General Insurance (Paperback)

Paperback. General Insurance: Principles, Practice and Emerging Risk CoversBy Dr. Vikas Kumar JaiswalBook DescriptionIn today's rapidly evolving risk landscape, insurance has become a critical pillar of financial security, business resilience, and economic stability. General Insurance: Principles, Practice and Emerging Risk Covers provides a comprehensive and professionally structured exploration of the core foundations and advanced applications of general insurance, making it an essential resource for both academic and professional audiences.The book begins with a strong conceptual grounding in risk and insurance principles, enabling readers to understand the nature of uncertainty and the mechanisms used to manage it. It then progresses into detailed discussions on property and specialized insurance, including burglary insurance, liability insurance, fidelity guarantee, and employer's liability, with clear explanations of policy structures, coverage scope, underwriting practices, and exclusions.A key strength of the book lies in its focus on claims management and legal interpretation, where practical challenges such as claim disputes, documentation, surveyor roles, and policy wording are analyzed with clarity and depth. Real-world case-based discussions enhance understanding by linking theory with actual industry practice.The book further explores the critical domain of reinsurance and global risk markets, highlighting how insurers manage large and complex risks through international risk-sharing arrangements. It also addresses emerging risk covers, including evolving exposures in a dynamic economic and technological environment.Recognizing the importance of inclusive growth, the book provides a dedicated focus on the Indian insurance ecosystem, including regulatory frameworks, rural and agricultural insurance, microinsurance, and financial inclusion initiatives. This integration of global concepts with national context makes the content highly relevant and practical.Key Features: Comprehensive coverage of general and specialized insurance domainsIn-depth analysis of claims management and legal issuesReal-world case studies for applied learningDetailed insights into reinsurance and emerging risk coversStrong focus on Indian insurance system and rural inclusionClear, structured, and professional presentationDesigned for students, academicians, insurance professionals, and policy practitioners, this book serves as both a learning guide and a practical reference, offering valuable insights into how insurance operates and adapts in an increasingly complex risk environment. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.