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[eng] Mutual insurance companies are composed of individuals rather than capital : they are founded on the democratic principle of «one person, one vote». They are nowadays an integral part of the insurance market, with a two-fold objective : to meet the needs of their members and to be competitive in terms of economic performance. In terms of governance, as on the economic front, mutual insurance companies cannot afford to ignore the general movement towards best practices in this area. The French mutual companies, in conjunction with the authorities, have been conducting indepth reflections with a view to modernizing and professionalizing the way in which they operate. As a result of this work a clearer, fully operational governance framework has been created, which should contribute towards achieving an appropriate balance in terms of the powers and responsibilities necessary to ensure that these companies are successful. . JEL classification : G22, K2 [fre] Les mutuelles sont des sociétés de personnes et non de capitaux, fondées sur le principe démocratique «un homme, une voix». Aujourd’hui, partie intégrante du marché, elles ont un objectif double de satisfaction des besoins des sociétaires et d’exigence de performance économique. En matière de gouvernance, pas moins qu’au plan économique, la mutualité ne pouvait rester à l’écart du mouvement général de recherche et d’application des bonnes pratiques. Les sociétés d’assurance mutuelles françaises, en liaison avec les pouvoirs publics, se sont attelées à une réflexion approfondie pour moderniser et professionnaliser leurs modes de fonctionnement. Il résulte de ces travaux la constitution d’un cadre de gouvernance clarifié et opérationnel qui devrait contribuer à l’équilibre des pouvoirs et des responsabilités nécessaires au bon fonctionnement des entreprises. . Classification JEL : G22, K2
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Jean Azema, 2005.
"Les mutuelles d’assurance et leur gouvernance,"
Revue d'Économie Financière, Programme National Persée, vol. 80(3), pages 135-149.
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RePEc:prs:recofi:ecofi_0987-3368_2005_num_80_3_4091
DOI: 10.3406/ecofi.2005.4091
Note: DOI:10.3406/ecofi.2005.4091
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JEL classification:
- G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies
- K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
- G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies
- K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
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