Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance
by Dorfman, Mark S.; Cather, David A.Edition: 10th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-08-29
Publisher(s): Pearson
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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. The tenth edition has been reorganized and fully updated to highlight the increased importance of risk management and insurance in business and society. In particular, the tenth edition refocuses its attention on corporate risk management, reflecting its growing importance in today's economy.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance
Chapter 2: Risk Identification
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment and Pooling
Chapter 4: Risk-Handling Techniques: Loss Control, Risk Transfer, and Loss Financing
Chapter 5: Risk-Handling Techniques: Diversification and Hedging
Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Insurance
Chapter 7: Insurable Perils and Insuring Organizations
Chapter 8: Insurance Functions
Chapter 9: Insurance Markets: Economics and Issues
Chapter 10: Insurance Regulation
Chapter 11: Insurance Contracts
Chapter 12: The Personal Auto Policy
Chapter 13: Homeowners Insurance (HO)
Chapter 14: Professional Financial Planning
Chapter 15: Life Insurance Policies
Chapter 16: Standard Life Insurance contract Provisions and Options
Chapter 17: Annuities
Chapter 18: Health Insurance and Disability Income
Chapter 19: Employee Benefits
Chapter 20: Social Security
Chapter 21: Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Chapter 22: Commercial Property Insurance
Chapter 23: Commercial Liability Insurance
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