Isbn: 9781333334130 - medical examination for life insurance (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book deeply explores the role of the medical professional in the life insurance industry, from its humble beginnings in the 19th century through to the First World War. By presenting case studies, the author unveils the complex, often conflicting factors that medical examiners of the time grappled with in their assessments. The book discusses non-medical examinations, family history analysis, evaluating lifestyle factors, and assessing the impact of emerging diseases such as tuberculosis and cardiovascular disease. Compassion for the individual's story is balanced with actuarial caution, highlighting the very human element in assessing often unquantifiable risks. This book provides an invaluable historical reference for those interested in the intertwining of medicine, finance, and human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…