Insurance

A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was....

This audiobook details a highly efficient form of cash value life insurance designed to supercharge your savings and stockpile wealth....

The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ gives you the no-nonsense advice and practical tools you need to plan wisely for your retirement in today's ever-changing landscape. You'll find new rules for downsizing, spending wisely, delaying Social Security benefits....

From the New York Times best-selling author of Unaccountable comes an eye-opening, urgent look at America's broken health care system - and the people who are saving it....

In this unique exploration of the role of risk in our society, Peter Bernstein argues that the notion of bringing risk under control is one of the central ideas that distinguishes modern times from the distant past....

Award-winning New York Times reporter Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal reveals the dangerous, expensive, and dysfunctional American health-care system....

How to Make a Killing reveals dialysis as a microcosm of American medicine and poses a vital challenge: find a way to fix dialysis, and we'll have a fighting chance of fixing our country's dysfunctional healthcare system as a whole, restoring patients, not profits, as its true purpose....

America’s Bitter Pill is Steven Brill’s acclaimed book on how the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was written, how it is being implemented, and, most important, how it is changing—and failing to change—the rampant abuses in the healthcare industry....

Building on its successful predecessors, the third edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error' will show a new way of dealing with a perceived "human error" problem in your organization. It will help you trace how your organization juggles inherent trade-offs between safety and other pressures and expectations....

Many of us have been raised on the traditional notion of a three-stage approach to our working lives: education, followed by work and then retirement....

From award-winning ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen, a primer for anyone who wants to fight the predatory health-care system - and win....

Are you feeling lost in the labyrinth of Medicare? You're not alone. But imagine if you had an audiobook to guide you, making the convoluted world of Medicare clear and accessible....

Don’t even think about navigating YOUR social security benefits until you listen to this essential guide – Understand your options and secure your retirement for financial independence, even if you’re just starting your journey.

Do you have trouble achieving consistent results in your life sales practice? Perhaps this book could help. I've put together in this book most of the process, systems, and techniques that have helped me in my career....

Conklin’s audiobook is an interesting and informal discussion with the listener about the five principles of human performance; principle by principle, section by section....

Renowned ethical hacker FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to "steal" money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on....

This book details key property and casualty concepts rarely discussed or found in print; rather, they are often left to be "discovered" over time. These important concepts are now written down for all insurance practitioners to easily access....

Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has lived a life associated with the deadly risks of combat. From his first day at West Point, to his years in Afghanistan, to his efforts helping business leaders, McChrystal has seen how individuals and organizations fail to mitigate risk....

What would you think if I told you that I could give you a retirement product that would capture market gains whenever they occur, never participate in market losses, and lock in the money you earn each year so you will never lose it?...

Attract the right clients who will step up your sales game! In The Secret Art of Selling Insurance, award-winning educator and top sales producer Ana-Maria Figueredo helps you to level-up your sales game....

Need help facing the constant barrage of information from competing life insurance companies? With thirty-five years of experience in the life insurance business, Tony Steuer delivers a one-of-a-kind resource for anyone involved in choosing or monitoring a life insurance policy....

Live Your Life Insurance shows you exactly how you can take advantage of one of the most common financial tools. In it, you'll discover exactly how you can use your life insurance....

Mr. Strauss provides listeners with true insight on the key sophisticated planning techniques used by small business owners who implement captive insurance companies....

Change is coming to insurance. The tradition-bound P&C industry is on the cusp of the most radical change since the invention of the automobile. And leaders are unprepared for the size, scale, and speed of what's to come....

This book is intended to help candidates to prepare for the property and casualty insurance exam. You may see all or some of the questions in this book on your test....

Prepare for success on the Society of Actuaries (SOA) General Insurance Financial and Regulatory Environment–US (GIFREU) Exam with this study guide. Covering essential topics in financial reporting, financial health measurement, actuarial responsibilities, and regulation, this guide is designed to help candidates grasp the key concepts and excel in their exam. Financial Reporting: Gain a deep understanding of the elements of financial reporting for general insurance companies. Learn about the intricacies of financial statements, accounting principles, and reporting requirements specific ...

Navigating Medicare can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're approaching retirement or managing specific disabilities, understanding Medicare is crucial for ensuring your health is protected in your later years. This guide demystifies Medicare, making it accessible and straightforward.

In "Wealth Mastery Unleashed: Uncover the Life Insurance Blueprint to Generational Prosperity," embark on a transformative journey towards financial abundance and long-term prosperity. This comprehensive guide reveals the untapped potential of life insurance as a powerful tool for building and preserving wealth for generations to come.

Jason Mandel sheds light on how the big Wall Street firms manipulate circumstances to benefit themselves first, and their clients second. Mandel argues that investors must demand transparency and seek guarantees from their financial advisers. Clarity is needed to navigate a future economy filled with great volatility and uncertainty. Diversification away from long-only stock and bond allocations is critical to protecting your wealth and outpacing inflation.

Are you an Insurance Agent looking for help closing more sales? This is the ideal guide to help you become efficient at uncovering prospective customers and conducting appointments that close more sales. This book was written by a 10-year veteran in the Life and Health insurance industry. Someone who has been very successful as an independent insurance agent with a sizeable insurance agency.

In "Mastering In-Person Sales Calls," experienced insurance professional Miss Gathoni Njenga offers a comprehensive guide specifically tailored to independent life and health insurance professionals. This step-by-step book is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the art of in-person sales calls. Gathoni Njenga understands the importance of genuine human connection in the insurance industry. Through her years of experience, she has witnessed the profound impact that well-executed sales calls can have on clients' lives. In this book, she shares her expertise,...

This book details 12 insurance coverages, exclusions, and concepts that many, if not most, insurance practitioners don't fully understand or simply choose to ignore. Four major policy types are addressed in its 17 chapters: commercial property, commercial general liability, business auto and homeowners' protection. This is for insurance professionals who desire to understand coverages other insurance pushers ignore.

A BEGINNER'S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SALES SCRIPTS FOR INDEPENDENT LIFE AND /OR HEALTH INSURANCE AGENTS This short and to-the-point book Provides a new perspective on the need to create and use sales scripts within your Insurance agency. As an industry veteran, building and managing her own Independent Insurance agency from zero to over one thousand clients, Miss Gathoni understands the challenges all Insurance Agents face in the pursuit of building their individual books of business. In this last book, one in a series of sales-related works, she delves into many relevant topics. She addresses ...

"Building Better Employee Benefits: Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Talent" is an indispensable guide for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to optimize their organization's employee benefits package. In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is essential for organizational success, and effective employee benefits play a crucial role in achieving this goal. This comprehensive book offers practical insights, strategies, and best practices for designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs that drive engagement, loyalty,...

Way ahead of its time, in this classic text the authors convincingly introduce social science theory and methods to the field of private security. While they deal with the various approaches to private security including management styles and adaptations of regular policing styles, the significant innovation is the introduction of situational crime prevention -- at the time virtually unknown in the private policing field -- as a major tool of private security. Situational crime prevention today is widely used to solve a broad range of crime problems from car theft to terrorism, so remains ...

Are you afraid of suffering a financial catastrophe as a result of having an inadequate home insurance policy to protect you in case of a catastrophe? And are you looking for a clear and concise book that takes the topic of home insurance and simplifies so you can learn how best to protect yourself and your family’s financial future. If your answer is YES, This book will chart a clear path forward so you can find the right home insurance policy that guarantees you sleep soundly at night.

Prepare for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Individual Life and Annuities - Life Financial Management U.S. (ILALFMU) Exam with this comprehensive study guide covering essential topics in financial management for life insurance and annuities. This guide is designed to help candidates grasp key principles and methods relevant to U.S. GAAP financial reporting and valuation, providing a solid understanding of the requirements applicable to individual life insurance and annuity products issued by U.S. life insurance companies. Candidates will also delve into U.S. statutory financial reporting and...

Is "risk" the enemy or is it necessary? What is risk management? How does insurance fit into the concept of risk management? This book defines risk, discusses the theory of risk management, details the risk management process, and delves into insurance and its rightful place within risk management. "Insurance is Not Risk Management!" allows the reader to skip over three to five years of "accidental" learning and speed up his or her career. Included in this book is a discussion of insurance regulation, legal liability theories, and the premium audit process and rules. All experience levels ...

Prepare for success on the Society of Actuaries (SOA) General Insurance Ratemaking and Reserving (GIRR) Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Designed to help candidates master the key concepts and techniques essential for general insurance actuarial work, this guide covers all seven topics outlined by the SOA exam syllabus. Introduction and Key Considerations: Understand the foundational principles and key considerations that underpin general insurance actuarial work. Explore fundamental concepts crucial for success in the field. Preparing Claims and Exposure Data for Actuarial Work: ...

Prepare for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Advanced Topics in General Insurance (GIADV) Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Covering essential topics in general insurance, this guide is designed to help candidates thoroughly understand key concepts and effectively prepare for the exam. Topic: Basic Stochastic Reserving Learning Objectives: Understand how to use basic loss development models to estimate the standard deviation of an estimator of unpaid claims. Topic: Development Analysis for Excess Limits and Layers Learning Objectives: Gain insight into the considerations involved in ...