Introduction
Risk and insurance are notions that are closely connected, and risks should be discussed in the context of the expected insurance that differs depending on the type of risk. These aspects need to be discussed in detail with the focus on insurance companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the term ‘risk’ and associated insurances, focus on the concepts of the ‘third party administrator’ and ‘reinsurance,’ and report on the financial results of the major insurance companies operating in the UAE and GCC countries.
Risk and Mitigation with the Help of Insurance
A risk can be defined as a threat of negative circumstances for a person or business. In the context of personal life, risks are associated with the probability of injuries or traumas. In the context of business, risks are associated with the probability of financial or material loss for the company. Insurance is the provided financial protection that is aimed at mitigating risks and actual results of negative events with the focus on the financial compensation (Cummins & Santomero, 2012; Zietsch & Von Harpke, 2014). Thus, health risks are usually mitigated being covered by health insurance, and business risks can be addressed by a range of corporate insurance types.
Third-Party Administrators
The Third Party Administrator (TPA) is an organization that addresses the insurance claims and cooperates with insurance companies in order to administer the insurance cases effectively (Wollan & Brook, 2015). Thus, the TPA has a range of administrative responsibilities in order to guarantee that risk management is conducted appropriately, and insurance companies cover their obligations in a proper manner (Clarke, 2013). In the UAE, the functions of TPAs are performed by Next Care, NAS network companies (NAS Administration Services Ltd.), MSH International LLC, FMC Network UAE Management Consultancy, Inayah TPA LLC, and WapMed TPA Services LLC among others.
Risks Associated with Providing Passenger Boats Renting Services
There are many risks that are associated with providing boat services. The risks to the life of passengers are most typical, and the main way to mitigate them is to refer to the boat or airboat insurance provided by insurance companies in the context of additional programs. This type of insurance covers such risks as accidents, threats to life, and damages related to the property (Gorge, 2015). The health risks and accidents are also covered by third party liability insurance for passengers that guarantee the provision of financial assistance in cases of accidents that are not caused by the malfunctioning of the boat.
There are also risks associated with fishing and violation of safety rules (Borch, Sandmo, & Aase, 2014). These risks are not covered by insurance provided by the organization, but they are under consideration by the programs providing life and health insurance. If the fishing risks are not associated with the passengers’ violation of norms, such cases are covered by the specific fishing insurance provided by the organization.
Reinsurance and Selection of the Insurance Company
Reinsurance is a specific type of insurance acquired by an insurance company from any other company in order to resolve all possible problems associated with addressing the clients’ claims. Thus, using the reinsurance procedure, insurance companies share their obligations with other companies while reducing the risk of the finical loss (Cummins & Derrig, 2012). It is appropriate to choose those insurance companies that use reinsurance practice with the focus on the assistance of reputable and reliable companies with high financial and insurance rating.
Insurance Companies in the UAE and GCC Countries: Financial Information
Table 1. Financial Information for Insurance Companies and TPAs.
Table 2. Financial Information for Insurance Companies.
Conclusion: The Best Insurance Companies
While referring to the results of the analysis of financial statements for several insurance companies popular in the GCC countries, it is possible to provide the list of the most successful and reputable organizations. According to the data of 2014, the most successful insurance companies are Emirates Insurance and Oman Insurance Co. It is important to note that ADNIC lost its positions in comparison with the year of 2013.
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