Advanced Introduction to Insurance Law

Elgar Advanced Introductions series

Robert H. Jerry, II, Floyd R. Gibson Missouri Endowed Professor of Law Emeritus, School of Law, University of Missouri, and Dean Emeritus and Levin Mabie & Levin Professor of Law Emeritus, Levin College of Law, University of Florida, US

Providing a comprehensive overview of the body of law that regulates the insurance business, this Advanced Introduction evaluates the governing principles, policies, values, and purposes of insurance legislation and related judicial doctrines. It examines the ways in which the industry’s origins help us understand the present, and how insurance connects to major public policy issues that will shape the world for future generations.

‘Bob Jerry has done a remarkable job of covering a lot of ground in a short book. The Advanced Introduction lives up to its name, providing lawyers, judges and law students a high-level, sophisticated view of an enormously complex field of law.’
– Tom Baker, University of Pennsylvania, Carey Law School, US

‘Professor Jerry has written a succinct tour de force of insurance principles, doctrine, and policy that in addition to providing a roadmap for students is also a ready reference for insurance scholars.’
– Jeffrey W. Stempel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, US

‘This book is a gem. Only an expert like its author can give such a brief and, at the same time, in-depth study of the legal and business sides of insurance. No previous knowledge is required, as the exposition is very clear and full of examples from everyday life.’
– María Luisa Muñoz Paredes, University of Oviedo, Spain

‘Dean Robert Jerry’s Advanced Introduction to Insurance Law is that rare compilation that respects its readers. For the novice, the book deals with a complex subject in an accessible and unpatronizing way; for the expert, the book is a valuable overview. Jerry’s ambitious goal of “seek[ing] to preserve the value of brevity while engaging the complexities [of insurance] . . . .” is easily met. This is a must read.’
– Leo P. Martinez, University of California, US