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Insurance is more than just policies and premiums—it's a complex web of human psychology, fear, and the pursuit of security. In The Psychology of Insurance, licensed insurance agent Karman Jones dives into the often-overlooked psychological forces that drive our decisions when it comes to insurance.

The denial of valid insurance claims is not occasional or accidental or the fault of a few bad employees. It's the result of an increasing and systematic focus on maximizing profits by major companies such as Allstate and State Farm. Citing dozens of stories of victims who were unfairly denied payment, the book explains how people can be more careful when shopping for policies and what to do when pursuing a disputed claim. It also lays out a plan for the legal reforms needed to prevent future abuses.

Passing the AAPC CPC exam is a major milestone for those seeking to become Certified Professional Coders. Conquer the AAPC CPC Exam: Your Concise Guide to Becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the American Academy of Professional Coders provides a structured, clear, and practical review of essential coding concepts. This concise yet comprehensive guide covers ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems, including Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, surgical procedures, anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and laboratory services. It also includes key principles of ...

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. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. For Nassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything about our world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personal lives. Elegant, startling, and universal in its applications, The Black Swan will change the way you look at the world.

In this book, you’ll discover everything you need to know to thrive in the world of final expense insurance telesales. Perfect for those with a strong work ethic and a desire for growth, this guide offers a step-by-step approach to mastering selling final expense remotely.

Who grows up as a kid thinking they want to be an Insurance Agent or own their own Insurance Agency? For 27 years, Randy Thompson’s experience as a teacher, coach, insurance agent and business owner has taught him what not to do in business and what it takes to win and make money. As an athlete of any sport, coaches and athletes are always working, practicing, honing their craft and pushing to gain an edge and win! The same goes with us in business. This book is a resource for you to gain an edge and get better. When things are done the right way, you win. When you cut corners or do it ...

America's elite have been using cash value life insurance to stockpile wealth for centuries. Used correctly, it is better described as a personal bank on steroids, and a financial bunker for tough times. To be clear, this audiobook is not about the typical garbage peddled by most insurance agents. Rather, an alternative to the risky investment strategies taught by Wall Street. It details a highly efficient form of cash value life insurance designed to supercharge your savings and stockpile wealth.

One in five Americans now has medical debt in collections and rising health care costs today threaten every small business in America. Dr Makary, one of the nation's leading health care experts, travels across America and details why health care has become a bubble. Drawing from on-the-ground stories, his research and his own experience, The Price We Pay paints a vivid picture of price-gouging, middlemen and a series of elusive money games in need of a serious shake-up.

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. Against the Gods chronicles the remarkable intellectual adventure that liberated humanity from oracles and soothsayers by means of the powerful tools of risk management that are available to us today.

In The Long Fix, physician and health-care CEO Vivian S. Lee, MD, cuts to the heart of the health-care crisis. The problem with the way medicine is practiced, she explains, is not so much who's paying, it's what we are paying for. Insurers, employers, the government, and individuals pay for every procedure, prescription, and lab test, whether or not it makes us better - and that is both backward and dangerous.

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 ...

Now in its 4th edition printing, Dr. Troy Clark's book has energized multitudes of business professionals and audiences, providing hope and practical know-how to succeed. His field tested methods released salespersons who were living on food stamps to earning weekly 4 figure paychecks within 10 weeks. Troy averaged 14 sales per week acquiring 669 clients in his first year (48 weeks) to launch an exceptional final expense insurance career in 2003. He is an awarded NATIONAL TOP PRODUCER.

Radical uncertainty changes the way we should think about decision-making. For over half a century economics has assumed that people behave rationally by optimizing among well-defined choices. Behavioral economics questioned how far people are rational, pointing to the cognitive biases that seem to describe actual behavior.

Looking for some new life insurance sales insights? Struggling to move the dial on your sales? Find yourself on cruise control? Phone not ringing? In this second edition, I've packed new tricks, tips, and strategies to help you do just that...move the dial on your life business. Selling isn't easy, especially now in this time of hyper competition and insure-tech.

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.

A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What's Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation's other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money.

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"?

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. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of insurance theories, be better prepared to explain insurance concepts to their clients, and develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the claims valuation process.

Extensively updated, the second edition of Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management examines the latest technologies, such as Riskonnect and High Tech Electronic Platform (HTEP), and helps listeners recognize both internal and external exposures, understand crucial concepts such as risk mapping and risk identification, and align risk opportunities with their organizations' business models.

In 2007, David Goldhill’s father died from infections acquired in a hospital - one of more than two hundred thousand avoidable deaths per year caused by medical error. The bill was enormous - and Medicare paid it. These circumstances left Goldhill angry and determined to understand how world-class technology and personnel could coexist with such carelessness - and how a business that failed so miserably could be paid in full.