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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.

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.

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.

There are dramatic differences in health between countries and within countries. But this is not a simple matter of rich and poor. These health inequalities defy usual explanations. Conventional approaches to improving health have emphasised access to technical solutions – improved medical care, sanitation, and control of disease vectors; or behaviours – smoking, drinking – obesity, linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer. These approaches only go so far.

The instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT Revised & updated for 2025 THE PATH TO YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT STARTS RIGHT HERE! Retirement today is more complex than ever before. It is most...

After the shocking murder of Ed Netherland at a secluded location in the Virgin Islands, architect Kem Hinton (Tennessee Bicentennial Mall) is stunned and confused by a mysterious occurrence at the funeral of his former classmate. Given a haunting challenge, he embarks on a decade-long investigation into the lifetime exploits of this ingenious person after their shared time in school, uncovering a fascinating yet bizarre, tangled web of toxic waste endeavors, controversial life insurance techniques, enticing investment schemes, accumulation of enormous wealth, and then the loss of millions...

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.

Unraveling the mysteries of insurance markets, Liran Einav, Amy Finkelstein, and Ray Fisman explore such issues as why insurers want to know so much about us and whether we should let them obtain this information; why insurance entrepreneurs often fail (and some tricks that may help them succeed); and whether we’d be better off with government-mandated health insurance instead of letting businesses, customers, and markets decide who gets coverage and at what price.

After years as a consultant to some of the world's biggest brands and having owned 10 companies himself, Troy Hazard has learned crucial lessons on predicting potential business issues before you experience them. Now Troy offers you the skills to prepare your business for a better future. Along with his stories of what works, he also shares his experiences of what doesn't work.

The only and therefore funniest actuarial fairy tale book in the world! Actuarial Fairy Tales is the result of fitting a statistical humor distribution to a dataset of well-known fairy tales after making some assumptions and unfounded extrapolations. Hypothesis tests show, at the 1 percent level, that this audiobook is significantly funnier than being eaten by a wolf, locked in a tower or poisoned by an apple. The perfect bedtime listening for actuaries, data analysts, and financial analysts everywhere, guaranteed to send them to sleep.

If you're looking for a practical audiobook that provides useful knowledge about risk-management concepts, then pay attention....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK “A tour de force . . . a comprehensive and suitably furious guide to the political landscape of American healthcare . . . persuasive, shocking.”—The New York Times America’s Bitter Pill is Steven Brill’s acclaimed book...

What if you could scale your Property & Casualty Insurance Agency from $3 million to $150 million in just 84 months – WITHOUT cold calling, outrageous franchise fees, or outdated sales tactics? Pete Poggi did EXACTLY that. Now, the founder of John Galt Insurance reveals the specific blueprint that's helped agents like Tyler Nagle (a college dropout) build a $4 million book in 36 months and Zane Lefko go from writing $3,000 per week to a $30 million book of business before turning 30.

They say a fool and his money are soon parted, and, for the 1 percent, this is especially true. The more wealth one has, the more risks to their financial security. But with the right knowledge, planning, and guidance, the affluent can not only preserve their assets but enjoy them as well. Private wealth manager Frazer Rice has seen every challenge and success that the well-off can face. In Wealth, Actually, he shares his holistic, adaptable approach to wealth management.

In 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make, expert Danielle K. Roberts—co-founder of Boomer Benefits—shares the most common pitfalls people face when navigating Medicare and shows you how to avoid them. Whether you’re approaching age 65, retiring after 65, helping a loved one, or simply unsure about Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, this audiobook gives you the clarity you need.

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 practical, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone involved in choosing or monitoring a life insurance policy. This guide helps make a complex financial product understandable for consumers and is an essential reference, textbook, and training manual for financial advisors. Using a simple question-and-answer format, Steuer covers the essential basics and the finer points of life insurance.

You worked your whole life to retire—so why are you worried about money? Retirement was supposed to be a reward, not a source of anxiety. But many retirees find themselves trapped in uncertainty, second-guessing every spending decision, worried money won’t last—or worse. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not sure I can afford to enjoy my retirement,” this book is for you. In Buy Back Your Life, retirement specialist, Daniel Rondberg, reveals a proven path to retire with confidence, purpose, and peace of mind.

Open doors to a great career in finance by passing the Series 7— without feeling overwhelmed or stressed! Looking to advance your career in finance? Eager to maintain a competitive edge in the financial expertise job market? Or just feeling stuck on a career plateau? Then, it may be time for you to get certified as a General Securities Representative!

Medicare For Dummies, 3rd Edition will help you navigate the complicated, often confusing maze of the Medicare system. In simple language, with clear step-by-step instructions, the book helps you determine how and when to enroll, avoid costly mistakes, and find a plan that is right for you and your family.

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"?