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An Inside View of the Property Casualty Insurance Business

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Risk & Reward: An Inside View of the Property/Casualty Insurance Business

by James Burcke

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	308 pages

The property casualty insurance industry is a complex and ever-changing one. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, the need for property casualty insurance is more important than ever before. This book provides an inside view of the industry, explaining the different types of insurance products available, the underwriting process, the claims process, reinsurance, and the regulation of the industry.

Chapter 1: Overview of the Industry

This chapter provides an overview of the property casualty insurance industry, including its history, size, and scope. It also discusses the different types of insurance companies, including stock companies, mutual companies, and captive insurers.

Chapter 2: Types of Insurance Products

This chapter discusses the different types of insurance products available, including homeowners insurance, renters insurance, commercial property insurance, and auto insurance. It also discusses the different types of coverage available under each type of policy.

Chapter 3: The Underwriting Process

This chapter discusses the underwriting process, which is the process by which insurance companies assess the risk of insuring a particular property or individual. It discusses the different factors that insurance companies consider when underwriting a risk, including the property's location, construction, and history of claims.

Chapter 4: The Claims Process

This chapter discusses the claims process, which is the process by which insurance companies handle claims for losses. It discusses the different steps in the claims process, including the filing of the claim, the investigation of the claim, and the payment of the claim.

Chapter 5: Reinsurance

This chapter discusses reinsurance, which is the process by which insurance companies transfer risk to other insurance companies. It discusses the different types of reinsurance agreements and the benefits of reinsurance.

Chapter 6: Regulation of the Industry

This chapter discusses the regulation of the property casualty insurance industry. It discusses the different state and federal laws that regulate the industry and the role of the insurance commissioner.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the property casualty insurance industry. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the industry and how it works.

Risk & Reward: An Inside View of the Property/Casualty Insurance Business

by James Burcke

4.4 out of 5