Prior research provides theoretical insight on factors likely to impact the decision to mitigate such as the degree of risk aversion, the cost of market insurance, and the cost of self insurance. We provide empirical evidence related to several hypotheses from the self insurance literature on...

Over the past decade, much attention has been given to the topics of corporate governance and corporate risk management. One increasingly important insurance product associated with each of these issues is directors' and officers' (D&O) liability insurance. Given the interconnectedness that...

Evidence from the property-casualty insurance industry suggests that some insurers tend to settle claims quickly and out of court, while others vigorously defend all claims. While we expect this tendency to vary across lines due to the differential exposures to liability claims, we propose that...

Many companies face the risk of a data breach exposing stored personal information of customers and employees. The frequency of such incidents has been increasing over time and can result in significant costs for the affected firm. This paper examines the stock market's assessment of the cost of...

Evidence from the property-casualty insurance industry suggests that some insurers tend to settle quickly and out of court, while others vigorously defend all claims. A 1999 change in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reporting standards now requires that U.S. insurers submit...