Insurance Finance

The claims process has become so automated that legitimate claims are denied without ever being seen by human eyes. Exceptions and exclusions are buried within small print that can bury your claim. Many claims departments operate under a culture of paranoia in which legitimate claims are denied, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Commercial and individual policyholders pay premiums with the understanding that insurers will pay claims fairly, fully, and promptly. It’s time for the insurance industry to Pay Up!.

A legendary CEO tells the inside story of building the world's largest insurance company - and the dramatic tale of its near-destruction after he left in early 2005, as successors transformed AIG and drove it to the center of the financial crisis of 2008.

Life is unpredictable, but you can set yourself up for success by being prepared. It's essential to make sure that your family has protection against catastrophic expenses with life insurance coverage—no matter the size of your plan!

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.

Things you need to do now! Learn what decisions are necessary when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any terminal illness. With the emotional weight of dealing with a terrible, terminal disease, these decisions can seem like too much to deal with. This audiobook helps you begin sorting these problems out and tackling them one by one using numerous checklists with easy-to-follow instructions for exactly what you need to do.

Michael Weaver’s book, Game Changer, is a must-listen for the insurance agent trying to take their agency to the next level. In the book, Michael reveals his secrets to having a profitable agency year after year. The author will show you how having the right focus daily will give you the bandwidth to concentrate your efforts on income-producing activities that lead to massive results. You will see how having the right focus, accompanied by value-based sales conversations and great processes, will set your up for an amazing career.

Created for risk professionals and non-risk professionals alike, this easy-to-understand guide helps you meet the increasingly insistent demand to make sophisticated assessments of companies' risk exposure. It provides the latest methods for measuring and transferring credit risk, increasing risk-management transparency, and implementing an organization-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) approach.

A young physician’s most important asset isn’t an investment or real estate portfolio—it’s the ability to earn a good income performing your specialty. Potentially eight figures, this asset needs insurance. But insurance that truly protects your income and safeguards your quality of life isn’t easy to find.

Based on three years of research and more than 300 firsthand interviews with experts, Your Best Health Care Now is your easy-to-follow, real-world guide to making today's health system work for you. You'll learn all the smart moves and timely tips to get better care and save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars - no matter what your concerns may be. Whether you're trying to book a free checkup, negotiate with a surgeon, or worrying about high insurance deductibles and rising premiums, Your Best Health Care Now has the answers you need.

Financial Self-Defense provides the listener a complete step-by-step introduction on the practical and effective strategies they can take to insulate every type of asset from losses due to lawsuits, bankruptcy, divorce, tax problems, foreclosure, and other financial disasters. The audiobook also demonstrates the need for defensive planning and how defensive planning can be advantageously integrated with estate, tax, investment, and other financial planning objectives.

Every dealer sells F&I products, and most dealers understand the importance of the F&I department in terms of its contribution to the bottom line. Unfortunately, F&I is not a regulated profession, meaning one doesn't need any type of state license to practice, and because of that there is very little formal education available. The actual management of the F&I department, product selection, and different types of participation programs are largely ignored, so most dealers, general managers, and finance managers must figure out these aspects in real time, on the job.

It was supposed to be one night. But I wanted more. I always do. Lucky for me she ends up being my newest employee shortly after our rendezvous. Or maybe luck has nothing to do with it. Something seems off—hopefully her clothes. There’s no way we can take things farther now that she’s under me. At the company of course. But then she ends up pregnant and I’m honestly not sure it’s mine. Brilliantly, I tell her that. And now I have to go from Johnny-all-night to a persistent playboy to get her back. Midnight is soon to strike at the masquerade ball. And the love of a lifetime is ...

The superwealthy in America have been using the insurance industry as their own personal piggy bank since the start of the industrial revolution. When you do it right, you can use this same practice to protect your money all the way until retirement. This is more than just a garbage insurance strategy. This is about investing your money in a way that the fat cats on Wall Street don't like. It's low risk, high reward.

From how to save for the day when you stop—or scale back—working to smart investment strategies to the best states to retire in to how to calculate your benefits, Retirement 101, 2nd Editions helps you create a retirement plan to accomplish your goals whatever they are.

In an era of rapid technological advancements, the financial world is transforming before our eyes. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital wallets are no longer niche innovations—they are revolutionizing the global financial system. Yet, with this transformation comes new risks, vulnerabilities, and unanswered questions about how to ensure trust and stability in a decentralized digital economy. How can traditional tools like deposit insurance evolve to meet the challenges of this new era? Financial Safety Nets in the Digital Age delves deep into these questions, ...

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"?

The life insurance industry stands at a pivotal moment. Consumer trust is eroding, many new technology entrants have failed, and the demands for innovation have never been more urgent. Maria Ferrante-Schepis offers a compelling “video tape review” of the industry’s last decade, enabling us to rethink what’s possible in a negative demand category.

Struggling to understand your credit rating? Should you get a new credit card? What loans are best for your situation? How much insurance do you really need? When should you start saving for retirement? Why is an emergency fund important? Find the answers to all of that and more! Here’s a clear roadmap for your successful future! How do you prepare for a future that's becoming increasingly uncertain? The future might seem scary, but it doesn't have to be. With this guide, you can learn to take control of your finances and build a robust foundation for your bright future. Finding ...

Steven Levitt, the original rogue economist, and Stephen Dubner have been working hard, uncovering the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, from charity to terrorism and prostitution. And with their inimitable style and wit, they will take us on another even more gripping journey of discovery. Superfreakonomics will once again transform the way we look at the world.

Breaking Barriers while Building Wealth Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey of financial empowerment and personal transformation with "Breaking Barriers while Building Wealth." In this captivating and empowering book, our author, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant and successful entrepreneur, takes you by the hand and reveals the secrets to financial success, all while embracing the unique experience of being a Black woman. Drawing from over two decades of experience, she shares her remarkable journey through the realms of finance, investments, entrepreneurship, and feminism. ...