Essays about: "impact of technology on insurance"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words impact of technology on insurance.

1. 16. Constructing with wood : What are the economical and environmental benefits and barriers of using wood as a construction material

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : John Waldenström; [2017]
   Keywords : Wood; environment; economics; trä; miljö; ekonomi;

   Abstract : One of the biggest issues of our time is the environment. In December 2015, 195 countries agreed to the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal, The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020. READ MORE

3. 17. Market-consistent valuation of a pension product with guarantee in line with Solvency II : An applied case study to improve knowledge about how rationality and stressed conditions with respect to market- and insurance risk will impact the balance sheet.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Isak Berg; Richard Stadig; [2016]
   Keywords : Risk management; Insurance; Best estimate; Valuation;

   Abstract : Traditional pension products have today been replaced by products that are linked directly to the unit value of some kind of investment portfolio. These products contribute to more vulnerable situations for insurance companies in terms of uncertainties of future obligations. READ MORE

4. 18. Samband mellan negativa skördeavvikelser och nederbörd : underlag för utformning av en ny grödaförsäkring mot nederbörd?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Petra Abrahamsson; Charlotte Bendelin; [2013]
   Keywords : grödaförsäkring; nederbörd; faktisk skörd; regn; hagel; torka; skördeavvikelser; skördeområde; produktionsområde; skördeskadeskydd;

   Abstract : Sedan skördeskadeskyddet försvann i Sverige år 1994 har det inte varit möjligt att i någon övergripande utsträckning försäkra växande grödor. Svenska lantbrukare producerar årligen råvaror för miljardbelopp utan möjligheten att skydda sin odling mot oförutsägbara yttre händelser. READ MORE

5. 19. Rear side airbag of the future : And about its purpose to protect the passenger

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

   Author : Johan Gustavsson; Karin Holmquist; [2011]
   Keywords : rear; seat; occupant; passenger; side; impact; vehicle; safety; protection;

   Abstract : This project aims to develop a rear side airbag and to investigate how the passenger in the rear seat is in need of protection in a side impact. It was found from the literature study that the head of children and thorax of adults are the most exposed body regions in side impacts. READ MORE

6. 20. Evaluate you Business Conituity Management - A step towards a more resilient company

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Joakim Almén; Anders Rosqvist; [2008]
   Keywords : crisis preparedness; enterprise risk management; business recovery; crisis management; emergency response; BCM Evaluation Model; Business continuity management; business continuity planning; crisis; risk; supply chain disruption; Risk Management and Safety engineering; Riskhantering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Major businesses today involves complex supply chains with world-wide sourcing and marketing which create new risks for both the individual enterprise and the society at large. Supply chain disruptions are seen as the primary threat to a company's revenue driver. READ MORE