Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (August 1, 2021) © 2012

  • Mark S. Dorfman University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • David A. Cather Pennsylvania State University

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ISBN-13: 9780137614417 (2021 update)
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For upper level undergraduate/graduate courses in Principles of Insurance and Risk Management.
Drawing from the author’s extensive teaching experience, this book introduces students to basic insurance concepts from the consumer’s point of view and equips them with the tools to make intelligent, informed insurance purchasing decisions.


The tenth edition has been reorganized and fully updated to highlight the increased importance of risk management and insurance in business and society.  In particular, the tenth edition refocuses its attention on corporate risk management, reflecting its growing importance in today’s economy.

Brief Contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance
  • Chapter 2: Risk Identification
  • Chapter 3: Risk Assessment and Pooling
  • Chapter 4: Risk-Handling Techniques: Loss Control, Risk Transfer, and Loss Financing
  • Chapter 5: Risk-Handling Techniques: Diversification and Hedging
  • Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Insurance
  • Chapter 7: Insurable Perils and Insuring Organizations
  • Chapter 8: Insurance Functions
  • Chapter 9: Insurance Markets: Economics and Issues
  • Chapter 10: Insurance Regulation
  • Chapter 11: Insurance Contracts
  • Chapter 12: The Personal Auto Policy
  • Chapter 13: Homeowners Insurance (HO)
  • Chapter 14: Professional Financial Planning
  • Chapter 15: Life Insurance Policies
  • Chapter 16: Standard Life Insurance contract Provisions and Options
  • Chapter 17: Annuities
  • Chapter 18: Health Insurance and Disability Income
  • Chapter 19: Employee Benefits
  • Chapter 20: Social Security
  • Chapter 21: Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  • Chapter 22: Commercial Property Insurance
  • Chapter 23: Commercial Liability Insurance

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