Insurance today is a global economic colossus and a fixture in the developed countries of the world. Dependant upon a considerable dose of moral exhortation and enlightened appeal, the insurance industry has become a pervasive agent of social and economic control through its delineation of...

<EM>FOREWORD; </EM><STRONG>A. INTRODUCTION; </STRONG>Chapter 1 New Horizons; <STRONG>B. GLOBAL GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT and APPLICATIONS; </STRONG>Chapter 2 Drones -- Delivering value to the Economy; Chapter 3 Drones -- Healthcare, Humanitarian Efforts and Recreational Use; Chapter 4 Drones and Law Enforcement; Chapter 5 Maritime Uses of...</strong></strong></em>

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...