Essays about: "structure of insurance company"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words structure of insurance company.
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1. Navigating the Volatility Adjustment in Solvency II : Portfolio Optimization for Balance Sheet Stability
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : This thesis investigates volatility adjustment from the Solvency II regulation and portfolio allocation methods for pension- and life insurance companies aiming to maintain a stable balance sheet. The volatility adjustment is a component added to the risk-free rate for discounting the present value of future liabilities, and it is calculated monthly based on the spread levels in the fixed-income market. READ MORE
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2. The New Trade Union Model: A Strategic Action Field Approach to the Trade Union Organization of Umbrella Company Workers in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis analyses a new trade union model for umbrella company workers and the changes in the field of trade unions in Sweden. By conceptualizing trade unions as collective actors within strategic action fields I describe and explain how a small independent trade union and challenger in the field, Säljarnas Riksförbund, has managed to construct a new trade union model for umbrella company workers that differs from the traditional model used by the incumbent Unionen, the largest trade union in Sweden. READ MORE
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3. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE
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4. Automated Extraction of Data from Insurance Websites
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Websites have become a critical source of information for many organizations in today's digital era. However, extracting and organizing semi-structured data from web pages from multiple websites poses challenges. This is especially true when a high level of automation is desired while maintaining generality. READ MORE
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5. Getting tired of working from home? : A case study of management practices to motivate employees in a virtual environment
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : The use of virtual teams has increased during recent years due to technological development, and the current Covid-19 pandemic has driven the pace of this growing phenomenon to the next level. This study has looked in-depth at a single company within the Swedish insurance industry, how managerial practices differ between a virtual environment and a co-located environment regarding motivating employees. READ MORE
