Essays about: "insurance industry and technology"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 35 essays containing the words insurance industry and technology.

1. 31. Patents and SMEs. Managing intimidation activities from financial strong actors

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Christoffer Hermansson; [2011-05-18]
   Keywords : Immaterialrätt;

   Abstract : The problems technology based Small and Medium sized Entities (SMEs) face in their daily business´ regarding intimidation actions performed by financially stronger parties affect their business development activities. This is especially true for SMEs building their business from intellectual assets (IA) and intellectual property (IPR), such as patents, trademark, copyright, knowhow, databases etc. READ MORE

3. 32. Critical Success Factors for effective risk management procedures in financial industries : A study from the perspectives of the financial institutions in Thailand

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Prapawadee Na Ranong; Wariya Phuenngam; [2009]
   Keywords : Risk management; Critical success factors; Commitment and support from top management; Communication; Culture; Information technology IT ; Organization structure; Training and Trust.;

   Abstract : Risk management has become an important topic for financial institutes, especially since the business sector of financial services is related to conditions of uncertainty. The turmoil of the financial industry emphasizes the importance of effective risk management procedures. READ MORE

4. 33. Solvency II - A compliance burden or an opportunity for the Swedish non-life insurance industry?

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Jesper Altrén; Mattias Lyth; [2007]
   Keywords : solvency; insurance; regulation; basel;

   Abstract : Insurance companies and banks are of great importance to the economy, which is why their stability must be ensured. In order to prevent bankruptcies in the financial sector, these companies are subject to strict regulations, which set standards for risk management and the amount of reserve capital required. READ MORE

5. 34. Semi-quantitative valuation of risk treatment - A model for premium distribution based on fire loss prevention

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

   Author : Therés Möller; [2007]
   Keywords : Fire Loss Prevention; Loss Prevention; Loss Prevention Point LPP model; Multiple Attribute Deci- sion Making MADM method; Pre-risk option; Premium distribution; Post-risk option; Risk Man- agement; Risk Treatment; Simple Additive Weighting SAW method; Treat Risk; Valuation criteria; Valuation factor.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The objective of this master’s thesis has been to develop a model for valuation and comparison be- tween SCA plants with reference to fire loss prevention work. The aim of this report has been ful- filled by analysing results from literature studies, interviews and questionnaires answered by per- sons experienced within fire loss prevention work and paper industry. READ MORE

6. 35. The right to health and right to intellectual property in the EU. Analysis of the internal and external policies.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Beata Faracik; [2002]
   Keywords : Human Rights Law and Intellectual Property Rights; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : It is very common nowadays to speak of an ''information society'' in which control of information or information based knowledge has replaced control over matter as an ultimate source of economic power. The intellectual creations protected through patents, trade marks, copyrights etc constitute often a huge part of the companies' intangible assets. READ MORE