Effects of the War Upon Insurance, With Special Reference to the Substitution of Insurance for Pensions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Franklin Gephart

9780265373231: Effects of the War Upon Insurance, With Special Reference to the Substitution of Insurance for Pensions (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265373239 ISBN 13: 9780265373231

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How war changes insurance—and what that means for your security

This study explains how armed conflict shifts the use of insurance and pensions, and what it means for individuals, families, and governments.

The book surveys the impact of war on social insurance and pensions in major nations, with detailed looks at Canada, England, France, Germany, and the United States. It explains how governments and private insurers respond to new demands, including work for soldiers, dependent families, and disability provisions. It also covers the role of government loans, war risk coverage, and the evolution of social protections during and after conflict.
What you’ll learn

How different countries structured social insurance before and during wartime.
Ways war alters life insurance, pensions, and disability benefits.
The role of government aid and private insurers in securing dependents and veterans.
Historical trends in mortality, pensions, and policy terms across nations.

Ideal for readers of insurance history, economic policy, and wartime social welfare, this edition offers clear explanations of complex changes and their practical implications.

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