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Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Global Edition

Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Global Edition

George E. Rejda | Michael McNamara

(2017)

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Abstract

For undergraduate courses in Risk Management and Insurance.

 

Principles and Practices: Managing Risk with Consumer Considerations

Redja’s Principles of Risk Management and Insurance provides an in-depth examination of major risk themes. Using rich and up-to-date content on the basic concepts of risk and insurance, and introductory and advanced topics in traditional and enterprise risk management, the text is relevant to a wide number of disciplines in the business realm.

 

Fully updated and revised, the Thirteenth Edition now covers global topics ranging from natural disasters and terrorism, to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable Care Act and Healthcare Reform. Principles of Risk Management and Insurance sets itself apart by placing primary emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowing students to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management and insurance programs.


Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Cover\r Cover
Title Page\r 3
Copyright Page\r 4
Contents\r 5
Preface\r 15
PART ONE BASIC CONCEPTS IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE 19
CHAPTER 1 RISK AND ITS TREATMENT 19
Definitions of Risk 20
Chance of Loss 22
Peril and Hazard 22
Classification of Risk 23
Major Personal Risks and Commercial Risks 25
Burden of Risk on Society 31
Techniques for Managing Risk 31
Summary 35
Key Concepts and Terms 36
Review Questions 36
Application Questions 36
Internet Resources 37
Selected References 38
Notes 38
Case Application 34
INSIGHT 1.1: WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EARN AN INCOME? CALCULATE YOUR PERSONAL DISABILITY QUOTIENT 28
CHAPTER 2 INSURANCE AND RISK 39
Definition of Insurance 40
Basic Characteristics of Insurance 40
Characteristics of an Ideally Insurable Risk 42
Two Applications: The Risks of Fire and Unemployment 44
Adverse Selection and Insurance 46
Insurance and Gambling Compared 46
Insurance and Hedging Compared 46
Types of Insurance 47
Benefits of Insurance to Society 51
Costs of Insurance to Society 52
Summary 56
Key Concepts and Terms 57
Review Questions 57
Application Questions 57
Internet Resources 58
Selected References 58
Notes 59
Case Application 56
INSIGHT 2.1: EXAMPLES OF INSURANCE FRAUD—HALL OF SHAME 53
INSIGHT 2.2: HAVE YOU EVER COMMITTED INSURANCE FRAUD? THINK AGAIN 55
Appendix: Basic Statistics and the Law of Large Numbers 60
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT 64
Meaning of Risk Management 66
Objectives of Risk Management 66
Steps in the Risk Management Process 66
Benefits of Risk Management 77
Personal Risk Management 77
Summary 80
Key Concepts and Terms 81
Review Questions 81
Application Questions 81
Internet Resources 82
Selected References 83
Notes 83
Case Application 79
INSIGHT 3.1: BERMUDA LEADS GLOBAL CAPTIVE DOMICILES 71
INSIGHT 3.2: ADVANTAGES OF SELF-INSURANCE 72
CHAPTER 4 ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT AND RELATED TOPICS 85
Enterprise Risk Management 86
Insurance Market Dynamics 92
Loss Forecasting 98
Financial Analysis in Risk Management Decision Making 100
Other Risk Management Tools 102
Summary 105
Key Concepts and Terms 105
Review Questions 106
Application Questions 106
Internet Resources 106
Selected References 107
Notes 107
Case Application 104
INSIGHT 4.1: WEATHER FUTURES AND OPTIONS: FINANCIAL TOOLS THAT PROVIDE A MEANS OF TRANSFERRING RISK ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS 97
PART TWO THE PRIVATE INSURANCE INDUSTRY 109
CHAPTER 5 TYPES OF INSURERS AND MARKETING SYSTEMS 109
Overview of Private Insurance in the Financial Services Industry 110
Types of Private Insurers 111
Agents and Brokers 116
Types of Marketing Systems 117
Group Insurance Marketing 120
Summary 121
Key Concepts and Terms 121
Review Questions 122
Application Questions 122
Internet Resources 123
Selected References 124
Notes 124
Case Application 121
INSIGHT 5.1: SHOW ME THE MONEY—HOW MUCH CAN I EARN AS AN INSURANCE SALES AGENT? 117
CHAPTER 6 INSURANCE COMPANY OPERATIONS 125
Insurance Company Operations 126
Rating and Rate Making 126
Underwriting 127
Production 130
Claims Settlement 131
Reinsurance 133
Investments 138
Other Insurance Company Functions 140
Summary 142
Key Concepts and Terms 142
Review Questions 143
Application Questions 143
Internet Resources 143
Selected References 144
Notes 145
Case Application 141
INSIGHT 6.1: HOME OWNER’S FAILURE TO COOPERATE YIELDS DENIED CLAIM 133
INSIGHT 6.2: BE A SMART CONSUMER—CHECK THE CLAIMS RECORD OF INSURERS BEFORE YOU BUY 134
CHAPTER 7 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF INSURERS 146
Property and Casualty Insurers 147
Life Insurance Companies 152
Rate Making in Property and Casualty Insurance 154
Rate Making in Life Insurance 158
Summary 159
Key Concepts and Terms 160
Review Questions 160
Application Questions 161
Internet Resources 162
Selected References 162
Notes 162
Case Application 159
INSIGHT 7.1: HOW PROFITABLE IS THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE INDUSTRY? 153
CHAPTER 8 GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF INSURANCE 164
Reasons for Insurance Regulation 165
Historical Development of Insurance Regulation 166
Methods for Regulating Insurers 168
What Areas Are Regulated? 168
State versus Federal Regulation 174
Current Issues in Insurance Regulation 177
Modernizing Insurance Regulation 177
Insolvency of Insurers 180
Market Conduct Regulation 181
Summary 184
Key Concepts and Terms 185
Review Questions 185
Application Questions 185
Internet Resources 186
Selected References 186
Notes 187
Case Application 183
INSIGHT 8.1: THE PROS AND CONS OF CREDIT-BASED INSURANCE SCORES 182
PART THREE LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN RISK AND INSURANCE 188
CHAPTER 9 FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES 188
Principle of Indemnity 189
Principle of Insurable Interest 192
Principle of Subrogation 193
Principle of Utmost Good Faith 194
Requirements of an Insurance Contract 197
Distinct Legal Characteristics of Insurance Contracts 198
Law and the Insurance Agent 199
Summary 202
Key Concepts and Terms 203
Review Questions 203
Application Questions 203
Internet Resources 204
Selected References 204
Notes 204
Case Application 201
INSIGHT 9.1: CORPORATION LACKING INSURABLE INTEREST AT TIME OF DEATH CAN RECEIVE LIFE INSURANCE PROCEEDS 194
INSIGHT 9.2: AUTO INSURER DENIES COVERAGE BECAUSE OF MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION 195
INSIGHT 9.3: INSURER VOIDS COVERAGE BECAUSE OF MISREPRESENTATIONS IN PROOF OF LOSS 196
CHAPTER 10 ANALYSIS OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS 206
Basic Parts of an Insurance Contract 207
Definition of “Insured” 209
Endorsements and Riders 211
Deductibles 211
Coinsurance 213
Coinsurance in Health Insurance 214
Other-Insurance Provisions 214
Summary 217
Key Concepts and Terms 217
Review Questions 218
Application Questions 218
Internet Resources 219
Selected References 219
Notes 219
Case Application 216
INSIGHT 10.1: WILL YOUR AUTO INSURANCE COVER YOU WHEN YOU DRIVE ANOTHER PERSON’S CAR? 210
PART FOUR LIFE AND HEALTH RISKS 220
CHAPTER 11 LIFE INSURANCE 220
Premature Death 221
Financial Impact of Premature Death on Different Types of Families 222
Amount of Life Insurance to Own 223
Types of Life Insurance 228
Variations of Whole Life Insurance 234
Other Types of Life Insurance 242
Summary 246
Key Concepts and Terms 247
Review Questions 248
Application Questions 248
Internet Resources 249
Selected References 250
Notes 251
Case Application 245
INSIGHT 11.1: CASH-VALUE LIFE INSURANCE AS AN INVESTMENT—DON’T IGNORE TWO POINTS 233
INSIGHT 11.2: BE A SAVVY CONSUMER—FOUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES TO AVOID 244
CHAPTER 12 LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS 252
Life Insurance Contractual Provisions 253
Dividend Options 259
Nonforfeiture Options 261
Settlement Options 263
Additional Life Insurance Benefits 267
Summary 272
Key Concepts and Terms 273
Review Questions 274
Application Questions 274
Internet Resources 275
Selected References 276
Notes 276
Case Application 272
INSIGHT 12.1: IS THIS DEATH A SUICIDE? 255
INSIGHT 12.2: SELECTION OF THE BEST DIVIDEND OPTION IN A PARTICIPATING WHOLE LIFE POLICY 260
INSIGHT 12.3: ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFITS—A REAL-LIFE EXAMPLE 270
INSIGHT 12.4: WHAT IS A LIFE SETTLEMENT? EXAMPLES OF ACTUAL CASES 271
CHAPTER 13 BUYING LIFE INSURANCE 277
Determining the Cost of Life Insurance 278
Rate of Return on Saving Component 281
Taxation of Life Insurance 283
Shopping for Life Insurance 285
Summary 288
Key Concepts and Terms 288
Review Questions 288
Application Questions 289
Internet Resources 289
Selected References 290
Notes 290
Case Application 287
INSIGHT 13.1: BE CAREFUL IN REPLACING AN EXISTING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY 281
Appendix: Calculation of Life Insurance Premiums 291
CHAPTER 14 ANNUITIES AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS 296
Individual Annuities 297
Types of Annuities 298
Taxation of Individual Annuities 305
Individual Retirement Accounts 306
Adequacy of IRA Funds 309
Summary 312
Key Concepts and Terms 313
Review Questions 313
Application Questions 314
Internet Resources 314
Selected References 315
Notes 315
Case Application 1 311
Case Application 2 312
INSIGHT 14.1: ADVANTAGES OF AN IMMEDIATE ANNUITY TO RETIRED WORKERS 299
INSIGHT 14.2: BELLS AND WHISTLES OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES 302
INSIGHT 14.3: TEN QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE YOU BUY A VARIABLE ANNUITY 306
INSIGHT 14.4: WILL YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY AT RETIREMENT? MONTE CARLO SIMULATIONS CAN BE HELPFUL 310
CHAPTER 15 HEALTHCARE REFORM: INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGES 316
Defects in the Healthcare System in the United States 317
Basic Provisions of the Affordable Care Act 322
Individual Medical Expense Insurance 328
Individual Medical Expense Plans and Managed Care 330
Health Savings Accounts 331
Long-Term Care Insurance 332
Disability-Income Insurance 336
Individual Health Insurance Contractual Provisions 339
Summary 341
Key Concepts and Terms 342
Review Questions 342
Application Questions 343
Internet Resources 343
Selected References 344
Notes 345
Case Application 341
INSIGHT 15.1: HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 325
CHAPTER 16 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE 346
Meaning of Employee Benefits 347
Fundamentals of Group Insurance 347
Group Life Insurance 349
Group Medical Expense Insurance 350
Managed Care Plans 352
Affordable Care Act and Group Medical Expense Insurance 354
Key Features of Group Medical Expense Insurance 356
Consumer-Directed Health Plans 357
Recent Developments in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans 358
Group Medical Expense Contractual Provisions 361
Group Dental Insurance 362
Group Disability-Income Insurance 363
Cafeteria Plans 364
Summary 366
Key Concepts and Terms 367
Review Questions 367
Application Questions 368
Internet Resources 369
Selected References 369
Notes 369
Case Application 365
INSIGHT 16.1: BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH OPTIONS (SHOP) MARKETPLACE PROGRAM 356
CHAPTER 17 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: RETIREMENT PLANS 371
Fundamentals of Private Retirement Plans 372
Types of Qualified Retirement Plans 375
Defined-Benefit Plans 375
Defined-Contribution Plans 378
Section 401(K) Plan 379
Section 403(B) Plan 381
Profit-Sharing Plans 382
Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed (Keogh Plans) 382
Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) 382
Simple IRA Plan 383
Saver’s Credit 383
Funding Agency and Funding Instruments 384
Problems and Issues in Tax-Deferred Retirement Plans 385
Summary 387
Key Concepts and Terms 388
Review Questions 388
Application Questions 388
Internet Resources 389
Selected References 389
Notes 390
Case Application 386
INSIGHT 17.1: SIX COMMON 401 (K) MISTAKES 380
CHAPTER 18 SOCIAL INSURANCE 391
Social Insurance 392
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 394
Types of Benefits 395
Medicare 401
Problems and Issues 406
Unemployment Insurance 409
Workers Compensation 411
Summary 416
Key Concepts and Terms 416
Review Questions 417
Application Questions 417
Internet Resources 418
Selected References 419
Notes 419
Case Application 415
INSIGHT 18.1: CLAIMING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS-—-STRATEGIES FOR SINGLE PERSONS 398
INSIGHT 18.2: HOW WOULD YOU REDUCE THE LONG-RANGE SOCIAL SECURITY DEFICIT? 407
PART FIVE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND LIABILITY RISKS 421
CHAPTER 19 THE LIABILITY RISK 421
Basis of Legal Liability 422
Law of Negligence 423
Imputed Negligence 425
Res Ipsa Loquitur 426
Specific Applications of the Law of Negligence 426
Current Tort Liability Problems 428
Summary 438
Key Concepts and Terms 438
Review Questions 439
Application Questions 439
Internet Resources 440
Selected References 440
Notes 441
Case Application 437
INSIGHT 19.1: JUDICIAL HELLHOLES 2014–2015 431
CHAPTER 20 AUTO INSURANCE 443
Overview of Personal Auto Policy 444
Part A: Liability Coverage 445
Part B: Medical Payments Coverage 451
Part C: Uninsured Motorists Coverage 452
Part D: Coverage for Damage to Your Auto 456
Part E: Duties after an Accident or Loss 463
Part F: General Provisions 464
Insuring Motorcycles and Other Vehicles 465
Summary 466
Key Concepts and Terms 466
Review Questions 466
Application Questions 467
Internet Resources 468
Selected References 469
Notes 469
Case Application 465
INSIGHT 20.1: WHAT DO RIDE SHARING AND CAR SHARING MEAN FOR PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE? 448
INSIGHT 20.2: NEW STUDY REVEALS A DECLINING TREND IN THE PERCENTAGE OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS 453
INSIGHT 20.3: USING ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM 460
CHAPTER 21 AUTO INSURANCE (CONTINUED) 471
Approaches for Compensating Auto Accident Victims 472
Auto Insurance for High-Risk Drivers 482
Cost of Auto Insurance 483
Shopping for Auto Insurance 487
Summary 491
Key Concepts and Terms 491
Review Questions 492
Application Questions 492
Internet Resources 493
Selected References 493
Notes 493
Case Application 490
INSIGHT 21.1: FILING AN AUTO CLAIM WITH THE OTHER PARTY’S INSURANCE COMPANY 476
INSIGHT 21.2: PROTECT YOURSELF: INSURING YOUR TEEN DRIVER 486
INSIGHT 21.3: MORE FOLKS ARE TWEETING, TEXTING, AND TAKING PICTURES WHILE DRIVING: AT&T SURVEY 489
CHAPTER 22 HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, SECTION I 495
Homeowners Insurance 496
Analysis of Homeowners 3 Policy (Special Form) 500
Section I Coverages 501
Section I Perils Insured Against 507
Section I Exclusions 510
Section I Conditions 511
Section I and II Conditions 516
Summary 518
Key Concepts and Terms 518
Review Questions 518
Application Questions 519
Internet Resources 520
Selected References 521
Notes 521
Case Application 517
INSIGHT 22.1: RENTERS INSURANCE CHECKLIST 499
INSIGHT 22.2: HOW DO I TAKE A HOME INVENTORY AND WHY? 512
INSIGHT 22.3: THE BIG GAP BETWEEN REPLACEMENT COST AND ACTUAL CASH VALUE CAN EMPTY YOUR WALLET 513
CHAPTER 23 HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, SECTION II 522
Personal Liability Insurance 523
Section II Exclusions 525
Section II Additional Coverages 529
Section II Conditions 530
Endorsements to a Homeowners Policy 531
Cost of Homeowners Insurance 534
Summary 538
Key Concepts and Terms 539
Review Questions 539
Application Questions 539
Internet Resources 540
Selected References 541
Notes 541
Case Application 538
INSIGHT 23.1: DOG BITES HURT, SO DO LAWSUITS 524
INSIGHT 23.2: TRYING TO SAVE MONEY? AVOID THE FIVE BIGGEST INSURANCE MISTAKES! 537
CHAPTER 24 OTHER PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGES 543
ISO Dwelling Program 544
Mobile Home Insurance 546
Inland Marine Floaters 547
Watercraft Insurance 548
Government Property Insurance Programs 549
Title Insurance 554
Personal Umbrella Policy 557
Summary 561
Key Concepts and Terms 561
Review Questions 562
Application Questions 562
Internet Resources 563
Selected References 564
Notes 564
Case Application 560
INSIGHT 24.1: DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE 553
INSIGHT 24.2: TITLE INSURANCE: PROTECTING YOUR HOME INVESTMENT AGAINST UNKNOWN TITLE DEFECTS 555
INSIGHT 24.3: UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES: WHY YOU MIGHT WANT THAT EXTRA PROTECTION 558
PART SIX COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND LIABILITY RISKS 566
CHAPTER 25 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE 566
Commercial Package Policy 567
Building and Personal Property Coverage Form 569
Causes-of-Loss Forms 572
Endorsements 572
Reporting Forms 574
Business Income Insurance 575
Other Commercial Property Coverages 578
Transportation Insurance 581
Businessowners Policy (BOP) 586
Summary 588
Key Concepts and Terms 589
Review Questions 589
Application Questions 590
Internet Resources 591
Selected References 592
Notes 592
Case Application 587
INSIGHT 25.1: THREE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ENDORSEMENTS THAT EVERY CLIENT SHOULD HAVE 573
INSIGHT 25.2: EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN CLAIMS: RECENT PAID CLAIMS 580
CHAPTER 26 COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 594
General Liability Loss Exposures 595
Commercial General Liability Policy 596
Employment-Related Practices Liability Insurance 604
Workers Compensation Insurance 605
Commercial Auto Insurance 607
Aircraft Insurance 609
Commercial Umbrella Policy 611
Cyber Liability Insurance 612
Businessowners Policy 613
Professional Liability Insurance 613
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance 615
Summary 617
Key Concepts and Terms 618
Review Questions 618
Application Questions 619
Internet Resources 620
Selected References 620
Notes 621
Case Application 616
INSIGHT 26.1: CYBER LOSS EXPOSURE—NO LONGER BREACHING THE CGL 599
INSIGHT 26.2: BASIC FACTS ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION 606
CHAPTER 27 CRIME INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS 623
The ISO Commercial Crime Insurance Program 624
Commercial Crime Coverage Form (Loss-Sustained Form) 625
Financial Institution Bonds 630
Surety Bonds 631
Summary 634
Key Concepts and Terms 635
Review Questions 635
Application Questions 635
Internet Resources 636
Selected References 637
Notes 637
Case Application 633
INSIGHT 27.1: CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES 627
Appendix A: Personal Auto Policy 638
Appendix B: Homeowners 3 (Special Form) 652
Glossary 677
Index 696
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