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A pathway to homeownership: Housing finance agencies and down payment assistance programs
22 September 2025 - by Katherine A. Pipkorn, Leighton A. Hunley
Understanding the advantages and challenges of down payment assistance programs is critical to the mission-–and balance sheet-–of housing finance agencies.
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Social inflation and reserve development
23 May 2024 - by Brian Z. Brown, Katherine A. Pipkorn, Christopher Fredericks
Rising litigation costs could continue to erode reserves for property and casualty insurers, as pricing estimates in recent years might come up short.
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Third-party litigation funding and its impact on commercial auto
04 November 2022 - by Brian Z. Brown, Christopher Fredericks, Drew B. Groth, Katherine A. Pipkorn
Commercial auto has had a rough decade, and with the increase in third-party litigation funding, the industry must be advised on how to move forward.
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Auto lines in 2022 and beyond: An actuary’s detailed guide to where things stand today and why
01 August 2022 - by Brian Z. Brown, Katherine A. Pipkorn
Could auto insurers temper soaring costs by segmenting risks?
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Solutions to the student loan pandemic
10 September 2020 - by Drew B. Groth, Katherine A. Pipkorn
There are companies innovating in the student loan space, but significant opportunity remains for insurtechs and traditional insurance carriers to create a unique “win/win”: sustainable solutions that capture a portion of the $1.54 trillion student loan market, while also providing students with postgraduation financial stability—helping graduates achieve their future dreams.
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Nowhere to drive: The impact of COVID-19 on the auto insurance industry
27 March 2020 - by Paul Anderson, Eric P. Krafcheck, Katherine A. Pipkorn
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, auto insurers may likely see short- and possibly long-term effects in their claims experience.
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Student loans and regulation: A bumpy ride for borrowers
13 February 2019 - by Leighton A. Hunley, Katherine A. Pipkorn
Student loans now account for 10.7% of overall household debt, though a decade ago they accounted for less than 5%.
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Student loan debt update: A look at a possible future
17 February 2016 - by Katherine A. Pipkorn, Michael A. Henk
Student loan debt is a key concern underlying the country’s economic stability.
