Insurance: From Underwriting to Derivatives


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An in-depth look at the increasingly significant convergence between the insurance industry and the capital markets. This important publication, by two premier financial experts, explores the unique convergence of finance and insurance. The book covers the basics of property-casualty insurance, securitizing insurance risks, looks at life insurance in the United States and ALM in insurance. It addresses the questions and concerns of investment banks, brokerage firms and the insurance/reinsurance sector itself, examines ongoing trends and issues, and how current market pressures on insurance companies do not just create challenges but actually point the way to future promising developments.







Property and Casualty Insurance Concepts Simplified


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This book details key property and casualty concepts rarely discussed or found in print; rather they are often left to be "discovered" over time. These important concepts are now written down for all insurance practitioners to easily access. Examples of the topics and concepts found in this book include rules for reading ANY insurance policy; why losses are excluded; contractual risk transfer; legal liability theories; "COPE" details; and the proper explanation of coinsurance concepts. Also included is a rather extensive glossary of insurance and insurance-related terms. Readers will: 1) Gain a deeper understanding of insurance theories; 2) Be better prepared to explain insurance concepts to their clients; and 3) Develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the claims valuation process.







Insurance


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The only guide you will need to practically understand insurance! Insurance is an excellent way that you can manage the level of risk in your life, and keep your mind at peace. It is a way that you are able to make an investment, so that when an unforeseen event occurs, you do not find that your finances have been rocked beyond recovery. There are so many different ways that you can protect yourself and your assets using insurance, and this book shall provide you a practical guide on how you can accomplish this. The key to getting the most out of insurance is understanding all the basic concepts as well as the principles. This guide is what every beginner needs as their secret tool. Why Learn About Insurance? To understand the Basics To understand the concepts of liability, Risk Management, Life Insurance, & Health Insurance How to choose the right Different Types of Insurance programsWhy you need to be insured What happens when you do not insure your assets How insurance affects your financial stability Here Is a Preview of What You'll Learn... How to manage your risk effectively The best way to choose an Insurance organizations How to Be Aware of Your Loss exposure and claim Making the most out of Insurance policies Much Much More!




D&O 101: Understanding Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - A Holistic Approach


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Real-world war stories from the front lines of D&O Insurance to illustrate the importance of various principles. The book contains a chapter of career advice from more than 60 senior insurance executives, including 25 current or former CEOs. Respected leaders such as Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, Brian Duperreault, Stephen Way, Dinos Iordanou, Kevin Kelley and many others provide their unique insights on career advancement.







The Complete Dictionary of Insurance Terms Explained Simply


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This handy guide is designed to assist insurance agents and consumers by explaining these complicated and confusing terms in jargon-free language. More than 2,000 complicated terms are defined in easy to understand language. No category - health, life, automobile, homeowners, renter's, or workers compensation - is overlooked. The terms are listed in alphabetical order so you can easily find what you need to know and begin to feel more confident when dealing with all matters of insurance. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.