Dictionary of Insurance

Including over 3500 insurance and insurance related terms, this accessible and indispensable companion gives you a wealth of insightful and time-saving information at your fingertips!The Dictionary of Insurance provides a quick and comprehensive reference to help insurance practitioners and commercial insurance buyers through the modern maze of financial and risk management terms. It will also provide consumers with a better understanding of the insurance products they may buy.This dictionary provides clear, accessible coverage of the terminology employed in insurance, including legal and financial terms used in everyday insurance activities.New terms and topics have arisen over the last decade as a result of significant changes in the insurance industry. Cutting through the jargon to provide a clear, time-saving resource. It also contains new definitions that have resulted from all the major changes including:The Single European market and the Insurance Directives The creation of the Financial Services Authority as a sole regulator for financial services The convergence of banking and insurance The development of alternative risk transfer The continuing development of risk management and market developments affecting both commercial and personal business.This wealth of time-saving information will ensure that both insurance professionals and non-specialists alike keep up to date with the latest insurance terms and topics.Bennett, Carol S. C. is the author of 'Dictionary of Insurance', published 2004 under ISBN 9780273663652 and ISBN 0273663658.