Evaluation and use of indicators of insurance companies’ investment activities

Kozmenko, Olha and Roienko, Victoria (2013): Evaluation and use of indicators of insurance companies’ investment activities. Published in: Investment Management and Financial Innovations , Vol. 10, No. 3 (3 October 2013): pp. 98-105.

Abstract

The paper offers a scientific and methodical approach to the evaluation of investment activities of insurance companies, develops investment strategies based on the correlation of investment characteristics, studies the current level of Ukrainian companies’ investment activities in the area of life insurance and presents recommendations regarding the choice of the proper investment strategies.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: insurance company, investment potential, investment risk, efficiency, investment activity.
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G20 - General; G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G22 - Insurance ; Insurance Companies ; Actuarial Studies

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