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Pacific Life Strategic Analysis, Jake Litel-Smith

Honors Theses, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Pacific Life is one of the most recognizable names in life insurance. The company is known for its brand and consistent delivery on its promises for over 150 years. This study shows a comprehensive analysis of Pacific Life, including external and internal considerations. Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL will provide a guide to understanding the environment outside of the company. A SWOT analysis will provide a better grasp on the company’s current market position. The analysis will conclude with an understanding of Pacific Life’s current strategy and recommendations for its future success.

Ec05-835 Hedging And Basis Considerations For Feeder Cattle Livestock Risk Protection Insurance, Darrell R. Mark

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance for feeder cattle is a price-risk management tool available to feeder cattle producers with cattle in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. LRP indemnifies against declines in feeder cattle sales prices, as determined by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Feeder Cattle Can Index, which represents a national average cash feeder steer price.

This extension circular examines historical LRP basis and demonstrates its use in hedgling with LRP.

Ec04-835 Hedging And Basis Considerations For Feeder Cattle Livestock Risk Protection Insurance, Darrell R. Mark

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurnace for feeder cattle is a price-risk management tool initially offered in June 2003 to feeder cattle producers in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

This extension circular examines historical LRP basia dn demonstrates its use in hedging with LRP.

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance For Cattle: A New Price-Risk Management Tool, Matthew M. Larson, Darrell R. Mark, H. Douglas Jose

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact discusses Livestock Risk Protection insurance available to feeder and fed cattle producers.

Nf00-438 Critical Access Hospitals: An Opportunity For Rural Nebraska, John Roberts, Judy Weber, Mary Ellen Rider

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact describes The advantages of living in a rural community are many. Sometimes rural Nebraskans choose this lifestyle, giving up the conveniences of a larger city, to live what they perceive to be a better life. Quality health care, however, is not a convenience; it's a necessity. Because rural hospitals are so unique, they require more flexibility from government regulations and federal policies. This helps them continue to provide access to cost-effective, quality health care services.

Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.

Cc98-412 Money 2000+ Enrollment Goals, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Money 2000+ Enrollment Goals is a form used in the Money 2000+ program series to help the teaching personnel better understand your money situation. The information that is provided on the form in confidental and will be used for summary purposes only.

This enrollment form was adapted from material produced by Iowa State University.

Cc98-410 Money 2000+ News (Introductory Issue), Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Money 2000+ is a program designed to increase the financial well being of Nebraskans through increased savings and reduced household debt. This Campaign Circular, Money 2000+ News is an introductory publication to this program which talks about setting goals for saving money, downsizing your debt with ways to save with credit cards, passing up things that waste money, record keeping, looking for ways to save money, avoiding late fees, and saving and credit tips.

Hef482 Maintaining A Treasure Chest: Your Health Record (Leader Guide), Mary Ellen Rider

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This publication offers information concerning compiling a family medical history file.

It is the companion publication to the Participant Manual HEF481 Maintaining A Treasure Chest: Your Health Record

G98-1368 Medical Record Privacy, Mary Ellen Rider, Lisa Ahlberg, Judy Weber

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Medical record privacy is an important issue of the 1990s. This NebGuide focuses on access to our medical records, the risks of inappropriate use of medical records, and what you as a health consumer can do should you face those risks.

Many of us think our medical records are confidential, seen only by our doctors. The truth is, however, a number of people have access to them. The real question is whether we have true privacy of our medical records.

Think of all the information in your medical records. In addition to diagnostic and testing information, they contain the details …

Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.

Hef481 Maintaining A Treasure Chest: Your Health Record (Participant Manual), Jodene K. Jurging, Mary Ellen Rider, Rebecca L. Versch, Judy Weber

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

The health care system in the United States is changing in ways that require consumers to take more responsibility for their health. The preventive philosophy of health care demands that we move from passive recipients to active consumers of health care. A very important part of health care is maintaining accurate medical records for yourself and members of your family.

You may say, "My physician keeps that record." Have you ever seen a copy of that file? Do you have just one health care provider responsible for your care? Does your medical provider pay your bills? How private is your …

G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This publication provides interested Nebraskans with a step-by-step guide to follow when setting up an insurance purchasing group. It also details the responsibilities of a third party administrator. It should be used in concert with NebFact NF96-263.

Ec97-452 Bed And Breakfast Licenses And Regulations In Nebraska, Carol Thayer, Shirley Niemeyer

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This extension circular covers all of the areas (e.g., starting a business, business structure, taxes, labor laws, and other requirements) that a person needs to know when wanting to start up a Bed and Breakfast business. License/regulation, description, cost, and agency and location are discussed within each area.

G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This publication provides interested Nebraskans with a step-by-step guide to follow when setting up an insurance purchasing group. It also details the responsibilities of a third party administrator. It should be used in concert with NebFact NF96-263.

Background

Nebraska legislation (L.B. 1222) allows Nebraskans to come together for the sole reason of purchasing health insurance. Background information about how to begin, types and portability of coverage, what providers to include, and when to evaluate the plan can be found in the NebFact sheet, How to Form Insurance Purchasing Pools in Nebraska, NF96-263.

Nf96-263s Cómo Formar Consorcios Para La Compra De Seguros En Nebraska, Mary Ellen Rider, John Rink, Angela Parato

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Los consorcios para comprar seguros permiten a los individuos la compra de seguros de salud a precios razonables.

Nf96-277 Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage (Revised April 2005), Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Paul H. Gessaman

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Among the important business decisions you will make each year are your decisions about insurance. Both the type(s) of insurance you decide to carry and the level of coverage provided through each type of insurance are important. In event of a serious mistake by yourself or your employee, an accident, a natural or man-made disaster, or other similar event, it's likely your insurance coverage is all that will stand between you and a major loss — possibly all that's between you and a bankruptcy.

This NebFact informs you how to plan your insurance coverage and includes a form for you …

Rp93-395 Liability Insurance And The Family Child Care Provider

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Life other small business owners, family child care providers need adequate life, health, and disability insurance to protect their families from the loss of their income. However, child care providers also face unique risks. Perhaps the most important of these risks is the financial loss that would result if the provider were found liable or responsible for the injury or death of a child or a child's parent. If a claim were filed against you as a provider, three different types of financial losses are possible: medical expenses, damages awarded to the victim or his/her family after a lawsuit, and …

G93-1160 Investment Basics...For The Beginner, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Investing is a complex and ever-changing field. Consequently, most of us, even those involved in the investment field, occasionally are confused. This publication defines the difference between saving and investing, considers some financial requirements you need to meet before you start to invest, helps you define just what type of investor you are, gives advice on choosing an investment adviser, and offers some investment tips for beginning investors.

Savings and Investments

To help clarify just what is being discussed when talking about investing, let's define two terms. Saving is money set aside for future use while investing is money set …

Nf91-8 Individual Vs. Group Health Insurance, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact examines the pros and cons of individual and group health insurance.

Nf91-18 Cutting Family Living Insurance Expenses, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact discusses methods of cutting household insurance expenses.

G91-1013 Nursing Home Insurance Insights, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Definitions of nursing home care and alternatives for covering nursing home costs are covered in this guide.

Nursing home costs now average $22,000 or more annually nationwide. A recent Massachusetts research study found that almost half of the single 75-year-olds interviewed would be poor within three months after entering a nursing home. Almost three-quarters would have nothing left within a year.

Nf91-9 Financial Planning When Called To Active Military Duty, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact lists important financial management considerations for persons on active military duty.

Nf91-23 Insurance Needs Of The Home-Based Child Care Business (Revised February 2005), Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebFact discusses what needs to be done before starting a child care business in your home. Think about getting business insurance coverage to provide risk protection for you, your business, your customers, and any employees. Protect business and personal assets from risk of loss. Consult with a competent insurance adviser before making insurance decisions.

This publication is meant to help you ask questions, not provide specific answers for your situation.

Nf90-277 Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Paul H. Gessaman

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Among the important business decisions you will make each year are your decisions about insurance. Both the type(s) of insurance you decide to carry and the level of coverage provided through each type of insurance are important. In event of a serious mistake by yourself or your employee, an accident, a natural or man-made disaster, or other similar event, it's likely your insurance coverage is all that will stand between you and a major loss - possibly all that's between you and a bankruptcy.

G86-825 Existing Buildings--Remodel Or Abandon?, Gerald R. Bodman, David P. Shelton

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Just because a building is there does not mean that remodeling is the best option. Here are ten factors of prime importance when deciding if a building is suitable for remodeling.

As livestock production enterprises change, many producers ask, "Should I remodel this building or abandon it and start over?" A sound answer requires careful evaluation of the intended use of the building being considered for remodeling. The immediate future and projected long range production goals must be considered. We've all read about successful remodeling projects, but few of us ever hear about the large number of remodeling projects that …

Heg79-101 Insurance -- What Kind Do You Need?, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

This NebGuide examines various types of risks and the need for insurance.

Have you spent time recently with an insurance agent who was trying to explain an old policy or to sell you a new one? Perhaps you felt you didn't know which questions to ask about what you were signing, or how the policy would pay in an emergency.

Most people would like to better understand insurance terms and the reasons for buying insurance. Before you visit with an agent, you will want to answer some basic questions about an insurance purchase that is adequate for your situation.