Download or read book A Guide to Insurance Management written by Stephen Diacon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes a substantial contribution to the general level of management education in insurance by providing a comprehensive review of the main issues facing the management of insurance enterprises. Nineteen authors with considerable practical as well as academic experience have collaborated to give an international perspective in areas such as strategy, corporate planning, organisation and staffing, costing, underwriting and premium rating, marketing, reserving and investment, profit analysis, and regulation.

Download or read book Management of Insurance Operations written by Ian Bates and published by Global Professional Pub. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a working knowledge of the fundamentals of business forecasting that can be applied in the real world regardless of firm size. It takes the reader through basic forecasting methodology, and then practical applications. All aspects of business forecasting are discussed making this book a comprehensive, valuable reference. What is unique about this book is threefold. First, this book is practically oriented. It avoids theoretical, rigorous, and mathematical discussions. It gets directly into how to use it, when to use, what it is used for, and what resources are required of it. Secondly, it incorporates the use of computer and information technology. Thirdly, the book goes much beyond just sales forecasting. It encompasses a wide range of topics of major importance to practical business managers, including economic forecasting, cash flow forecasting, cost prediction, earnings forecasts, and much more.

Download or read book Insurance Operations written by Pamela J. Brooks and published by Institutes. This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "CPCU. The Leading Insurance Designation Program powered by The Institutes"--Cover.

Download or read book Risk Management and Insurance written by Harold D. Skipper and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2007-05-14 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skipper & Kwon's Risk Management & Insurance: Perspectives in a Global Economy provides an in-depth understanding of international risk management and insurance, their dynamics, and the economic, social, political, and regulatory environments surrounding global risk and insurance markets. Incorporates an international perspective from the outset, filling the need to address risk issues on a global scale Follows theory with practice, analyzing real-world case studies, and exploring sound risk management and insurance operations in the future Includes discussion questions and exercise modules to help students understand the issues and apply their learning PowerPoint slides and updates are available online at http://facpub.stjohns.edu/~kwonw

Download or read book Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance written by Mark S. Dorfman and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to show your students how risk management and insurance will he important in their business and personal lives? "Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance," Seventh Edition covers financial planning, risk management, and insurance in ways that illustrate how expertise in these fields can be used to solve "real problems." Written from managerial, consumer, and societal points of view, this insurance primer deals with both business and consumer issues to give students broad coverage of a variety of topics. Expanded coverage of current topics now includes: The Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999, known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Financial risk management techniques being used as substitutes for commercial insurance. The problems facing the US. social security system. The continuing difficulties facing the U.S. health care delivery program, including coverage of the Healthcare Bill of Rights and Patient Rights. The potential for private insurance in Eastern Europe. The impact and implications of the Internet.

Download or read book Life Insurance Risk Management Essentials written by Michael Koller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the book is to provide an overview of risk management in life insurance companies. The focus is twofold: (1) to provide a broad view of the different topics needed for risk management and (2) to provide the necessary tools and techniques to concretely apply them in practice. Much emphasis has been put into the presentation of the book so that it presents the theory in a simple but sound manner. The first chapters deal with valuation concepts which are defined and analysed, the emphasis is on understanding the risks in corresponding assets and liabilities such as bonds, shares and also insurance liabilities. In the following chapters risk appetite and key insurance processes and their risks are presented and analysed. This more general treatment is followed by chapters describing asset risks, insurance risks and operational risks - the application of models and reporting of the corresponding risks is central. Next, the risks of insurance companies and of special insurance products are looked at. The aim is to show the intrinsic risks in some particular products and the way they can be analysed. The book finishes with emerging risks and risk management from a regulatory point of view, the standard model of Solvency II and the Swiss Solvency Test are analysed and explained. The book has several mathematical appendices which deal with the basic mathematical tools, e.g. probability theory, stochastic processes, Markov chains and a stochastic life insurance model based on Markov chains. Moreover, the appendices look at the mathematical formulation of abstract valuation concepts such as replicating portfolios, state space deflators, arbitrage free pricing and the valuation of unit linked products with guarantees. The various concepts in the book are supported by tables and figures.

Download or read book Insurance Risk Risk Management written by Christopher J. Boggs and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is "risk" the enemy or is it necessary? What is risk management? How does insurance fit into the concept of risk management? This book defines risk, discusses the theory of risk management, details the risk management process, and delves into insurance and its rightful place within risk management and the risk management process. Included in this book are discussions of insurance regulation, negligence theories, theories of legal liability, and the premium audit process and rules. The capstone of this book is the last chapter. This chapter gives readers the 12 "rules" or guidelines necessary to read and understand ANY insurance policy. All experience levels can benefit from the concepts discussed in this book. In fact, even those not in the insurance industry will find this book useful, especially if their job involves managing risk.

Download or read book Theory and Practice of Insurance written by J. François Outreville and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insurance is a concept, a technique, and an economic institution. It is a major tool of risk management, and plays an important role in the economic, social, and political life of all countries. Economic growth throughout the world has even expanded the role of insurance. Theory and Practice of Insurance aims to describe the significance of insurance institutions, the reasons they exist and how they function. The author emphasizes fundamental principles in risk and insurance, using an international frame of reference. This volume begins with an introduction to the concept of risk, then proceeds to cover insurance and its relationship to the economy; the principles of risk management and insurance; and the characteristics and performance of insurance companies.

Download or read book Maximising Performance in Insurance Operations written by Julia Prichard and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999-08-09 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximising performance in insurance operations is a practical guide to managing successful change programmes within the insurance industry. It shows large organisations how to become leading edge business performers using case studies and examples drawn from the authors’ own unrivalled experience in the field. Key questions such as ‘How much change is required?’ are addressed and a structured programme tailored to the uniqueproblems of the insurance industry shows how organisations can move forward to maximise their potential with a minimum of risk.The book sets out the criteria for achieving operational excellence and each chapter is supported by a case study showing how various organisations have dealt with the challenges and there are useful comments and invaluableadvice from the practitioners involved.This book is essential reading for anyone involved in insurance or financial services and will be particularly useful for chief executives, operations directors and those in a line management role who have been charged with responsibility for securing the major benefits within their specific areas.

Download or read book Principles of Risk Management and Insurance written by George E. Rejda and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2011 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Principles of Risk Management and Insurance written by George E. Rejda and published by Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers. This book was released on 1995-01 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for beginning undergraduate courses in principles of risk management and insurance, this 5th edition examines the process of analyzing and planning for both personal and business risks. This edition is orientated toward the insurance consumer and blends basic insurance principles with real-world applications. Revised, updated, and streamlined, this book provides coverage of major areas in risk management insurance, including basic concepts of risk and insurance, risk management, legal principles, property and liability insurance, life and health insurance, and the Clinton health-care reform proposal. Also included is employee benefits, social insurance, functional and financial operations of insurers, insurance regulation and current public policy issues - especially those facing consumers. Special emphasis is also placed on personal risk management, personal insurance and financial planning issues so that students can apply basic insurance concepts to the real world.

Download or read book Insurance Operations Regulation and Statutory Accounting written by Ann E. Myhr and published by Insurance Institute of America. This book was released on 2003 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook for students of insurance that examines types of insurers, regulation, marketing, the underwriting process, ratemaking, claims adjusting, reinsurance, financial management, and strategic management.

Download or read book Insurance and Behavioral Economics written by Howard C. Kunreuther and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-28 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the behavior of individuals at risk and insurance industry policy makers involved in selling, buying and regulation.

Download or read book Risk Management and Insurance Planning written by JATINDER LOOMBA and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humans are accustomed to risks. Be it a theft or burglary, a fatal road accident, natural disaster or death—the possibility of a person encountering a risk, can never be underestimated. To mitigate the intensity of risks, it is always advisable to manage risks, beforehand. This book explains how to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and impact of unfortunate events, through risk management. The chapters are skillfully designed to give a comprehensive approach to the need of insurance; the right plan for different needs; and the right place to buy the insurance. The essential concepts are dealt with thoroughly to build the foundation of the subject. The book skillfully elucidates the roles and the duties of an Agent, and the traits required to transform into an efficient one. It highlights some of the most important insurance claims, which are only prevalent in the developed countries (US and UK), like tort liability problems, long-term care insurance, personal umbrella insurance and Uninsured Motorist Coverage and personal umbrella policy. The book emphasizes on exposures to mortality, health, disability, auto, overseas and travel insurances. While discussing the topics, like retirement options, it ornately describes various pensions and annuity schemes available as well. The book is primarily intended for the postgraduate students of Management. However, it will also be beneficial for Risk Managers, and Insurance Agents. Key Features • The chapters are interspersed with Figures, Tables, Exhibits and Takeaway Tips to provide interesting facts related to the topic discussed in the chapter. • The topics are explained through case studies, and graphical represent-ations, to add a practical approach to the subject. • MCQs help in strengthening life insurance concepts. • A separate Chapter is devoted to the Insurance Laws.

Download or read book Insurance and Risk Management for Small Business written by Mark Richard Greene and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fundamental Aspects of Operational Risk and Insurance Analytics written by Marcelo G. Cruz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop guide for the theories, applications, and statistical methodologies essential to operational risk Providing a complete overview of operational risk modeling and relevant insurance analytics, Fundamental Aspects of Operational Risk and Insurance Analytics: A Handbook of Operational Risk offers a systematic approach that covers the wide range of topics in this area. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, the handbook presents detailed coverage of the theories, applications, and models inherent in any discussion of the fundamentals of operational risk, with a primary focus on Basel II/III regulation, modeling dependence, estimation of risk models, and modeling the data elements. Fundamental Aspects of Operational Risk and Insurance Analytics: A Handbook of Operational Risk begins with coverage on the four data elements used in operational risk framework as well as processing risk taxonomy. The book then goes further in-depth into the key topics in operational risk measurement and insurance, for example diverse methods to estimate frequency and severity models. Finally, the book ends with sections on specific topics, such as scenario analysis; multifactor modeling; and dependence modeling. A unique companion with Advances in Heavy Tailed Risk Modeling: A Handbook of Operational Risk, the handbook also features: Discussions on internal loss data and key risk indicators, which are both fundamental for developing a risk-sensitive framework Guidelines for how operational risk can be inserted into a firm’s strategic decisions A model for stress tests of operational risk under the United States Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) program A valuable reference for financial engineers, quantitative analysts, risk managers, and large-scale consultancy groups advising banks on their internal systems, the handbook is also useful for academics teaching postgraduate courses on the methodology of operational risk.

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