Publisher's Synopsis
The modern administration of insurance companies requires a wide variety of current knowledge together with relevant background information. The present dictionary contains not only the traditional terms in insurance but also new entries in accordance with new technologies. It contains approximately 4,000 entries and 2,000 abbreviations in five languages. The two main objectives of the dictionary are to bring all branches of insurance up to date, with special attention given to transport insurance, fire insurance, life insurance and risks to the environment; and to include the important abbreviations peculiar to sea transport insurance, general insurance and law insurance.;This multilingual dictionary will be indispensable for all connected with the insurance market (students, translators, underwriters), as well as for insurance companies and insurance associations. It is not only written for the day-to-day underwriter or for those planning to enter the insurance business, but also it will be invaluable for those involved in international trade.
