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35th WRIA Annual Meeting
2001 Program
Fess Parker's DoubleTree Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
January 3-6, 2001

The members of WRIA thank the sponsors of the 2001 WRIA Meeting.

If you have questions about this program,
email Professor William Ferguson at: ferguson@louisiana.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
WRIA 2001 Vice President/Program Chair
Tel: (337)-482-6664
Fax: (337)-482-6675

Wednesday, January 3, 2001
4:00PM - 5:00PM WRIA Board Meeting
5:00PM - 6:00PM Registration
6:00PM - 8:00PM Cocktail Reception - Solstice Patio

Thursday, January 4, 2001
8:30AM - 12:30 PM Sessions Begin and Registration Continues

8:00AM - 9:15AM Session A Room: Anacapa

Topic: ACADEME - I Session A
Moderator: Jerry D. Todd, Saint Mary's University, San Antonio

  1. "Perception and Professional Organization Membership"
    William L. Ferguson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Tamela D. Ferguson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Mark S. Dorfman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  2. "An Examination of Insurance Industry Continuing Education Efforts and Results"
    Michael J. McNamara, Washington State University
    Rick Hinrichs, Hinrichs Insurance Education

9:15AM - 9:30AM Coffee Break

9:30AM - 10:45AM Session B Room: Anacapa

Topic: INTERNATIONAL Session B
Moderator: Anne E. Kleffner, University of Calgary

  1. "Continental Drift?: Lessons from UK Efforts to Accommodate Consumer Contract Provisions of the EU Insurance Directives"
    Robert G. Works, University of Nebraska
  2. "Determinants of Foreign Insurers' Access to Domestic Markets: An International Analysis"
    Yu-Luen Ma, University of New South Wales

10:45AM - 11:00AM Coffee Break

11:00AM - 12:30PM Session C Room: Anacapa

Topic: MARKET STRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY - I Session C
Moderator: Ryan B. Lee, University of Calgary

  1. "The Implications of Diversification and Focus Strategies for Targeted Property-Liability Insurers"
    Kathleen A. McCullough, Illinois State University
    Robert E. Hoyt, University of Georgia
  2. "Give or Take on the Internet: An Examination of the Use of the Medium for Marketing and Disclosure by US Insurance Firms"
    Dennis M. Patten, Illinois State University
  3. "DEA Evaluation of Efficiency of Marketing Distribution Systems in the U.S. Property-Liability Insurance Industry: A Financial Intermediary Approach"
    Patrick L. Brockett, University of Texas
    W.W. Cooper, University of Texas
    Linda L. Golden, University of Texas
    J.J. Rousseau, University of Texas
    Yuying Wang, Sabre Technology Solutions

Thursday Sessions End

Friday, January 5, 2001
8:00AM - 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions (Friday Only)

8:00AM - 9:15AM Concurrent Session D1 Room: Anacapa East

Topic: LAW & REGULATION - I
Moderator: Michael J. McNamara, Washington State University

  1. "The Uninsured Motorist Problem: An Investigation of the Impact of Enforcement and Penalty Severity on Compliance "
    Cassandra Cole, University of Georgia
    Randy E. Dumm, Florida State University
    Kathleen A. McCullough, Illinois State University
  2. "The Impact of Commercial Lines Deregulation on the Surplus Lines Insurance Market"
    David T. Russell, Illinois State University
  3. "Impact of e-Business Loss Events on Insurance Pricing and Availability"
    Lorilee A. Schneider, Georgia State University
    William R. Feldhaus, Georgia State University



8:00AM - 9:15AM Concurrent Session D2 Room: Anacapa West

Topic: Academe - II
Moderator: Beverly J. Frickel, University of Central Oklahoma

  1. "Professional Liability Insurance for Educators: The Coverage and the Market"
    Beverly J. Frickel, University of Central Oklahoma
    Ronald K. Miller, Oklahoma State University
  2. "Characteristics and Structure of the Risk Management Function at Colleges and Universities"
    J. Tim Query, Illinois Wesleyan University
  3. "Risk Control: The Missing Link"
    James Kallman, The College of Insurance

9:15AM - 9:30AM Coffee Break

9:30AM - 10:45AM Concurrent Session E1 Room: Anacapa East

Topic: HEALTH INSURANCE
Moderator: Charles P. Hall, Temple University

  1. "Patients and Profits: The Relation between HMO Financial Performance and Quality"
    Patricia H. Born, University of Connecticut
    Carol J. Simon, Boston University
  2. "Pharmaceutical Industry Competition and Profitability Trends Given the Existence of Managed-Care Health Insurers"
    Billie Ann Brotman, Kennesaw State University

9:30AM - 10:45AM Concurrent Session E2 Room: Anacapa West

Topics: Law & Regulation - II
Moderator: James Kallman, The College of Insurance

  1. "Measuring Reasonable Probability: How to Achieve 'A Just Balance'"
    Sigmund A. Horvitz, Texas Southern University
    Louis H. Stern, University of Houston
  2. "Construction Defect Litigation: A Case for Enactment of the California Homebuyer Protection and Quality Construction Act"
    William J. Warfel, Indiana State University
  3. "The Downfall of the California Insurance Commissioner: An Examination"
    Thomas L. Heflin, California State University, Sacramento

10:45AM - 11:00AM Coffee Break

11:00AM - 12:30PM Concurrent Session F1 Room: Anacapa East

Topic: LIFE INSURANCE & ESTATE PLANNING
Moderator: Mark S. Dorfman, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

  1. "Optimal Divisible and Indivisible Asset Allocation to Heirs"
    Peter M. Ellis, Utah State University
  2. "Applicability of the Permanent Income Hypothesis to Life Insurance Consumption Habits: The Japanese Experience"
    Nat Pope, University of New South Wales
  3. "On the Demand for Credit Life Insurance"
    Robert E. Hoyt, University of Georgia
    L. Lee Colquitt, Auburn University
  4. "Credit Insurance: Opportunities and Challenges"
    Kurt E. Karl, SwissRe America



11:00AM - 12:30PM Concurrent Session F2 Room: Anacapa West

Topic: Market Structure & Technology - II
Moderator: Patricia H. Born, University of Connecticut

  1. "Long-Term Determinants of Life Insurer Insolvency"
    Ryan B. Lee, University of Calgary
    Sandra G. Gustavson, University of Georgia
    Steven W. Pottier, University of Georgia
  2. "On the Relation Between Underwriting Profits and Investment Income"
    C.C. Leng, Temple University
    Michael R. Powers, Temple University
    Emilio C. Venezian, Rutgers University
  3. "Fraud Classification Using Principal Component Analysis of RIDIT"
    Patrick L. Brockett, University of Texas
    Richard A. Derrig, Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts
    Linda L. Golden, University of Texas
    Arnold Levine, Tulane University
    Mark Alpert, University of Texas
  4. "Soft Computing Applications in Insurance"
    Arnold F. Shapiro, Penn State University

 

12:30PM WRIA Sponsored Luncheon
Anacapa Patio

1:30PM - 2:00PM WRIA Annual Business Meeting

Friday Concurrent Sessions End

 

6:00PM -8:00PM
"Intimate WRIA Wine & Cheese Party"
hosted by Joseph & Gillian Launie
at home


Saturday, January 6, 2001
8:00AM - 12:30 PM Regular Sessions Continue

8:00AM - 9:15AM Session G Room: Anacapa

Topic: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Moderator: Iskandar S. Hamwi, University of Southern Mississippi

  1. "Illusion of Faculty Raises and Retirement Income Under Defined Benefit Plans"
    Hamdi Bilici, California State University, Long Beach
  2. "Potential Liability Exposures Arising from Employee Benefits Administration"
    Richard B. Corbett, Seattle University
  3. "Technology's Impact on Pensions and Benefits"
    Norma L. Nielson, University of Calgary

9:15AM - 9:30AM Coffee Break

9:30AM - 10:45AM Session H Room: Anacapa

Topic: PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE
Moderator: James M. Carson, Illinois State University

  1. "Managing Flood Losses: An International Review of Mitigation and Financing Techniques"
    David C. Marlett, Illinois Wesleyan University
    George B. Flanigan, Illinois State University
    Lisa A. Gardner, Bradley University
    J. Tim Query, Illinois Wesleyan University
  2. "Relationship Between Deductibles and Expected Payouts for Insurance Policies"
    Sharad S. Chitgopekar, Illinois State University
  3. "Common Perceptions and Misperceptions About P/C Reinsurance"
    Bruce D. Evans, University of Dallas


10:45AM - 11:00AM Coffee Break

11:00AM - 12:30PM Session I Room: Anacapa

Topic: INCENTIVES
Moderator: Randy Dumm, Florida State University

  1. "A Study of Graduate Students' Views Concerning the Purchase of Life Insurance"
    Harvey W. Rubin, Louisiana State University - Shreveport
  2. "Bargaining and the Penalty for Cash Settlement"
    John M. Marshall, University of California, Santa Barbara
  3. "Ownership Structure and Risk Taking Behavior: Evidence from the Japanese Non-Life Insurance Industry"
    Gene C. Lai, Washington State University
    Piman Limpaphayom, Asian University of Science & Technology
    Vivian S.C. Jeng, University of Rhode Island
  4. "Insurance Product Recommendation as a Function of Agent Characteristics and Compensation"
    William R. Cupach, Illinois State University
    James M. Carson, Illinois State University

Saturday Sessions End

12:30PM WRIA 35th Annual Meeting Concludes