Purpose This study aims to explore the moderating role of board gender diversity (BGD) in
the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms (ie board size, board …

We analyze the impact of factors related to corporate governance (ie, compensation,
monitoring, and ownership structure) on risk taking in the insurance industry. We measure …

In this article, we review the literature and empirical research on the nature and
consequences of corporate governance. We particularly assess the impact of corporate …

We analyze the relation between risk governance, risk, and performance measures for a
global sample of 107 insurance companies from 2004 to 2012. Our risk governance index …

Financial theory has long recognized the structural relationship between capital and risk.
This article posits reinsurance usage as a new endogenous decision variable and analyzes …

This paper investigates the relationship between female CEOs and insolvency risk of US
property‐casualty insurance companies. We show that female CEOs are associated with …

Reinsurance and CAT bonds are two alternative risk management instruments used by
insurance companies. Insurers should be indifferent between the two instruments in a …

We investigate the determinants of financial performance of UK insurance companies based
on their financial strength ratings. We use data from the AM Best Insurance for 49 UK …

This article investigates the role of reinsurance networks in an insurer's reinsurance
purchase decision. Drawing on network theory, we develop a framework that delineates how …

Drawing a framework from strategic stakeholder theory and using 1999 to 2010 panel data
from the United Kingdom's (UK) non-life insurance industry, we examine the effect of …