Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Mark S. Dorfman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0137521065 | ISBN-13: 978-0137521067 | Publication Date: August 6, 1997 | Edition: 6 Sub

For Introduction to Insurance courses.Focusing on problem-solving from managerial, consumer, and societal perspectives this insurance primer emphasizes both the business managerial aspects of risk management and insurance and the numerous consumer applications of the concept of risk management and insurance transaction.

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Focusing on problem solving -- from the managerial, consumer and societal standpoints -- this insurance primer emphasizes both the business managerial aspects of risk management and insurance and the numerous consumer applications of the risk management concept and insurance transaction. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Focusing on problem-solving, this book emphasizes the business aspects of risk management as well as consumer applications of risk management and insurance. With an analysis of many current problems facing the insurance industry this book is both relevant and immediate. The sixth edition of Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance has been revised to include coverage of International Risk Management (and a new case study); Employment Practices Liability (with case studies on sexual harassment and the Americans with Disabilities Act); the Emergence of Private Insurance in former Communist countries; and the problems facing Social Security. A reorganization moves consumer insurance coverage forward with commercial insurance toward the rear. The book also includes an appendix on Ethics and Insurance Sales. An essential resource for any insurance professional as well as professionals responsible for risk management in any business.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 Sub edition (August 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137521065
• ISBN-13: 978-0137521067
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #925,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best introduction to a complicated subject available., September 4, 1997

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This review is from: Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

Extremely well written, many current examples and court cases, raises important social aspects of the insurance transaction. Covers issues important to consumers expecially frequently purchased insurance contracts

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Text!, May 11, 2003

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This review is from: Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is user-friendly, and students really like it. The only thing they don't like is the price, but, every intro text like this is over $100 these days. I really love this text for teaching my introductory classes.

4.0 out of 5 stars School required, March 17, 2010

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This review is from: Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance (9th Edition) (Paperback)

Great book, great condition, if it wasnt for school I would love it more... Amazon delivered it 2 days after I ordered it.