The Impossibility of War Risk Insurance: A Paper Read before the Insurance Institute of London on 15th March 1938

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Impossibility of War Risk Insurance: A Paper Read before the Insurance Institute of London on 15th March 1938
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William P. Elderton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:18
Dimensions(mm): Height 217,Width 142
Category/GenreMilitary history
Economic history
ISBN/Barcode 9781316633281
ClassificationsDewey:368.14
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 February 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Originally published in 1938, this book presents the content of a paper read before the Insurance Institute of London by the leading actuary and statistician Sir William P. Elderton (1877-1962). The text provides an account regarding the impossibility of insurance companies giving people compensation in the event of damage from enemy military action. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in economic history, military history and the insurance industry.