Insurance studies

Author: Chen Lishuang / Duan Zhiqiang (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is divided into three parts with 15 chapters, structured as follows: Part I Basic Theories, which primarily elaborates on the concept of insurance, the mathematical foundation of insurance, basic principles of insurance, and insurance contracts; Part II Types of Insurance, which mainly introduces various types of insurance, including fire insurance, transportation insurance, engineering insurance, liability insurance, guarantee insurance, life insurance, reinsurance, social insurance, and policy-based insurance within property insurance; and Part III Operations and Regulation, which focuses on insurance markets, insurance operations, and the regulation of insurance markets. In terms of writing style, it progresses layer by layer, starting with risk to introduce insurance, defining the concept of insurance, and then systematically discussing the basic theories of insurance. Based on these theories, it provides detailed descriptions of various types of insurance. In terms of content, it strives to balance theoretical depth, foundational knowledge, and practical application, with a particular emphasis on the integration of theory and practice. The carefully selected cases are vivid and illustrative, helping students gradually understand, master, and apply theoretical knowledge. This book can serve as a textbook for relevant courses in finance, economics, and management disciplines at universities and colleges, as well as a reference for insurance professionals.