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Claims made versus current professional liability.
Dental Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1987
Summary
Insurance carriers are increasing professional liability insurance prices. This follows a historical pattern where premium cuts during high interest rates led to investment shortfalls when rates later declined.
Area of Science:
- Insurance industry analysis
- Financial risk management
Background:
- Insurance carriers are adjusting portfolios towards more profitable sectors.
- Historical pricing strategies in the insurance market are being re-evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of market shifts on insurance pricing.
- To understand the relationship between interest rates and insurance premium strategies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of insurance market trends.
- Review of historical premium pricing and investment return data.
Main Results:
- Professional liability insurance faces significant price hikes.
- Past premium reductions during high interest rates caused investment shortfalls when rates dropped.
Conclusions:
- Market volatility and interest rate fluctuations significantly influence insurance pricing strategies.
- Carriers are repositioning to mitigate financial risks associated with investment income variability.