Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 7, Vol. I, February 16, 1884 Volume 18

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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 7, Vol. I, February 16, 1884 Volume 18

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

CHAMBERS’S JOURNAL OF POPULAR LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART.

0:16
2

HOW LIFE-OFFICES PAY THEIR DEATH-CLAIMS.

12:52
3

BY MEAD AND STREAM.

16:48
4

FAMILIAR SKETCHES OF ENGLISH LAW.

20:44
5

TWO DAYS IN A LIFETIME.

28:21
6

A PEEP AT THE FALKLAND ISLANDS.

10:47
7

MISCHIEF DONE BY GOOD-NATURED PEOPLE.

7:43
8

SIX LITTLE WORDS.

0:58

Description

In this lively essay the author unpacks the once‑common worry that life‑insurance firms delayed or denied death‑benefit payments. By tracing reforms that have cut waiting times from months to days, the piece shows how modern offices now compete to settle claims quickly, turning a former criticism into a selling point. The discussion also highlights the massive sum already earmarked for widows and orphans, underscoring insurance’s broad social safety net.

The author sprinkles in amusing anecdotes—like a man who tried to split his payout between life and after‑death, or another who suggested the insurer simply deduct unpaid premiums from the death sum—to illustrate lingering misconceptions. He explains why steady premium payments, medical exams, and legal advice are essential pillars of a reliable policy. Listeners will find clear, practical guidance that demystifies the process and encourages informed decisions about protecting their families.

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Full title

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 7, Vol. I, February 16, 1884 Volume 18 Volume 18

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (94K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Susan Skinner, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2021-04-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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