Theory and Practice of Insurance / Edition 1

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Theory and Practice of Insurance aims to describe the significance of insurance institutions, the reasons they exist and how they function. The author emphasizes fundamental principles in risk and insurance, using an international frame of reference. This volume begins with an introduction to the concept of risk, then proceeds to cover insurance and its relationship to the economy; the principles of risk management and insurance; and the characteristics and performance of insurance companies.
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A textbook for a graduate or advanced undergraduate course for students of business or management. Describes the significance of insurance institutions, the reasons they exist, and how they function. Emphasizes fundamentals that can be applied to any country, rather than detailing the industry in any particular country. Discusses such aspects as the concept of risk, the relationship of insurance to the economy, the principles of risk management, and the characteristics and performance of insurance companies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780792399964
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
  • Publication date: 10/1/1997
  • Edition description: 1997
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 352
  • Product dimensions: 0.88 (w) x 9.21 (h) x 6.14 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface
1 The Meaning of Risk 1
2 Insurance and Economic Development 15
3 Insurance in the World Economy Today 29
4 Risk Management Concepts 47
5 Risk Analysis Fundamentals 73
6 Risk Financing Decisions 91
7 Risk Aversion and Insurance 113
8 Insurance Concepts 131
9 Pricing Insurance Contracts 147
10 Retention, Self-Insurance and Captive Insurance Companies 179
11 Organization of Insurance Markets 199
12 Operations of Insurance Companies 221
13 Reserves and Investments 233
14 Reinsurance 263
15 Financial Reporting and Performance 291
16 Supervision of Insurance Operations 315
Index 335
About the Author 340
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