Examine the Concept of Risk, the Nature of the Insurance Device and the Principles of Risk Management

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91550) has announced the addition of "Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance, 10th Edition" to their offering.

“Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance, 10th Edition”

This classic book presents a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the field of insurance while emphasizing the consumer. The new "Tenth Edition" first examines the concept of risk, the nature of the insurance device, and the principles of risk management. It then discusses the traditional fields of life and health insurance as solutions to the risks connected with the loss of income. And it deals with the risks associated with the ownership of property and legal liability.

Topics Discussed

Risk, Insurance, and Risk Management

- The Problem of Risk

- Introduction to Risk Management

- The Insurance Device

- Risk Management Applications

- The Private Insurance Industry

- Regulation of the Insurance Industry

- Functions of Insurers

- Financial Aspects of Insurer Operations

- The Legal Framework

Life and Health Insurance

- Managing Personal Risks

- Social Insurance Programs

- Introduction to Life Insurance

- The Actuarial Basis of Life Insurance

- The Life Insurance Contract - General Provisions

- The Life Insurance Contract - Other Provisions

- Special Life Insurance Forms

- Buying Life Insurance

- Annuities and Pension Benefits

- Managing the Retirement Risk

- Health Insurance: Disability Income Insurance

- Health Insurance: Coverage for Medical Expenses

- Health Insurance for the Elderly

- Employee Benefits and Other Business Uses of Life and Health Insurance

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