""The Standard Life Assurance Company"" offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most significant financial institutions in British history. Written by the esteemed financial expert Sir William Schooling, this work chronicles the growth and evolution of the company, providing deep insights into the development of the life assurance industry during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Schooling meticulously details the administrative challenges, the actuarial breakthroughs, and the economic shifts that shaped the firm's trajectory from its inception in Edinburgh to its expansion across the globe.
The book serves as a vital record of corporate governance and financial strategy, illustrating how the principles of mutual benefit and prudent investment allowed the company to weather periods of economic instability. For readers interested in business history, ""The Standard Life Assurance Company"" provides a window into the Victorian and Edwardian financial worlds, highlighting the intersection of social welfare and commercial enterprise. This authoritative account is an essential resource for understanding the foundations of modern insurance practices and the enduring legacy of a premier Scottish institution.
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By:
William Schooling Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 399g ISBN:9781026002360 ISBN 10: 1026002362 Pages: 156 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
