Is the leading Australian publication on this complex area directed at students, financial planners, insurance professionals and the general public.This essential guide provides practical instruction that will enhance financial planning and insurance curriculums. Insurance and Risk Management provides a clear analysis of the principles of insurance and the types of insurance products available, as well as a comprehensive discussion on insurance law, risk identification and management, regulation, compliance, ethics and advisers' due diligence responsibilities when providing advice on financial products. Features- Provides a practical explanation of risk management and its application- Explains complicated and technical general and life insurance concepts in plain English- Empowers readers to present life and general insurance risk management solutions in an authoritive and professional manner- Provides readers with a detailed explanation of the theory of ethics and its application in the workplace- Assists learning with study questions, references and further reading