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Feng, Bangyan; Nyaw, Mee–kau

 
9789888028702: Enriching Lives: A History of Insurance in Hong Kong, 1841-2010
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ISBN 10 : 9888028707 ISBN 13 : 9789888028702
Editeur : Hong Kong University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Insurance is one of Hong Kong s oldest industries. In the nineteenth century the lucrative trade between China and Europe carried many risks piracy, warfare, fire, loss of goods, and other mishaps. Dozens of different insurance firms some home-grown, others imported established themselves in the colony to protect ships and their cargoes. With the diversification of Hong Kong s economy into manufacturing and services, and the development of life and health insurance policies, Hong Kong became a global centre of insurance. The industry continues to transform itself today through changing practices and new lines of business. This is the first comprehensive history of Hong Kong s insurance industry, and argues its central importance in the economy. Typhoons, shipwrecks, fires, wars, political turbulence and unexpected events of all kinds provide a dramatic background to a fascinating survey. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and documents.

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À propos de l'auteur

Nyaw Mee Kau is a former vice president of Lingnan University.

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Éditeur
Hong Kong University Press
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9888028707
ISBN 13 
9789888028702
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
252
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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