order to be an effective company, they have to conform as one so that productivity can be increased to make high profits. This effective form of communication and teamwork allowed people in the park with no problems because the team was organized and knew the proper procedure. A successful team also requires active listening, empathy, and being truly committed. "
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Taiwanese Health Insurance, 2007.
An in-depth analysis of the Taiwanese health insurance system.
3,069 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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The paper reveals that Taiwan was named the second healthiest country in the world. The paper explains that the most relevant factors that aided Taiwan in gaining this title were economic growth and a great emphasis on the environment and the population's health. The paper discusses how the National Health Insurance is the most important key in the country's achievements in health. The paper examines the changes that influenced the insurance system and the current features of the insurance system. The paper points out that although some say they do not apply fair prices, the Bureau of National Health Insurance is viewed as the primary cause for improvements in the Taiwanese healthcare system.
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History of Taiwanese Health Insurance
Types of Insurances
Changes That Influenced the Insurance System
Current Features of the Insurance System in Taiwan
Health Insurances in the Private and Public Sectors
Statistics on the Bureau of National Health Insurance
Future Goals of the BNHI
Conclusions
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"Taiwan is rather small sized country, however it is densely populated. Its 23 million inhabitants are concentrated on 36,000 square kilometers. "Often called the "Taiwan Miracle", in 1980s and 1990s, the country's economy grew at a rate of 7.64%. Health status of the people in Taiwan, as measured by the common indicators, is close to those of developed countries: life expectancy at birth is of 74.9 years and the infant mortality rate is 6.5 per 1000 live births. These comparable health outcomes with developed countries are achieved with only modest spending in health care, 6.0% of the Gross Domestic Product in 1998.""
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Vaccination Patterns and Insurance Coverage, 2006.
An analysis of the article 'Associations Between Childhood Vaccination Coverage Insurance Type And Breaks In Health Insurance' by Smith, Stevenson and Chu.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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This journal article analysis examines an article entitled 'Associations Between Childhood Vaccination Coverage Insurance Type And Breaks In Health Insurance' by Smith, Stevenson and Chu (2006). The authors attempt to identify trends if any in relationships between vaccination patterns insurance coverage as well as insurance types in children. This analysis concludes that the authors have not contributed any original research and based their hypothesis on a faulty sampling methodology based on survey results that they didn't undertake themselves.
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"These authors also sought to determine if race or ethnicity factor into these vaccination patterns as well. The researchers rely predominantly on a survey of 8324 children who were surveyed by the National Immunization Survey who were also covered by some type of insurance program be it Medicaid or state sponsored coverage as well as private insurance policies. The survey also included children who were not covered at the time of the survey or who, at some point in time prior to the survey, left temporarily without insurance coverage. "
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The Chinese Insurance System.
This paper discusses the China's insurance regulatory regime and compares it to the insurance regimes in the United Kingdom, Iran, and Japan.
10 words (approx. 0.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 25.95
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This paper explains, in detail, the laws and operation of the Chinese insurance industry and stresses that China's WTO membership specifically compelled the opening of its insurance sector to foreign competition according to WTO rules and bilateral agreements with fellow member nations. The author points out that, for developing countries like China and Iran, exercising flexibility in making commitments permits opportunities to be gained in liberalizing the insurance service investment sector. The paper relates that the Japan's insurance industry was robustly growing along with the rest of the economy in the great moments of the 1980s and the first half of the 1990s; its overwhelming premium income and asset formation was comparable with that U.S.A., and the limitations of domestic opportunity led it to look outwards for investment.
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"The Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China was ratified at the 14th session of the Standing Committee of the Eighth National People's Congress on June, 1995. It was promulgated by Presidential Decree 51 for implementation beginning October that year. The law was aimed at standardizing, managing and protecting the insurance industry, the parties and industry activities. It required individuals and organizations within the People's Republic of China who needed domestic insurance should acquire insurance only from insurance companies within the Republic. Those engaged in the industry must observe the law voluntarily, credibly and honestly and the principle of fair competition. The departments of the State Council supervised and managed the industry."
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Arbitration and Insurance Claims, 2006.
A survey of basic insurance terminology and a brief history of insurance arbitration.
4,587 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 172.95
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This paper examines the issue of arbitration and insurance claims. It begins by explaining a series of basic insurance terminology and then presents a history of the practice of insurance arbitration. The writer then explains the process of arbitration and insurance claims and how the process has changed over the years.
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"Almost thirty years ago, the Committee on Insurance Arbitration recognized the insurance industry's need for a Property Arbitration Forum. Today, its' successor committee is the largest system of its kind in the world. There was clearly a need to create a legal entity to administer the arbitration programs, and this concern led to the creation of a not-for-profit corporation that replaced the Committee on Insurance Arbitration. The Committee on Insurance Arbitration incorporated in 1981, under the corporate name of Insurance Arbitration Forums. Insurance Arbitration Forums remained the corporate name until 1986, when the Board of Directors eliminated the word "Insurance" from the name. This change reflected the expansion of Arbitration Forums' programs to include arbitration situations outside the insurance arena, although these additional mediation and arbitration services continued to fulfill the needs of the insurance industry. Because Arbitration Forums are intended to provide an objective and neutral administrative service, Arbitration Forums are considered to be respected and efficient providers of arbitration services. Arbitration is a means of settling controversies without resorting to litigation. Agreements to arbitrate are generally put into writing, and signatories are contractually obligated to arbitrate."
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