Theory and practice of insurance /
by J. Fran's Outreville.
- xii, 340 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Meaning of Risk -- Insurance in the Economy -- Insurance and Economic Development -- Insurance in the World Economy Today -- The Principles of Risk Management -- Risk Management Concepts -- Risk Analysis Fundamentals -- Risk Financing Decisions -- The Principles of Insurance -- Risk Aversion and Insurance -- Insurance Concepts -- Pricing Insurance Contracts -- Retention, Self-Insurance and Captive Insurance Companies -- The Characteristics of Insurance Operations -- Organization of Insurance Markets -- Operations of Insurance Companies -- Reserves and Investments -- Reinsurance -- The Performance of Insurance Companies -- Financial Reporting and Performance -- Supervision of Insurance Operations.