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Insurance: The Archetypal Risk Management Institution - Financial Markets

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts of insurance as a risk management institution in this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Financial Markets course. Delve into the mechanics of risk pooling, probability theory, and statistical tools that enable insurance companies to minimize overall risk. Examine the evolution of the insurance industry, from its historical roots to modern innovations and regulatory frameworks. Gain insights into various insurance types, including multiline, monoline, and property and casualty insurances. Analyze the challenges faced by insurance companies today and understand the critical role of government regulation in overseeing these institutions. Through this 75-minute session, develop a deeper understanding of how insurance serves as an essential tool for promoting human welfare and managing financial risks in society.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Circumventing Selection Bias in the Equity Premium Puzzle
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- Chapter 2. Politics in the Stock Market and Modern Mutual Funds
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- Chapter 3. The Intuition behind Insurance
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- Chapter 4. Multiline, Monoline, and P&C Insurances
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- Chapter 5. The Advent and Development of the Insurance Industry
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- Chapter 6. Government and NAIC Regulation of Insurance
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- Chapter 7. Problems with Insurance Companies Today
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