Excerpt from The Business of Insurance, Vol. 2 of 3: A Text Book and Reference Work, Covering All Lines of Insurance Written by Eighty Eminent Experts
Thus it was with the substitution of railways for the older and more primitive methods of locomotion, although the advantages to be obtained from a quicker means of transit were many and obvious.
In the forties, the modern system of block Signalling was unknown, trains by day being given SO many hours start before another was despatched, While at night the rear guard dropped flares which did, or did not, (frs quently the latter) fulfil their purpose.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of accident insurance, a type of coverage that protects individuals against the financial consequences of accidents that cause injury, disability, or death. Beginning with the earliest forms of accident insurance in the mid-19th century, the author traces the development of this coverage, detailing how the offerings have been altered to meet the changing needs and societal attitudes towards accidents. The author discusses the evolution of policy provisions, premium rates, claim settlement practices, and the impact of legislation on accident coverage. The book also examines the role of organizations such as the Railway Passengers Assurance Company, and the Travelers Insurance Company. Through their experiences, the author delivers a comprehensive analysis of accident insurance's journey from its humble beginnings to its present-day status as a globally recognized and essential component of the insurance sector. 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 9781332602780_0
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