Isbn: 9781330599501 - marine insurance its principles and practice (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: 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. …