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Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (9th Edition)

Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (9th Edition)Author: Mark S. Dorfman
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 142217

Media: Paperback
Edition: 9
Pages: 600
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 1.1

ISBN: 0132242273
Dewey Decimal Number: 368
EAN: 9780132242271
ASIN: 0132242273

Publication Date: May 12, 2007
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Product Description

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.

Specific chapter topics include insurance Regulation and contracts, basic property and liability insurance contracts, homeowners insurance, the personal auto policy, professional financial planning, life insurance policies, annuities, medical expense and disability insurance, standard life insurance contract provisions and options, commercial property insurance, general and special liability insurance, employee benefits, social security, and unemployment and workers' compensation insurance.

For use by individuals in insurance occupations, and by those preparing for the certified financial planner board.




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5 out of 5 stars The best introduction to a complicated subject available.   September 5, 1997
14 out of 18 found this review helpful

Extremely well written, many current examples and court cases, raises important social aspects of the insurance transaction. Covers issues important to consumers expecially frequently purchased insurance contracts


5 out of 5 stars Awesome Text!   May 11, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

This book is user-friendly, and students really like it. The only thing they don't like is the price, but, every intro text like this is over $100 these days. I really love this text for teaching my introductory classes.


5 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for Undergrad Business   July 18, 2006
T. Dixon (Rockin' in the Free Market)
Definitely worth reading, even if not required for a class. A very accessible introduction to the field of Risk Management along with useful, practical information about the kinds of insurance contracts that will be encountered by consumers and businesses alike.

This, and introductory business law should be taught to all undergraduate b-school students. A great book, much better and more useful than a certain black-and-yellow book about insurance that you might be tempted to order.

5 Stars



5 out of 5 stars Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance   January 9, 2007
Melvin Rosario-Crespo (San Juan, PR United States)
Excellent reference book and very descriptive definitions of insurance concepts


5 out of 5 stars Really Comprehensive Book on Insurance   November 4, 2009
Computer User (California)
After reading the basic "insurance of dummies", I wanted something with greater depth and detail. This book achieves this purpose, yet it is very easy to read.
The layout is excellent with thoughtful advice. As a consumer it has enhanced and my respect for the business of insurance and immunized me against the usual
media diatribes against insurance companies and the insurance consumer.


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