Insurance and reinsurance Research Papers (original) (raw)

2025

Corporate insolvency law reform in the mid 80's in the United Kingdom and the early 90's in Canada and Australia resulted in the introduction of new statutory regimes directed specifically towards facilitating the rescue of financially troubled companies or parts of their businesses. The Administration Order Procedure and Company Voluntary Arrangements in the U.K., Business Proposals in Canada and Company Voluntary Arrangements in Australia joined the ranks of Receivership under a Floating Charge, and the little used Statutory Compositions and Schemes of Arrangement. Thus, today it is usual to attempt to rescue or rehabilitate a company prior to subjecting it to a terminal insolvency regime. Since the procedures, in particular the new, seek common goals there is a great degree of similarity amongst them. This thesis begins by tracing the history of the law of corporate rescues and how the various aspects of a rescue developed from the mid nineteenth Century to the present day. It identifies several common aspects of a corporate rescue. Every aspect is conmion to at least two regimes. It then examines, in detail, the manner in which each aspect is dealt with under each procedure. This detailed analysis discloses important differences which, it is submitted, affect the relative success or failure of the procedures. It is examined whether or not each rescue regime addresses every aspect of a rescue efficiently and whether any procedure could benefit from the experiences of the others. In conclusion it is determined whether, in the light of available empirical evidence on the use these rescue procedures in Australia, Canada and England, each regime eventually achieves or has the potential to achieve the objective of a corporate rescue. For the meaning of "composition" see infra.

2025, Journal of Business Strategies and Policies, 1(1), 84-101

This research explored the impact of reinsurance on the profitability of life insurance firm's in Nigeria. Most of the existing studies focused on how reinsurance impact the profit after tax of non-life insurers, hence the study set to establish the dimension of relationship that exist between the reinsurance and the profitability of life insurers. The ex-post facto research design was used, using cross-sectional data from eight life insurers that met the selection criteria from 2011-2021. Data were analysed with panel regression using the fixed effect and random effect regressions on e-views 12. Hausman and Chow tests were carried out to select the best-fit model for the data. The outcome of the analysis showed that the reinsurance premium ceded has an insignificant impact on the profit after tax of life insurance businesses in Nigeria. This provides evidence that the profitability of life insurers in Nigeria is determined by factors other than the reinsurance cession. This could be because life insurers retain more than they cede to reinsurers. The study thereafter recommended that life insurers should nonetheless cede more to reinsurance as a way of diversifying their risk portfolio and increasing protection against catastrophic losses that could exceed their retention.

2025, International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management

Fraudulent claims pose a significant threat to the financial stability of the reinsurance industry, necessitating more proactive and intelligent detection mechanisms. This paper explores the application of predictive analytics to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities in reinsurance claims. By leveraging machine learning models, historical claims data, and anomaly detection techniques, predictive analytics can uncover subtle patterns and indicators of potential fraud that traditional methods often miss. The study demonstrates how predictive models enable early identification of high-risk claims, allowing for timely intervention and improved decision-making. The implementation of predictive analytics significantly enhances the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of fraud detection processes. Results highlight a reduction in false positives, faster claims assessment, and minimized financial losses. This research provides a comprehensive framework for integrating predictive analytics into reinsurance fraud detection, offering a data-driven approach to safeguarding assets and maintaining operational integrity.

2025

One of the most significant technological breakthroughs for offshore wind farming is the development of floating wind turbines. Learn more in Offshore Wind Farm training courses by Tonex.

2025, Blogue ATS

O incêndio de Pedrógão Grande, ocorrido em junho de 2017, foi um dos mais
devastadores da história recente de Portugal, resultando na morte de 66 pessoas e
na destruição de milhares de hectares de floresta. A tragédia capturou a atenção
dos media portugueses durante duas semanas, com uma cobertura intensa que
acompanhou o desenvolvimento da crise, os esforços de combate ao fogo e as
consequências humanas e materiais. No entanto, um aspeto crucial ficou à margem
do debate mediático: as causas estruturais dos incêndios florestais, como as
alterações climáticas (AC) e a desertificação do interior rural português.

2025

Safety is a top priority in any environment, particularly in spaces with high foot traffic or where there is a risk of accidental collisions. Crash rails serve as an essential safety feature in these areas, protecting both people and structures from impact damage. Commonly found in commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, and warehouses, crash rails are an effective and costefficient way to minimize damage from accidents. In this article, we will explore what crash rails are, their benefits, installation methods, and how they can enhance safety in various environments. What Are Crash Rails? Crash Rail are protective barriers typically made from durable materials such as stainless steel, rubber, or plastic. They are installed at strategic points along walls, corridors, or doorways to prevent damage from impacts caused by carts, equipment, or even people. Crash rails are designed to absorb impact and distribute force, reducing the risk of injury and protecting the structural integrity of the building. They are widely used in high-traffic areas, particularly where vehicles, wheelchairs, trolleys, or other mobile equipment are commonly used. Benefits of Installing Crash Rails 1. Protection of Walls: In environments like hospitals, warehouses, and schools, walls can take a beating from carts, wheelchairs, or heavy equipment. Crash rails provide a barrier that helps protect the walls from dents, scratches, and other forms of damage, maintaining the overall aesthetic and structural integrity of the space.

2025, Medialaws

Nell’ambito del settore finanziario, l’intelligenza artificiale può essere impiegata per varie finalità, molte delle quali caratterizzate da grandi potenzialità; al contempo, l’utilizzo di tali strumenti pone rilevanti sfide. Il contributo intende, in primo luogo, indagare se la regolazione e supervisione finanziaria - nel fronteggiare le insidie poste dalle applicazioni dell’intelligenza artificiale - siano tenute a conformarsi al principio di neutralità tecnologica. In secondo luogo, alla luce del regolamento (UE) 2024/1689 (AI Act) e all’evoluzione dei servizi, viene valutato quale sia l’approccio ottimale per garantire una piena tutela dell’investitore nei confronti dei roboavisors, anche nell’ambito di ambienti immersivi caratterizzati da interazioni phygital. , infine, analizzato il caso d’uso dei virtual worlds per dimostrare l’esigenza di regolare e supervisionare le applicazioni dell’AI in ambito finanziario adottando un approccio tech specific

2025

Em decorrência das transformações internacionais e abertura da economia, algumas cidades têm ampliado suas funções no que toca ao fluxo de capitais, de mercadorias e de pessoas, assim, caracterizando-se como centros produtores de serviços avançados e cidades globais. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste artigo é identificar se a cidade de São Paulo enquadra-se como centro financeiro internacional e quais os possíveis impactos dessa condição nas relações de trabalho no setor bancário. Para tal fim, realizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória e bibliográfica nas bases de dados acadêmicas sobre o tema das cidades globais e sobre o atual papel da cidade de São Paulo no atual cenário econômico e financeiro mundial. Entre os principais achados verificou-se que, além do crescente fluxo de capitais e uma crescente interconectividade com outros centros mundiais, a cidade de São Paulo concentra em seu entorno uma gama de serviços avançados especializados que exige capital humano altamente qualificado e alta tecnologia de comunicação e transmissão de dados. No entanto, também, ressaltam-se a flexibilização, a precarização das relações de trabalho, em especial no setor bancário, e a crescente terceirização em favor de uma maior produtividade. Tais aspectos levantam a reflexão sobre as atuais formas de mobilização trabalhista e os desafios a advir diante dessa nova ordem econômica.

2025

If a HV power cable is installed in a tunnel, many aspects are different compared with the classical ways of cable installation. In case of a multi-purpose tunnel an analysis has to be performed to specify the different mutual influences under normal operating and under failure conditions. The influences dealt with in this paper are the thermal aspects, magnetic fields, induced voltages in nearby infrastructures, failure risks and the procedures for inspection, maintenance, alarm detection et cetera. These aspects will be discussed based on recent practical experience and it will be demonstrated that power cables can be effectively installed in multi-purpose tunnels.

2025, Journal of the Neurological Sciences

In recent years, several major fires occurred in high-rise buildings involving rapid fire spread upon the exterior walls and facades, and caused severe damage and loss. The extensive use of combustible insulation materials without proper fire protections and barriers were believed to contribute to the uncontrollable fire spread in the high-rise buildings. This paper reviews the current code and standard environment regulating the fire safety of exterior wall claddings in China. Three high-rise building fire cases involving rapid exterior wall fire spread are also discussed by analyzing the fire causes, propagation mechanisms and problems. The recent research progress and regulation development on the fire protection of exterior wall claddings are also presented. It was suggested that limiting the combustibility of insulation materials used in the exterior wall cladding associated with building heights, as well as proper fire protections and barriers would provide acceptable fire safety performance of exterior wall claddings in high-rise buildings.

2024

Performance levels and acceptance criteria for wind hazards 29 Performance levels and acceptance criteria for buildings subject to coastal inundation Measurement of windstorm resilience and benefits of performance-based design 30 Sound engineering basis for flood resistant design that is not based on flood insurance requirements Analysis procedures for nonlinear system behavior used in performance-based design Cyber-based tools to support performance-based design Legend: Highest priority R&D topic; High priority R&D topic; Medium priority R&D topic GCR 14-973-13 1: Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 1 As defined by NIST, the term measurement science includes "the development of performance metrics, measurement methods, predictive tools, and protocols as well as reference materials, data, and artifacts; the conduct of inter-comparison studies and calibrations; the evaluation and/or assessment of technologies, systems, and practices; and, the development and/or dissemination of technical guidelines and basis for standards, codes, and practices-in many instances via test beds, consortia, and/or other partnerships with the private sector." 2 Fatality and property loss figures developed from data published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, 2013a) GCR 14-973-13 4: Recommended Research and Development Topics 4-1 Chapter 4 Recommended Research and Development Topics 4.1

2024

Coast Guard regulations governing the design and installation of total flooding carbon dioxide fire suppression systems for shipboard machinery spaces are compared to the equivalent standards promulgated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Differences among the standards that can affect the reliability of a carbon dioxide system involve: (1) the quantity of carbon dioxide required for a machinery space installation; (2) manual versus automatic system actuation; (3) requirements for closure of ventilation systems, doors, vents, duct dampers, etc., and (4) required carbon dioxide discharge rates and piping design guidelines to achieve the required discharge rates. A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) has been conducted for a prototypical modern high pressure carbon dioxide system for a large cruise ship. The FMEA has identified seven system components with failure modes that could affect the ability of the system...

2024, Давай с тобой поговорим

Посмотрели – и поняли, что и мои, и Катины, и коллег статьи делятся на несколько крупных кусков: - когда все хорошо в бизнесе - собственно страховые и перестраховочные материалы по видам операций, - как все это работает: структура... more

2024, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education

Fire hazards occurring at power transformers and interconnecting transformer installation are the matter of serious concern. Different types of Transformers are used in power system. Commonly used power transformer is oil filled power transformer. In the oil filled power transformer oil act both as insulating and cooling media. During an internal fault resulting in an arc will cause fire. Fire hazards lead into serious consequences such as fatal or non-fatal accidents and loss of valuable assets. One power transformer costs to 4 Crores approximately. Moreover such types of incidents may cause fatal accidents to human beings or stray animals. The Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention System (NIFPS) is an effective technique for quenching the fire. In the event of fire hazards, the system actuates and abolishes fire quickly.

2024, JOURNAL OF FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Many hazard identification and risk management techniques are used in chemical process industries (like HAZOP, QRA, PHA) at the design stage and in operational plants to ensure smooth and safe run of all l plant operations and activities.. The implementation of these techniques is robust, yet accidents happen in chemical process industry. The investigation of such accidents has shown that the active measures for prevention are inadequate and are often poorly designed. The purpose of this manuscript is to study a gas processing facility and identify the needs for such active measures which will act as first line of intervention to fire incidents, that will help in avoiding the escalation of small incident towards a catastrophic event.

2024, JOURNAL OF FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

2024, A comunicação social e as variações do tempo ao longo dos tempos

Por variações do tempo entendem-se, aqui, as alterações das condições meteorológicas nas diversas regiões ao longo do tempo. Costuma falar-se em mudanças de estado do tempo. Os diversos tipos de precipitação (chuva, neve, granizo, etc.,), a temperatura do ar e a pressão atmosférica a várias altitudes, a velocidade do vento, o grau de humidade e a nebulosidade, podem ser avaliados qualitativa e quantitativamente constituindo-se como parâmetros meteorológicos fundamentais. Estes são, por sua vez, função complexa da rotação da Terra, da inclinação do seu eixo em relação à órbita, do ponto ocupado na sua translação em torno do Sol e da intensidade e tipo das radiações solares que chegam ao planeta que habitamos. A temperatura a diversas profundidades, bem como o tipo de velocidade das correntes experimentadas nas grandes massas de água existentes nos mares e oceanos, estão correlacionadas com as condições atmosféricas porque, entre outros aspetos, contribuem para a evapotranspiração e, assim, para o grau de humidade do ar atmosférico. Sabe-se que a evolução das condições meteorológicas constitui um bom exemplo de sistema caótico existente na natureza, o que determina que as previsões, têm, apesar da evolução técnico-científica que se traduz em métodos empíricos e numéricos sofisticados, um horizonte temporal limitado1. A propósito das mudanças de estado do tempo sentidas em várias regiões do planeta, não apenas daquelas associadas às estações do ano, vem-se falando cada vez mais em clima nos últimos anos, e, particularmente, em alterações climáticas. Ou seja, aponta

2024

This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. The United States Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trade or manufacturers' names appear herein solely because they are considered essential to the object of this report. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Coast Guard Research & Development Center. This report does not constitute a standard, specflcat re on.

2024

O artigo aborda o tema das perdas de património cultural resultante de eventos catastróficos, com enfâse particular para os sismos e os incêndios. São abordados os aspectos considerados fundamentais ao nível da inventariação e da gestão da informação recolhida acerca do património em análise, identificando detalhes de carácter prático para a implementação de indicadores de risco/vulnerabilidade que possam contribuir para a definição de mapas de risco.

2024, IAEME PUBLICATION

In today's global economy, protecting trademarks within the international legal framework has become increasingly significant. The territoriality doctrine, a principle in public international law, empowers sovereign states to have sole jurisdiction and authority over individuals and legal entities operating within their geographic boundaries. This paper explores the functioning of trademark protection across various countries, with a particular emphasis on two key principles: transborder reputation and its evolving jurisprudence. The concept of transborder reputation is analyzed in detail, underscoring its importance compared to the traditionally territorial nature of trademark regimes under intellectual property rights. The paper also discusses several judicially developed safeguards that form the basis of transborder reputation protection, including criteria for establishing a trademark's reputation beyond its country of origin and the evidentiary requirements to prove such reputation. Challenges faced by multinational corporations in protecting their trademarks internationally are highlighted, focusing on the balance between territorial principles and global brand recognition. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing international cooperation and strengthening legal frameworks to support the enforcement of trademark rights globally.

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2024

In industrial settings where hazardous materials are handled, ensuring safety is paramount. One crucial component in safeguarding these environments is the explosion relief vent. These devices play a significant role in preventing catastrophic damage by mitigating the impact of explosions. In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of explosion relief vents, how they work, their applications, and the benefits they provide.

2024

Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development is a project of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The project was made possible by the support of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). IIED is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Reg. No. 2188452. VAT Reg. No. GB 440 4948 50. Registered Charity No. 800066 Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development

2024

In this day and age of IoT, big data, remote monitoring and all-encompassing reporting applications, oftentimes using arbitrarily-set alert thresholds, we live in a paradox. Indeed, tailings dams' mitigation efforts risk paralysis by analysis because management may be misled by data "indigestion" and other biases (Woodhouse 2018). This may result in mitigative investments misplacement and, very unfortunately, in an illusion of safety. This paper shows what ICMM's GISTM (GISTM 2020) aims to solve and how the process could be enhanced. Indeed, the terms of reference for the Global Tailings Review asked for a global and transparent consequence-based TSF classification which would include the expected number of fatalities, extent of environmental damage, infrastructure etc. Let's also note that the

2024, SSRG International Journal of Recent Engineering Science

LiB's have become the preferred energy storage solution for Powering EV's due to their high energy density and long lifecycle. However, these batteries also pose certain risks, such as thermal runway fire and explosion incidents, if not properly managed, resulting in the release of flammable gases that pose fire and explosion hazards for the compartment housing the cells. The LiB's has raised concerns about their safety and management throughout the lifecycle from their encompassing manufacturing, maintenance, and disposal. In this research, develop an effective Plan to ensure the safe operation and optimal performance of LiB's in EV's throughout their lifecycle at every stage. The environmental impacts of LiB's that characterize as the key to sustainable EV deployment, which enables a resource-efficient and economically feasible recycling system for LiB's and makes planning for future recovery more challenging, as also Review and analysis of the recent LiB's incidents. The findings of this paper offer valuable insights for stakeholders involved in the production and implementation of LiB's in EV's to contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of critical components in sustainable transportation. Ultimately, it is concluded that adequate training for users and emergency responders and establishing protocols for safe handling and disposal.

2024, Battery Room Ventilation and Safety

Battery Room Ventilation and Safety

2024

This edition of our insurance law series discusses the analysis of insurance contracts. Insurance is a special kind of contract. The document which embodies the insurance contract is known as the policy. This chapter reviews the component... more

2024, Intellectual Property Quarterly

Opposition under s.60(1) succeeded in PYROGEN but failed in BRUTT Trade Marks, BL O/372/06, Appointed Person (Mr Richard Arnold QC), because no Convention country was specified. 5 [1989] OJ L40/1. 6 [2008] OJ L299/25. 7 Under art.4(4)(g) of the Directive, Member States had the option of a discrete relative ground of refusal based on the fact that the mark applied for is confusingly similar to a mark used "abroad", where the application is made in bad faith. This has not been implemented in the UK. In DAAWAT Trade Mark [2003] R.P.C. 11, Geoffrey Hobbs QC sitting as the Appointed Person stated that art.4(4)(g) is addressed to the issue of foreign confusion, and that its non-implementation in the UK had no bearing on the interpretation of bad faith under s.3(6) TMA 1994. 8 See INTA, Bad Faith Provisions in the EU and in the EU Candidate Countries (2002), passim. The unevenness of the reception of European law into national law is considered in D.

2024

This edition of our insurance law series discusses reinsurance. For the purposes of regulation and supervision, insurers and reinsurers are classified together but definitely, reinsurers perform distinct roles in the insurance value... more

2024, Economic Affairs

In January 2014, the European Union will introduce a new piece of insurance regulation, Solvency II. Its implementation will represent the latest pinnacle in the prescriptive approach adopted by EU regulators towards the insurance industry in their efforts to reduce risk and increase policyholder protection. It is also likely to become, in due course, the latest case study in the law of unintended consequences.

2024, Marx e o Marxismo

Seis meses depois do mais recente número de Marx e o Marxismo, novamente a questão climática precisa ocupar nosso editorial. A catástrofe que assolou o Rio Grande do Sul em maio é uma confluência de três fatores principais.

2024

Warehouses and storages, data centers, server rooms, museums and heritage buildings, bank vaults, automatic parking systems are frequently mentioned applications of Oxygen Reduction Systems (ORSs) for fire prevention. These systems represent a relevant fire prevention technology and seem to be a recent application able to achieve fire safety objectives. ORSs keep the indoor oxygen concentration in a protected volume permanently below the ignition threshold to inhibit any combustion process of the different stored or present materials and substances. However, multidisciplinary analyses reveal a lack of consensus about technology advantages and some critical issues (e.g. Oxygen Deficiency Hazard). To the best of our knowledge, one of the main gaps about ORSs regards the absence of a complete assessment of all the criteria and elements that a decision-maker should consider for choosing this fire protection technology, also in comparison to others currently available. For this reason, t...

2024

Kriza izazvana pandemijom COVID-19 ima devastirajući uticaj na turistički, a pre svega hotelski sektor širom sveta. Otežavajući faktor je i činjenica da kriza još uvek nije završena i, uprkos vrlo aktivnim merama zaštite i vakcinacije, niko sa sigurnošću ne može da proceni do kada će trajati. Predmet ovog poglavlja je uticaj pandemije COVID-19 na hotelsku industriju, kroz analizu percepcija menadžmenta hotela u četiri osnovne dimenzije – posledice po poslovanje hotela (zauzetost, cene smeštajnih jedinica i ukupan prihod), očekivano vreme oporavka tražnje, mere koje su hoteli sprovodili tokom prve godine krize i mere koje su smatrali adekvatnom podrškom od strane države. Ambicija autora je da kroz uvid u konkretne stavove menadžmenta u globalnim uslovima, na primeru Kine, Indonezije, Singapura, Tajlanda, Filipina, Indije, zemalja Beneluksa, Italije, Hrvatske, Mađarske, Australije, Ukrajine i Slovačke, kao i Srbije zaključe da ne postoje značajna odstupanja u politici i načinu vođenja...

2024, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering

The North Sea is becoming increasingly attractive to wind energy developers and investors, with 38 wind farms belonging to five different countries and representing over €35 billion of assets. Concerns about offshore wind turbines being damaged by extreme windstorms pose a challenge to insurers, investors and regulators. Catastrophe modeling can adequately quantify the risk. In this study, a Monte Carlo simulation approach is used to assess the number of turbines that buckle using maximum wind speeds reaching each wind farm. Damage assessment is undertaken for each wind farm using a log-logistic damage function and a left-truncated Weibull distribution. The risk to offshore wind power in the North Sea is calculated using an exceedance probability (EP) curve for the portfolio of wind farms. The European Union Solvency II directive requires insurance companies to hold sufficient capital to guard against insolvency. The solvency capital requirement (SCR) is based on a value-at-risk measure calibrated to a 99.5% confidence level over a 1-year time horizon. The SCR is estimated at €0.049 billion in the case of yawing turbines. Simulations are repeated for different climate change scenarios. If wind speeds grow by 5% and the frequency of storms increases by 40%, the SCR is seen to rise substantially to €0.264 billion. Relative to the total value of assets, the SCR is 0.14% compared with 0.08% for European property, confirming that these wind farm assets represent a relatively high risk. Furthermore, climate change could increase the relative SCR to levels as high as 0.75%. KEYWORDS catastrophe modeling, North Sea wind farms, offshore wind power, risk analysis 1 INTRODUCTION Since the installation of the first offshore wind farm in Denmark in 1991, this source of renewable energy has grown dramatically, and as of the end of 2017, this equaled 18 814 MW globally, with 84% (15 780 MW) of all offshore wind installations located off the coast of 10 European countries. 1 Higher wind speeds are usually available offshore, and NIMBY opposition to construction is weaker. 2 The cost 3 of offshore wind power has been decreasing steadily as a result of large projects, competitive tender systems, and favorable site conditions, recently falling to €54.5/MWh. UK offshore wind power capacity 4 is currently 5.4 GW and expected to double by 2020 with £11.5bn of investment over the next 4 years. In December 1999, three successive windstorms (Anatol, Lothar, and Martin) struck Europe leaving a trail of damage approximated at over €10 billion (in 2012 Euros), causing over 150 fatalities, and leaving millions of households without electricity in more than 13 countries. 5,6 Extratropical cyclones such as these with very strong winds or violent gusts reaching the North Sea have an "impact on wave height, wave load, and the active shifting seabed in the form of scour and migrating sand waves" in the sea. 7 Either one of these consequent effects or a combination of them can lead to significant structural damage of installed offshore wind turbine assets. The North Sea is susceptible to a number

2024

Environmental degradation has been gaining greater visibility in recent decades, so that the companies have to position themselves as the conservation and environmental recovery. The damage caused by pollution to the environment may represent losses that may jeopardize the economic and financial balance of companies, given the costs of compensation and recovery of the affected environment, considered the importance of liability conferred by law in such cases. On the other hand, the increased awareness of society on environmental issues may favor the demand of insurance for environmental risks. The aim of this paper is to investigate the marketing applicability of environmental risk insurance, considering the range of coverage related to risks of environmental pollution and environmental management practices of Brazilian companies in order to identify the participation of environmental insurance branch in operations insurance industry.

2024, XIX Encontro da Rede de Estudos Ambientais de Países de Língua Portuguesa - REALP: Desenvolvimento e Sustentabilidade Frente às Mudanças Climáticas Globais

Vivemos numa sociedade em que os cidadãos enfrentam uma multiplicidade de riscos, de diversas naturezas e níveis de complexidade, e na qual a elevada ocorrência de acidentes afeta a estrutura social das comunidades, a saúde humana e o ambiente natural e edificado. Há uma crescente consciencialização da necessidade de dar resposta a estas situações.O principal desafio da investigação é o de verificar se a prática de exercícios à escala real, envolvendo autoridades, decisores, academia e as pessoas, permite uma melhor preparação para as ações individuais e coletivas de prevenção e atuação face à ocorrência de um desastre.A metodologia aplicada baseou-se na análise de estudos de caso, com observação e participação de quatro exercícios LIVEX, simulacros realizados à escala real, entre 2012 e 2015, numa comunidade portuguesa, localizada em território de risco. Os exercícios referiram-se a um cenário de risco tecnológico (acidente industrial) e três cenários de risco natural (sismo).A análise de resultados do estudo,permitiu testar a participação das populações, a utilização de equipamentos,e as relações institucionais de resposta à emergência (nomeadamente as comunicações).Possibilitou ainda inferir que a forma mais eficiente de aprender é pela experiência, no individual ou no coletivo. As conclusões permitem afirmar que a prática de realização de exercícios LIVEX contribuem para a construção de conhecimento, geração de confiança nas instituições e profissionais, na comunicação de ciência, levando ao empoderando das pessoas para tomarem as decisões mais acertadas em face de situações limite em que a sua vida e dos seus familiares se pode encontrar em perigo. Setúbal, pela prática continuada de modelos de participação ativa em exercícios à escala real, pode vir a constituir uma comunidade de prática, um exemplo tipo a ser replicado por outras comunidades.".

2024, PhD Dissertation, Harvard University

This chapter describes and analyzes the complexities of the production process and work process in the CSN's integrated steel mill. It illustrates that there are at least three distinct approaches to analyzing the division of labor. One is to emphasize the technical complexity of the equipment, the number of workers, and the broad spectrum of skills required in the making of steel. Figures can capture that complexity: the number, cost, and technical specifications of the machinery, the count of workers of a particular occupation, skill, and experience, and the quantity and cost of the products. 1 Then there is the actual production process, the sequence of chemical and physical transformations of raw materials into the final product. To capture its complexity requires a detailed description of the work process that breaks it down into tasks performed by individual workers. This sequential description of transformations highlights the diachronic division of labor among workers in the same department and between departments. Finally, there is also a synchronic division of labor. All departments in the mill-production, maintenance, and support-operated simultaneously and continuously supplied other departments with products and services that were not part of the main flow of the production of steel. The water treatment plant supplied water to the coke plant to spray the red-hot coke; the generating station supplied electricity to the rolling mills to power its engines; slag from the open-hearth furnaces went into the blast furnace loads; and the

2024

The objective of this project is the development of a new ironmaking technology based on hydrogen and fine iron oxide concentrates in a suspension reduction process. The ultimate objective of the new technology is to replace the blast furnace and other carbonbased ironmaking processes and the elimination or drastic reduction of the generation of CO2 by the steel industry. The goals of this phase of the technology development focused on: DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY Reports are available free via the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Information Bridge: Website: http://www.osti.gov/bridge Reports are available to DOE employees, DOE contractors, Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDE) representatives, and Informational Nuclear Information System (INIS) representatives from the following source:

2024, Journal of Global Economics, Management and Business Research

The Insurance companies always stand as the backbone of most developed economy, in which reinsurance companies serve as insurance companies' bedrock. This study investigated the evaluation of reinsurance mechanisms on listed Nigerian insurance companies' performance and sustainability. The population of the study is to cover all listed insurance firms in Nigeria and a five-insurance company is randomly selected as sample size for seven years (2012-2018) in Nigeria. Multiple regression analysis is adopted to analyze the data. The study findings established the statistically insignificant relationship between return on assets (ROAs) and net retention ratio (NRR), net claim ratio (NCR), the net commission ratio (NCoR), the ceded reinsurance ratio (CRR) respectively because the p-value (0.481) in the ANOVA table is greater than 0.05, the study therefore, suggested the acceptance of null hypotheses. It is therefore concluded that the reinsurance mechanisms do not have effect on listed insurance companies' performance and sustainability in Nigeria.