A new edition of the standard insurance text, revised to reflect changes that have occurred in the insurance industry and its environment since 1986. Incorporates changes wrought by the Risk Retention Act of 1986, the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the Revenue Act of 1987, and the Medicare Expansion Act of 1988. Covers legal changes, revisions in policy forms, and the introduction of new forms of insurance. As in previous editions, emphasis is on the insurance product and its use within a risk-management framework. The three sections cover the concept of risk, the nature of the insurance device, and the principles of risk management. Specific contracts are examined in detail in order to illustrate insurance principles in action. An appendix contains specimen copies of most major types of policies.
The Sixth Edition focuses on the insurance product and its use within a risk management framework. Legal changes, revisions in policy forms and new insurance contracts are covered along with the concept of risk, the nature of the insurance device and the principles of risk management. The appendices contain specimen copies of most major types of policies.
This classic, comprehensive book is divided into three sections. The first section examines the concept of risk, the nature of the insurance device, and the principles of risk management. This section also provides an overview of the insurance industry. The second section examines the traditional fields of life and health insurance as solutions to the risks connected with the loss of income. The Social Security system, workers compensation, and other social insurance coverages are discussed. The final section deals with the risks associated with the ownership of property and legal liability. Updated to reflect the changes in the field of insurance since 1996, and a listing of Web sites of interest.
The Sixth Edition focuses on the insurance product and its use within a risk management framework. Legal changes, revisions in policy forms and new insurance contracts are covered along with the concept of risk, the nature of the insurance device and the principles of risk management. The appendices contain specimen copies of most major types of policies.
Humans are accustomed to risks. Be it a theft or burglary, a fatal road accident, natural disaster or death—the possibility of a person encountering a risk, can never be underestimated. To mitigate the intensity of risks, it is always advisable to manage risks, beforehand. This book explains how to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and impact of unfortunate events, through risk management. The chapters are skillfully designed to give a comprehensive approach to the need of insurance; the right plan for different needs; and the right place to buy the insurance. The essential concepts are dealt with thoroughly to build the foundation of the subject. The book skillfully elucidates the roles and the duties of an Agent, and the traits required to transform into an efficient one. It highlights some of the most important insurance claims, which are only prevalent in the developed countries (US and UK), like tort liability problems, long-term care insurance, personal umbrella insurance and Uninsured Motorist Coverage and personal umbrella policy. The book emphasizes on exposures to mortality, health, disability, auto, overseas and travel insurances. While discussing the topics, like retirement options, it ornately describes various pensions and annuity schemes available as well. The book is primarily intended for the postgraduate students of Management. However, it will also be beneficial for Risk Managers, and Insurance Agents. Key Features • The chapters are interspersed with Figures, Tables, Exhibits and Takeaway Tips to provide interesting facts related to the topic discussed in the chapter. • The topics are explained through case studies, and graphical represent-ations, to add a practical approach to the subject. • MCQs help in strengthening life insurance concepts. • A separate Chapter is devoted to the Insurance Laws.
For undergraduate courses in Risk Management and Insurance. Principles and Practices: Managing Risk with Consumer Considerations Redja's Principles of Risk Management and Insurance provides an in-depth examination of major risk themes. Using rich and up-to-date content on the basic concepts of risk and insurance, and introductory and advanced topics in traditional and enterprise risk management, the text is relevant to a wide number of disciplines in the business realm. Fully updated and revised, the Thirteenth Edition now covers global topics ranging from natural disasters and terrorism, to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable Care Act and Healthcare Reform. Principles of Risk Management and Insurance sets itself apart by placing primary emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowing students to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management and insurance programs.
Focuses on the role of planning for insurance needs. Covers basic concepts in risk management and insurance, insurance industry operations, legal principles pertaining to this industry, and regulation of insurers. Examines social insurance, life insurance and annuities, medical and disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and personal property and liability insurance. Concludes with an overview of commercial property and liability insurance and a case study.
