Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance

by Dorfman, Mark S.

• ISBN13: 9780131449589
• ISBN10: 0131449583
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This book focuses on problem-solving from managerial, consumer, and societal perspectives. It emphasizes both the business managerial aspects of risk management and insurance and the numerous consumer applications of the concept of risk management and insurance transaction. Specific chapter topics include insurance Regulation and contracts, basic property and liability insurance contracts, homeowners insurance, the personal auto policy, professional financial planning, life insurance policies, annuities, medical expense and disability insurance, standard life insurance contract provisions and options, commercial property insurance, general and special liability insurance, employee benefits, social security, and unemployment and workers' compensation insurance. For use by individuals in insurance occupations, and by those preparing for the certified financial planner board.

Table of Contents

Fundamentals and Terminology

Defining the Insurable Event

Risk Management

Financial Services Companies

Insurance Occupations

The Insurance Market: The Economic Problem

Insurance Regulation

Insurance Contracts

Basic Property and Liability Insurance Contracts

Homeowners Insurance

The Personal Auto Policy

Professional Financial Planning

Life Insurance Policies

Annuities

Medical Expense and Disability Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Contract Provisions and Options

Advanced Topics in Risk Management

Commercial Property Insurance

General Liability Insurance

Special Liability Insurance

Bonding, Crime Insurance, and Reinsurance

Employee Benefits

Social Security

Unemployment and Workers' Compensation Insurance

Glossary

Appendices

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