Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (7th Edition) - Hardcover

Dorfman, Mark S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130328111 ISBN 13: 9780130328113

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

This insurance primer 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. Coverage of the financial services reform act known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Coverage of the financial risk management techniques used as substitutes for commercial insurance. Coverage of current problems facing the insurance industry alerts students to relevant topics such as the future of Social Security, financing AIDS, the feasibility of national health insurance. For corporate directors, new risk managers of small and medium-sized firms, and for state legislators who vote on insurance issues.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Focusing on problem solving -- from the managerial, consumer and societal standpoints -- this insurance primer emphasizes both the business managerial aspects of risk management and insurance and the numerous consumer applications of the risk management concept and insurance transaction.

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130328111
• ISBN 13: 9780130328113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 580