The ALA guide to information sources in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science / Lucy Heckman.

Author/creator Heckman, Lucy, 1954- author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016.
Copyright Date©2016
Descriptionviii, 213 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Insurance--Bibliography.
Insurance--United States. --Bibliography.
Insurance--Information resources.
Insurance--United States. --Information resources.
Actuarial science--Bibliography.
Actuarial science--Information resources.
Risk management--Bibliography.
Risk management--Information resources.

Contents Introductory guides to insurance :consumer information sources, guides, and popular works -- Textbooks : insurance, actuarial science, risk management, and related topics -- Insurance industry : almanacs, fact books, and statistics; databases; dictionaries and encyclopedias; directories; handbooks; and associations -- History of insurance -- Insurance law -- International insurance -- Actuarial science -- Risk management -- Health care reform and health insurance -- Annuities and life insurance -- Property/casualty insurance, catastrophe insurance, and liability insurance -- Employment and related insurance : disability, employment benefits, and workers' compensation; social insurance and social security; and employee benefits and retirement plans -- Bank and financial insurance : bank and credit insurance and risk management; economics and insurance; and finance and investment advisory sources -- Careers in insurance and insurance education -- Miscellaneous insurance and related topics.
Abstract "The ALA Guide to Information Sources in Insurance, Risk Management, and Actuarial Science is an annotated bibliography of resources including books, serials, legal services, online databases, trade association websites, and government agency websites. It is recommended as a resource for researchers, consumers, practitioners, faculty and students of business administration, and anybody interested in researching the insurance industry. It is designed to be a first step for those researching the insurance industry or any sector of it"-- Preface.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2015013068
ISBN9780838912751 paperback
ISBN0838912753 paperback

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Joyner General Stacks Z7164.I7 H43 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold