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Oxford University Press - The Value of Risk: Swiss Re History

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Explore the hidden world of the reinsurance industry with The Value of Risk: Swiss Re and the History of Reinsurance. Published by Oxford University Press, this book examines how reinsurance acts as an invisible service that allows insurance companies to manage more risks and optimize their resources. While major natural disasters often bring the insurance sector into the spotlight, the actual mechanisms used to handle global risk exposure remain unknown to most people. This text provides a clear overview of how the industry operates and its role in the global economy. It is an essential read for those interested in business and economic history, offering insight into a sector that manages the financial impact of large-scale catastrophes. Understand the history and function of Swiss Re and the broader reinsurance landscape through this professional academic perspective.

Key Features

Comprehensive history of Swiss Re and the development of the reinsurance industry.

Explains how reinsurance enables companies to manage higher levels of risk exposure.

Provides insight into the industry's role during major natural catastrophes.

Offers a clear overview of the mechanisms used to handle global financial risks.

Academic quality publication from Oxford University Press for business history readers.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
19 December 2013
Listed Since
21 May 2013

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