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This title is a PearsonGlobal Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educatorsaround the world to include content, which is especially relevant to studentsoutside the United States.
For undergraduate courses in risk managementand insurance.
Principles and practices: Managing risk withconsumer considerations
RedjaGÇÖs Principles of RiskManagement and Insurance provides an in-depth examination of majorrisk themes. Using rich and up-to-date content on the basic concepts of riskand insurance, and introductory and advanced topics in traditional andenterprise risk management, the text is relevant to a wide number ofdisciplines in the business realm. Fully updated and revised, the 14thEdition covers global topics ranging from natural disasters andterrorism, to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable CareAct and healthcare reform. Principles sets itself apartby placing primary emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic riskmanagement and insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowingstudents to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management andinsurance programs.
List of contents
PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS IN RISK MANAGEMENT ANDINSURANCE
- 1. Risk and Its Treatment
- 2. Insurance and Risk
- 3. Introduction to Risk Management
- 4. Enterprise Risk Management and Related Topics
PART II: THE PRIVATE INSURANCE INDUSTRY- 5. Types of Insurers and Marketing Systems
- 6. Insurance Company Operations
- 7. Financial Operations of Insurers
- 8. Government Regulation of Insurance
PART III: LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN RISK ANDINSURANCE- 9. Fundamental Legal Principles
- 10. Analysis of Insurance Contracts
PART IV: LIFE AND HEALTH RISKS- 11. Life Insurance
- 12. Life Insurance Contractual Provisions
- 13. Buying Life Insurance
- 14. Annuities and Individual Retirement Accounts
- 15. Healthcare Reform: Individual Health Insurance Coverages
- 16. Employee Benefits: Group Life and Health Insurance
- 17. Employee Benefits: Retirement Plans
- 18. Social Insurance
PART V: PERSONAL PROPERTY AND LIABILITY RISKS- 19. The Liability Risk
- 20. Auto Insurance
- 21. Auto Insurance (Continued)
- 22. Homeowners Insurance, Section I
- 23. Homeowners Insurance, Section Ii
- 24. Other Property and Liability Insurance Coverages
PART VI: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND LIABILITYRISKS- 25. Commercial Property Insurance
- 26. Commercial Liability Insurance
- 27. Crime Insurance and Surety Bonds
Summary
For undergraduate courses in risk managementand insurance.
Principles and practices: Managing risk withconsumer considerations
Redja's Principles of RiskManagement and Insurance provides an in-depth examination of majorrisk themes. Using rich and up-to-date content on the basic concepts of riskand insurance, and introductory and advanced topics in traditional andenterprise risk management, the text is relevant to a wide number ofdisciplines in the business realm. Fully updated and revised, the 14thEdition covers global topics ranging from natural disasters andterrorism, to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable CareAct and healthcare reform. Principles sets itselfapart by placing primary emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic riskmanagement and insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowingstudents to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management andinsurance programs.
