The Donald Hardigree Memorial Outstanding JII Article Award

In 1998, the WRIA award for the best article published in the Journal of Insurance Issues was renamed in memory of Donald Hardigree as the "Donald Hardigree Memorial Outstanding JII Article Award." Articles to receive the award are listed below.

2010: "Influences of Organizational Structure and Diversification on Medical Malpractice Insurer Performance," Yu Lei and Joan T. Schmit, vol 33 No. 2, pp: 152-177. Abstract

2009: "Capital Market Risk Implications of Governance and Disclosure for the Insurance Industry: The Case of Sarbanes-Oxley," Aigbe Akhigbe, Anna D. Martin, and Ann Marie Whyte, vol 32 No. 1, pp.78-104. Abstract

2008: "The Impact of Cash Flow Volatility on Systematic Risk," Nicos A. Scordis, James Barrese, and Ping Wang, vol 31 No. 1, pp. 43 -71. Abstract

2007: "A Behavioral Model of Insurance Pricing,” James Ligon and Paul Thistle, vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 46-61. Abstract

2006: "The Distribution of Property/Liability Insurance in Canada: Costs and Market Structure," Mary Kelly and Anne Kleffner, Spring 2006, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp 51-70. Abstract

2005: "Firm-Level Data Analysis of the Effects of Net Investment Income on Underwriting Cycles: An Application of Simultaneous Equations," Min-Ming Wen and Patricia Born, Spring 2005, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 14-32. Abstract

2004: "Capacity Constraints and IPO Underpricing in the Property and Liability Insurance Industry,"Journal of Insurance Issues, Tong Yu, Bingxuan Lin, Mulong Wang, and William R. Feldhaus, Fall 2004, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 104-122. Abstract

2003: "Is Life Insurance a Human Capital Derivatives Business?," Journal of Insurance Issues, Krzysztof Ostaszewski. Spring 2003, Vol. 26, No.1, pp. 1-14. Abstract

2002: "Large Losses and Firm Value: Investor Response and Managerial Decisions," Journal of Insurance Issues, Gene C. Lai, Michael J. McNamara, and Henry R. Oppenheimer. Spring 2002, Vol. 25, No.1, pp. 63-84. Abstract

2001: "A Comparison of Large Firm Dominance in Property and Liability Insurance with Major Industries," Journal of Insurance Issues, Edward Nissan and Regina Caveny. Spring 2001, Vol. 24, No.1&2, pp. 58-73. Abstract

2000: "Measuring the Value of an Exposure: A Capital Budgeting Approach," Journal of Insurance Issues, Thomas A. Aiuppa and Lise Graham. Spring 2000, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, pp. 1-29. Abstract

1999: "Using Catastrophe-Linked Securities to Diversify Insurance Risk: A Financial Analysis of Cat Bonds," Journal of Insurance Issues, Henri Louberge, Evis Kellezi, and Manfred Gilli. Fall 1999, Vol. XXII, No. 2, pp. 125-146. Abstract

1998: "Changes in Ownership Structure: Theory and Evidence from Life Insurer Demutualizations," Journal of Insurance Issues, James M. Carson, Mark D. Forster, and Michael J. McNamara. Spring 1998, Vol. XXI, No. 1, pp. 1-22. Abstract

1997: "Life Insurer Risk Characteristics and the Rating Process," Journal of Insurance Issues, Steven W. Pottier. Fall 1997, Vol. XX, No. 2, pp. 111-130. Abstract

1996: "Solvency Regulation Through Risk-Based Capital and Risk-Based Guaranty Fund Premiums: An Analysis of Incentive Effects," Journal of Insurance Issues, David W. Sommer. Fall 1996, Vol XIX, No. 2, pp. 94-106. Abstract

1991: "The Role of State Guaranty Funds in the Property Casualty Insurance Industry," Journal of Insurance Issues, Fred B. Power, E. Warren Shows, and Richard L. Meyer. July 1991, Vol. XIV, No. 2, pp. 51-72. Abstract

1990: "The Insurer Selection Process by Independent Insurance Agents," Journal of Insurance Issues, Donald W. Haridgree and Vince Howe. January 1990, Vol. XIII, No. 1, pp. 27-46. Abstract

1989: "Hedging a Credited Rate for a Universal Life Policy," Journal of Insurance Issues, Robert E. Hoyt. June 1989, Vol. XII, No. 2, pp. 22-37. Abstract