Since its original publication in 1992, Group Insurance has become the resource of choice for experts as well as beginners. It is an essential tool for anyone who wishes to practice in the group benefits field. This text is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of group insurance in the United States and Canada. It addresses life and health insurance as well as government programs and more specialized forms of insurance. Emphasis is placed on the actuarial aspects of this important field of insurance including pricing, regulation, underwriting, financial reporting, and modeling. The seventh edition of Group Insurance contains a number of important changes and enhancements. Every chapter in the book has been revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the group insurance market. There are also new chapters on Group Insurance Reserves and Estimating Pharmacy Claim Costs, along with a greatly expanded treatment of the impact of the Affordable Care Act in the United States. Finally, improved organization should provide a logical guide to the detailed content of this text. - from Amzon