Life Insurance: A Textbook (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Solomon S. Huebner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528486234 ISBN 13: 9781528486231

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore the fundamentals and practical uses of life insurance in a clear, thorough guide.

This classic textbook covers how life insurance works, who uses it, and why it matters to individuals, families, and businesses. It blends basic principles with real-world applications, starting with the nature and uses of life insurance and moving through the science of risk, premium calculation, reserves, and policy features.

Delve into how contracts are classified, the purpose of different policy types, and the financial mechanics that keep life insurance plans sound. The book emphasizes simple explanations, practical illustrations, and a classroom-friendly approach designed for students, professionals, and informed readers alike.

• Learn how risk, mortality, and interest interact to shape premiums and reserves
• Understand term, whole-life, endowment, and other policy forms and their uses
• See how policy loans, surrender values, and surplus affect the value of a contract
• Explore real-world business and personal applications, from financing homes to protecting families

Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in life insurance concepts and their practical implications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528486234
• ISBN 13: 9781528486231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 500