A Study of the Detection and Checks of Claims Fraud in the Insurance Industry

A Study of the Detection and Checks of Claims Fraud in the Insurance Industry   Abstract of A Study of the Detection and Checks of Claims Fraud in the Insurance Industry A study of the detection and checks of claims fraud operation starts from the propose insured who offers a business contract to the insurer…

Marketing Concepts a Sure Way of Enhancing Growth in the Sell of Insurance Services

Marketing Concepts a Sure Way of Enhancing Growth in the Sell of Insurance Services   Chapter One of  Marketing Concepts a Sure Way of Enhancing Growth in the Sell of Insurance Services INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The concepts “insurance” has been defined by many authors and from different perspectives but all those definition are emphasizing…

The Effect of Consumer Behavior on Insurance Business in Nigeria

The Effect of Consumer Behavior on Insurance Business in Nigeria   Abstract of The Effect of Consumer Behavior on Insurance Business in Nigeria This study investigates the determinants of the effect of consumer behaviour on insurance business in Nigeria.  It analyze the interpretation of data collection from respondents. The research questionnaire were draw to get data…

Empirical Investigation of Institutional Factors That Inhibit Members of the Public Attitudes Towards Life Insurance Consumption

Empirical Investigation of Institutional Factors That Inhibit Members of the Public Attitudes Towards Life Insurance Consumption          Chapter One of Empirical Investigation of Institutional Factors That Inhibit Members of the Public Attitudes Towards Life Insurance Consumption INTRODUCTION Background of the study Since the end of Second World War, The insurance industry the world over has…

Impact of Insurance Business on the Economic Development of Nigeria

Impact of Insurance Business on the Economic Development of Nigeria   Abstract of Impact of Insurance Business on the Economic Development of Nigeria This project work is entitled, the impact of insurance on the economic development of Nigeria. It was carried out in NICON Insurance Corporation Lagos as a case study. The objective of this…

The Impact of the Government Policies in Regulating the Activities of Insurance Companies in Nigeria

The Impact of the Government Policies in Regulating the Activities of Insurance Companies in Nigeria   Abstract of The Impact of the Government Policies in Regulating the Activities of Insurance Companies in Nigeria The purpose of this research is concerned on the impact of the government policies in regulating the activities of insurance companies operating…

Social Media: Effects on Market Share Improvement in Service Industry

Social Media Effects on Market Share Improvement in Service Industry   Chapter One of Social Media Effects on Market Share Improvement in Service Industry INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY “Marketing and marketing communications mix is changing. New insights, new tools, new opportunities and new challenges are emerging as the 21st century progresses. The world’s 61/4 billion consumers…

Health Insurance – an Evaluation of the Effect of Health Maintenance Organisation in the Nigeria Economy

Health Insurance – an Evaluation of the Effect of Health Maintenance Organisation in the Nigeria Economy   Abstract of Health Insurance – an Evaluation of the Effect of Health Maintenance Organisation in the Nigeria Economy This study focused on the operation and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Health Maintenance organization. The aim of…

Impact of Management Information System (Mis) on the Insurance Industry in Nigeria

Impact of Management Information System (Mis) on the Insurance Industry in Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of Management Information System (Mis) on the Insurance Industry in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the study Insurance businesses are today much more concerned about the effect of competition than they were a few years ago. They must react…

Reinsurance Practices and Underwriting Capacity of Insurers in Nigeria

Reinsurance Practices and Underwriting Capacity of Insurers in Nigeria   Chapter One of Reinsurance Practices and Underwriting Capacity of Insurers in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Insurance is a provision of a system of compensation for loss, damage, sickness, death and other unbearable circumstances in return for regular payment of a pre-determined premium (Ekanem,…

Impact of Poor Claims Settlement on the Demand for Insurance

Impact of Poor Claims Settlement on the Demand for Insurance   Chapter One of Impact of Poor Claims Settlement on the Demand for Insurance INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Insurance is usually an intangible product for clients until they receive a payment for an insured loss. The claims experience can therefore significantly influence the client’s…

Effect of Brand Equity Measurements on Service Delivery in the Nigerian Insurance Industry

Effect of Brand Equity Measurements on Service Delivery in the Nigerian Insurance Industry   Chapter One of Effect of Brand Equity Measurements on Service Delivery in the Nigerian Insurance Industry INTRODUCTION Background to the Study In today’s economy, the financial services industry that insurance belongs is exposed to increasing performance pressures and competitive forces (Goergen,…

The Relationship Between Effective Claims Management and the Growth of Nigerian Insurance Industry

The Relationship Between Effective Claims Management and the Growth of Nigerian Insurance Industry   Chapter One of The Relationship Between Effective Claims Management and the Growth of Nigerian Insurance Industry INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The history of insurance industry in Nigeria according to Augustine and Bamidele (2013) could be traced to the British colonial…

An Appraisal of Contributory Pension Scheme and Retirees’ Welfare in Nigeria

An Appraisal of Contributory Pension Scheme and Retirees’ Welfare in Nigeria   Chapter One of An Appraisal of Contributory Pension Scheme and Retirees’ Welfare in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Pension systems have become major elements of social development in the twentieth century, with particularly important effects on the well-being of older persons in…

Effects of Corporate Governance on Organizational Performance in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry

Effects of Corporate Governance on Organizational Performance in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry   Chapter One of Effects of Corporate Governance on Organizational Performance in Nigeria’s Insurance Industry INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Corporate governance has in recent years become a topical issue both in business and academic circles. The concern in business arose out of the…

Demographic Factors and Marketing of Life Insurance Policies in Nigeria

Demographic Factors and Marketing of Life Insurance Policies in Nigeria   Chapter One of Demographic Factors and Marketing of Life Insurance Policies in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The role played by insurance institutions in a post-modern economy cannot be over emphasized. The insurance firms as financial intermediaries play a significant role within a…

Effects of Corporate Image on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria

Effects of Corporate Image on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria   Chapter One of Effects of Corporate Image on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Insurance industry has been recognized globally as a driver of economic growth and development. The industry provides financial security to policy holders,…

Factors That Determine the Choice of Insurance Companies Among Corporate Insurance Buyers

Factors That Determine the Choice of Insurance Companies Among Corporate Insurance Buyers   Chapter One of Factors That Determine the Choice of Insurance Companies Among Corporate Insurance Buyers INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The advent of insurance industry in Nigeria could be traced to the British colonial trading companies that established agency offices in Nigeria,…

Foreign Investment and Financial Growth of Companies in Insurance Sector Nigeria

Foreign Investment and Financial Growth of Companies in Insurance Sector Nigeria   Chapter One of Foreign Investment and Financial Growth of Companies in Insurance Sector Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Globalization has led to a rapid growth in the number of multinational enterprises (MNEs) that have been investing abroad in recent years. Foreign Direct…

Impact of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) on the Growth of Non-life Sector of the Nigerian Insurance Industry

Impact of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) on the Growth of Non-life Sector of the Nigerian Insurance Industry   Chapter One of Impact of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) on the Growth of Non-life Sector of the Nigerian Insurance Industry INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY From time immemorial, information has always played a prominent role…

Insurance Education and the Demand for Life Insurance in Nigeria

Insurance Education and the Demand for Life Insurance in Nigeria   Chapter One of Insurance Education and the Demand for Life Insurance in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The history of insurance industry in Nigeria could be traced to the British colonial trading companies that established agency offices in Nigeria, on behalf of insurance…

Contribution of Insurance Companies to the Growth of Small and Medium Business in Nigeria

Contribution of Insurance Companies to the Growth of Small and Medium Business in Nigeria   Chapter One of Contribution of Insurance Companies to the Growth of Small and Medium Business in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The insurance industry is a highly specialized industry that gives greater security to the fortunes of entrepreneurs and…

Effects of Risk Management Practices on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria

Effects of Risk Management Practices on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria   Chapter One of Effects of Risk Management Practices on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Insurance companies play an important role in the financial services sector of most countries by lowering total risk, contributing to…

Willingness to Pay for Health Insurance Among Informal Sector Practitioners

Willingness to Pay for Health Insurance Among Informal Sector Practitioners   Chapter One of Willingness to Pay for Health Insurance Among Informal Sector Practitioners INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Economists often emphasize that demand should not be confused with need, desire or want. The need, want, or desire for a good or service that is…

Effect of Consumer Buying Behaviour on the Purchase of Insurance Products

Effect of Consumer Buying Behaviour on the Purchase of Insurance Products                    Chapter One of Effect of Consumer Buying Behaviour on the Purchase of Insurance Products INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Every day consumers buy things. Consumers exchange their money for goods and services, for their own use and for the use of their families:…

Effect of Motivation on the Productivity of Employees in the Nigerian Insurance Industry

Effect of Motivation on the Productivity of Employees in the Nigerian Insurance Industry       Chapter One of Effect of Motivation on the Productivity of Employees in the Nigerian Insurance Industry INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The role of motivation on the productivity of employees in any organization cannot be overemphasized. Now, research on the subject…

Effects of Consumer Perception on the Demand for Life Insurance Products

Effects of Consumer Perception on the Demand for Life Insurance Products   Chapter One of Effects of Consumer Perception on the Demand for Life Insurance Products INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Life insurance companies are financial intermediaries that bring together the surplus spending unit (insured) and the deficit spending unit (insurer) for the purpose of…

Nexus Between Underwriting Operation and Financial Performance of Non-life Insurance Companies in Nigeria

Nexus Between Underwriting Operation and Financial Performance of Non-life Insurance Companies in Nigeria   Chapter One of Nexus Between Underwriting Operation and Financial Performance of Non-life Insurance Companies in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Insurance is a provision of a system of compensation for loss, damage, sickness, death and other unbearable circumstances in return…

Evaluating the Impact and Barriers for De-risking Strategies

Evaluating the Impact and Barriers for De-risking Strategies   Chapter One of Evaluating the Impact and Barriers for De-risking Strategies INTRODUCTION Background of the study In recent years, the international community has begun to focus on financial inclusion as part of a broader strategy to reduce poverty, encourage economic development, and promote stability and security….