Der Titel aus dem etablierten Verlagsprogramm deckt eine derzeitige Angebotslücke. Einführende Darstellung des privatwirtschaftlichen Versicherungsbetriebs für Studenten und Praktiker. Neben der Typisierung von Versicherungen, Abriss der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen zur Gestaltung von...

Part I: Fundamentals of insurance business The origins and role of insurance in society -- The notion of risk and probability -- The insurance undertaking -- Regulation of the insurance industry -- Supervision and other Authorities -- The insurance business -- The insurance contract -- Life...

This textbook presents the fundamental economic dimensions of insurance companies and links them to managerial issues. Combining academic rigour and a strongly practice-oriented approach, it addresses both the competitive environment and the management of the insurance business. Further, it...

We study an insurance model characterized by a continuum of risk types, private information and a competitive supply side. We use the model to investigate the welfare effects of discrimination (also known as risk selection). We postulate that a test is available that determines whether an...