Insurance studies

Author: Wei Hualin Lin Fuching Lin Fuching
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is a research outcome of the "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum System in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century" by the Ministry of Education, and is one of the core textbooks for financial majors in universities nationwide. It comprehensively analyzes the theory and practice of insurance, focusing on the central issue of risk loss compensation or payment under market economy conditions. The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 introduces the basic theories and fundamental knowledge of insurance, including the nature and functions of insurance, insurance contracts, and basic principles of insurance. Part 2 covers the types of insurance business, such as property insurance, liability insurance, life insurance, and reinsurance. Part 3 discusses insurance operation techniques, including the characteristics and principles of insurance operations, the basic stages of insurance operations, the design of insurance policies, actuarial science, insurance marketing, the application of insurance funds, and the analysis of insurance operational efficiency. Part 4 explores the insurance market, including the structure and operation of the insurance market, the operational risks and prevention measures in the insurance market, and the regulation of the insurance market. This book combines theory with practice, is market-oriented, and looks toward the future. It emphasizes the introduction of basic theories and fundamental knowledge of insurance, offering both theoretical and practical content, regulations, and case studies, making it suitable for adult self-study or reference for professionals. Accompanying this book is the publication of "Basic Requirements for Teaching in Financial Majors of Ordinary Universities Nationwide."