Insurance Finance

Real-world war stories from the front lines of D&O Insurance to illustrate the importance of various principles. The book contains a chapter of career advice from more than 60 senior insurance executives, including 25 current or former CEOs.

It takes many years to build a sound financial base to secure the basic needs and comfort of your family and yourself. When you reach a point where you are ready to start growing that nest egg to cover things like education, retirement, and your family’s future well-being, you need to have more to go on than just the hope that the stock market stays stable. We all know it won’t, anyway!

In this landmark book, author Tony Caldwell takes you step-by-step through the thinking, mindset, skill sets, and checklists you need to launch and successfully operate an independent insurance agency. Utilizing his proven method, he not only challenges you to dream your vision so well you can articulate it, but he also provides the practical tools and expertise to help you grow while avoiding common pitfalls. Done the right way, your business will grow into a noble endeavor to benefit your community.

Frederick J. Fisher's "Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry" is an indispensable guide for insurance professionals navigating claims-made policies. This comprehensive book explores the evolution and critical aspects of these policies that have transformed the insurance landscape.

In this follow-up book, Look Before Your LIRP, he makes the case that, while a variety of LIRPs may help get you to the 0% tax bracket, not all will do so with the same efficiency or effectiveness. In fact, finding the right LIRP for your tax-free retirement plan can be just like finding the ideal spouse. Just as you likely had a list of qualities you were looking for in a life-long partner, you should have certain attributes and provisions in mind when looking for the ideal LIRP.

How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.

Struggling to turn your agency into a business? This book was written for agents by an agent and with a slightly more academic slant than my other sales books. Most of this information is grounded in practical trial and error and backed by data and proven methodologies. I wrote this audiobook not for fun or for my health. I wrote this book out of necessity to transform my own insurance agency into an actual business. When I first applied for a small business loan through the EDC, I got an education really quick as to what I didn't know about what I didn't know.

This is no mere observational account. The Future of Insurance, Volume IV: Asia Rising offers actionable insights, serving as both a roadmap and inspiration for those daring to navigate the future complexities of the insurance market—whether you're an industry professional, policy-maker, or a tech-savvy individual intrigued by the dynamism of business innovation.

How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer results, at near double the cost of any other developed country - such that legendary seer Warren Buffett calls the Medical Industrial Complex "the tapeworm of American economic competitiveness"?

Discover the unconventional journey of an insurance agency's meteoric rise. Tailored for property and casualty insurance agents and carrier representatives, this friendly-yet-professional guide unveils the secrets behind leveraging offshore talent, cutting-edge technology, and innovative digital marketing techniques. From the agency's humble beginnings to its strategic expansion, this book offers practical insights and actionable strategies for navigating the ever-evolving insurance landscape.

"Life Insurance and Slavery: The Dark History of Profit and Human Commodification" by Elvin Lee Blake Thompson is a revealing exploration of the disturbing intersection between the financial industry and the transatlantic slave trade. This meticulously researched work uncovers how several prominent American insurance companies played a pivotal role in perpetuating and profiting from the institution of slavery by insuring the lives of enslaved individuals and the ships that transported them.

Consumer protection advocate Ralph Nader praised Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems: “Who hasn’t been bewildered and outraged by lengthy, inscrutable medical bills and the tricky ways of the health insurers? …. Learn what to watch out for in this volume by authors who know the inside ways of sellers who try to take you to the cleaners.” Some say, “You get what you pay for.” If only this were true! Too often, consumers find themselves paying much more than they expected, getting much less than they bargained for. Medical care is no exception.

If you are one of the 91 out of 100 people in North America who are afraid that they will outlive their retirement savings, tune in to discover how we are living longer than ever, yet we are retiring earlier than ever, and this newfound longevity is not being factored into our retirement planning. In this simple 6-step guide, Paxton S. Finnegan will join you to explore solutions and strategies which can grow investments, transform retirements, and keep the taxman at bay.

Are you looking for proven, reliable ways to make more money? Trying to invest for your future? The Guide to Tax Free Wealth 2019, 2020 & Beyond is here to show you how. Don’t stress over confusing investment plans and technical jargon - in this detailed, easy-to-understand guide you’ll discover powerful ways you can make more money that will last long into the future.

If you're approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by Medicare's initial enrollment process, this book will guide you through each step, ensuring you don't miss critical deadlines or coverage opportunities. Learn how to dodge common pitfalls that lead to high penalties and fees, a must-listen for those new to Medicare.

An updated and expanded edition of the top-selling consumer guide to Medicare. It explains how to choose the best plans, especially during Medicare’s annual enrollment period, how to use Medicare’s extensive health benefits, and changes to Medicare that are expanding what it will cover and moving care from hospitals into the home.

お葬式・お墓と無縁の人は1人もいません。故石原慎太郎氏は「葬式不要、戒名不要。わが骨は必ず海に散らせ」とお葬式をあげないよう遺言しましたが、実は、遺族によって海洋葬というお葬式が執り行われたのです。

Du bist vogelfreie Ü18 und willst "Hotel Mama" verlassen? Oder bist du schon ein weiser Hase und suchst nach ein paar Kniffen und Tricks, die dir das Leben erleichtern? Hast du in Mathematik gelernt, wie du ein Bankkonto eröffnest? Oder zeigt dir ein Navi an, wie du eine Wohnung findest und worauf du im Mietvertrag achten solltest? Worauf musst du bei Verträgen überhaupt achten? Brauchst du Versicherungen? Und wenn ja, welche? Wie erledigst du Behördengänge? Kennst du dich im Arbeitsrecht aus? Nein? Keine Panik.

Das Versicherungsangebot in Deutschland ist riesig und unüberschaubar. Vom Haus über das Auto, das Haustier, den Krankheitsfall bis zur Altersvorsorge – wer will, kann sich nahezu gegen alles versichern. Aber welche Versicherungen braucht man wirklich? Auf was sollte man bei einem Abschluss achten? Wie erkennt man eine schlechte Versicherungsberatung? Und warum das Ganze eigentlich überhaupt? Bastian Kunkel ist Finanzfachwirt (FH), Experte für Versicherungen und Gründer der erfolgreichen Marke "Versicherungen mit Kopf".

The idea of writing this book was to capture the humble origin of insurance from a casual chat in a coffee house (not in a court or parliament), then the various case laws that cemented the fundamental principles.