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2001 rugsėjo 11 išpuolio paminėjimas   2006.09.12 (1)

Prieš penkerius metus 2001 rugsėjo 11 teroristinis aktas New York, Washington, ir Pennsilvania miestuose atnešė ne tik žmonių aukų, tačiau ir ekonominių pakitimų – Milken Institutas (JAV) apskaičiavo, kad ekonominės išlaidos, susijusios su šiuo įvykių siekė 200 mlrd. dolerių, o išpuolis New York mieste viršijo 90 mlrd. dolerių. Šios atakos parodė, kad didžiulę rolę žmonių finansiniam saugumui turi draudimas. »»»

Terrorism Risk and Insurance   2006.06.14

In addition to the risk of natural disasters, the insurance industry faces the threat of terrorist attacks. Losses stemming from the destruction of the World Trade Center and other buildings by terrorists on September 11, 2001 totaled about $32.5 billion, including commercial liability and group life insurance claims—not adjusted for inflation—or $35.9 billion in 2005 dollars. About two thirds of these losses were paid for by reinsurers, companies that provide insurance for insurers. »»»

The Challenge of Communicating Flood Risk   2006.05.29

This PowerPoint presentation by Insurance Information Institute chief economist Robert Hartwig, delivered at the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Conference, focuses on the major challenges and opportunities on the issue of flood risk communication. The presentation provides an historical overview of the intensity of media ... »»»

Is Your Home Properly Insured? Know the Three Most Important Questions to Ask Your Insurer   2006.05.22

NEW YORK, May 8, 2006—For many people, their home is their greatest asset. Yet studies show that 59 percent of today’s homes are underinsured by an average of 22 percent.* To protect their investment this hurricane season, homeowners should update their insurance regularly to include improvements, major purchases and increased rebuilding costs, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). »»»

"The little book of life"   2006.05.17

Tennessee Brokerage is pleased to offer the ultimate free client sales ebook that explains life insurance in plain, easy to understand language. »»»

Older Drivers in USA   2006.05.16

Older drivers have higher rates of fatal crashes, based on miles driven, than any other group except very young drivers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The high death rate is due in large part to their frailty. They are less likely to survive an injury than a younger person. By 2030, people age 65 and older are expected to represent 25 percent of the driving population and 25 percent of fatal crash involvements. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 19.8 million, or 10 percent, of licensed drivers were age 70 and older in the United States in 2003 (latest data available). »»»

Teen Drivers in USA   2006.05.16

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year olds. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 3,620 drivers in this group died in car crashes in 2004, accounting for 14 percent of all the drivers involved in fatal crashes and 18 percent of all the drivers involved in police-reported crashes. Twenty-four percent of the teen drivers killed were intoxicated. In 2002 (latest data available) the estimated economic cost of police-reported crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 years old was $40.8 billion, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). »»»

The Way West   2006.05.11

Lithuania has been a memeber of the European Union since May, 2004. Over the fifteen years of its post-Soviet existence, the Lithuanian insurance industry has shown three main tendencies. First, entrance into the EU brought changes in legal regulations; second, the number of companies in the market, after an initial sharp rise, is gradually declining, and finally, the market's development and growth prospects are, even now, highly dependet on Brussels' direction. »»»