Navigate the essentials of marine insurance with a practical, results‑driven guide.
This work explains hull, cargo, and general average risk, plus how pricing and claims are handled in real-world shipping markets.
Grounded in the core concepts and rules that shape the field, this edition clarifies how insurers assess risks, how coverage is structured, and how losses are settled. It covers ship and cargo risk, common average and general average, cargo types, and the legal frameworks that govern marine insurance practice.
Ideal for students, professionals, and readers seeking a solid, accessible introduction to marine insurance concepts.
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Excerpt from Marine Insurance Its Principles and Practice
Brokers. Mutual companies. 342 The Business of Insurance - Brokers - Not a New Factor - Brokers Indispensable - Occupies an Anomalous Position - The Broker Offers Service - A Trained Expert - The Broker Knows the Market - Progressive Underwriting - The Broker's Duty Twofold - The Broker's Attitude Toward Losses - The Broker Arranges Settlement of Losses - The Broker's Services in General Average - Commis sions - Broker Does Not Guarantee Payment of Premiums - The Broker as an Underwriter - A Difficult Relation - Brokers in England - Losses and Return Premiums - Current Accounts Mutual Companies - Theory Sound in Principle - Method of Organization - Distribution of Earnings. Scrip Certificates Redemption of Scrip - Policy Holders Not Subject to Assessment.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of marine insurance, tracing its origins back to ancient times and illuminating its evolution over centuries. The author explores the crucial role of marine insurance in the development of global commerce, highlighting how this system of risk management transformed trade practices and facilitated the growth of maritime empires. The book details the contributions of various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and the Hanseatic League, to the early forms of insurance and risk-sharing arrangements. It examines the emergence of insurance as a distinct financial practice, the development of standardized policies, and the growth of prominent institutions like Lloyds of London. The book explores the complexities of marine insurance contracts, including the perils insured against, the concept of insurable interest, and the intricacies of loss adjustment. It also investigates the underwriting process, highlighting the importance of factors like ship design, cargo types, and trade routes in determining premiums. Through its meticulous historical analysis, this book offers a compelling exploration of the significance of marine insurance in shaping global trade and risk management practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330599501_0
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