Life Assurance

Life Assurance: A Historical and Statistical Account of the Population, the Law of Mortality, and the Different Systems of Life Assurance is a book written by Alfred Burt in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and statistical analysis of life assurance, which is the practice of providing financial protection to individuals in the event of their death. Burt’s work covers a wide range of topics related to life assurance, including the history of the practice, the legal framework that governs it, and the various methods used to calculate mortality rates. He also explores the different types of life assurance policies that were available at the time, including whole life and term policies, as well as the different systems used to calculate premiums and payouts.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life assurance. Burt begins by providing an overview of the population and mortality rates in England and Wales during the mid-19th century, and then goes on to explore the different methods used to calculate mortality rates, including the Carlisle and Northampton tables.Burt also examines the legal framework that governs life assurance, including the various acts of parliament that have been passed to regulate the industry. He discusses the different types of life assurance policies that were available at the time, including policies that provided protection against death, disability, and sickness.Overall, Life Assurance: A Historical and Statistical Account of the Population, the Law of Mortality, and the Different Systems of Life Assurance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of life assurance. Burt’s work provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the industry, and is still relevant today for those studying insurance and financial services.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.