Insurance: Principles and Practices (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Riegel

9780266512486: Insurance: Principles and Practices (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266512488 ISBN 13: 9780266512486

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the essentials of insurance with clear, practical guidance. This comprehensive reference helps you understand how policies are analyzed, priced, and settled.

In Insurance: Principles and Practices, you’ll find a solid overview of key insurance concepts, with real‑world explanations of how different types of coverage work, how losses are classified, and how settlements are determined. The material blends theory with practical detail, helping readers grasp how risk is assessed and managed across life, fire, marine, and other lines.

The marine section, for example, explains how losses are categorized as general or particular, what constitutes total versus partial loss, and how coinsurance affects recovery. It also covers topics like abandonment, average adjustments, and the roles of underwriters and adjusters in settlement.

How losses are classified and settled in marine insurance, including general and particular average and total vs. partial losses.
The mechanics of coinsurance, abandonment, and the underwriting process that affects settlements.
How premiums and rates are developed across different kinds of policies, from fire to life to marine.
Key terms and concepts that shape risk assessment, policy provisions, and claim handling.

Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking a practical, no‑nonsense overview of insurance principles in action.

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