Directory terms explained.(Brief Article)

The Business Insurance directory of global property/casualty insurers lists international insurers that responded to a BI questionnaire.

The directory is published as an editorial service; there is no charge for companies to be listed.

If provided by the insurer, financial and operational information for 1999 and 1998 is listed, including total gross premiums and international gross premiums. Premiums (in U.S. dollars) are for property and casualty risks. In addition, the percentage generated by foreign operations of U.S. employers vs. foreign operations of non-U.S. employers is indicated. Also provided are the number of foreign claims and underwriting …