Introduction To Risk Management And Insurance (9th Edition) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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.
Paperback: 567 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 9 edition (May 12, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0132242273
ISBN-13: 978-0132242271
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.4 x 9.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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Extremely well written, many current examples and court cases, raises important social aspects of the insurance transaction. Covers issues important to consumers expecially frequently purchased insurance contracts
This book is user-friendly, and students really like it. The only thing they don't like is the price, but, every intro text like this is over $100 these days. I really love this text for teaching my introductory classes.
If you're looking for a textbook about insurance with short chapters densely packed with useful information and without a lot of "fat," then this is the book for you. This book made a short summer semester course on insurance manageable.
Definitely worth reading, even if not required for a class. A very accessible introduction to the field of Risk Management along with useful, practical information about the kinds of insurance contracts that will be encountered by consumers and businesses alike.This, and introductory business law should be taught to all undergraduate b-school students. A great book, much better and more useful than a certain black-and-yellow book about insurance that you might be tempted to order.5 Stars
Excellent reference book and very descriptive definitions of insurance concepts
For an entry level class on insurance this is a good book to start with.
Good textbook to study, also came in great quality. I absolutely love using textbook rentals as a college student.
this was an all right text book to use. I did not have too much trouble comprehending what I read.
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