The Insurance Guide and Hand Book - Hardcover

Arthur Wyndham Tarn

9780656533602: The Insurance Guide and Hand Book

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656533609 ISBN 13: 9780656533602

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 38.37

Understand how life and fire insurance really work—from risk to payout.

This edition surveys foundational ideas in life assurance, showing how insurers price risk, assess claims, and draft contracts. It also examines how factors like occupation, age, and the science of mortality influence rates and policy terms. With practical discussions on insurable interest and safeguards against over‑insurance and fraud, it helps readers see the why and how behind coverage decisions.

Along with historical context and examples, the book explains how written policy language interacts with printed conditions and why clear definitions matter for both Offices and insureds.

See how risk factors, including occupation and lifespan, shape mortality figures and insurance pricing
Learn how policies are structured—distinct buildings, contents, stock, and private effects are considered separately
Explore the concept of insurable interest and the safeguards against fraud
Gain a historical perspective on how data and regulation influence modern underwriting

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, practical view of insurance principles and the evolution of risk assessment.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.