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The first edition of this book, '^Adjustment of Fire Losses,” was published in 1929. Since then, the number of structures and articles of persona] property has greatly increased, with a parallel increase in the number ol property losses due to fire and other perils. A higher percentage of all property is now covered by insurance, policy conditions are less restrictive, and more perils are insured against. During the last ten years, insurance claims for losses due to perils other than fire have increased more rapidly than those for fire losses. In this book I have tried to bring up to date all that was presented in "Adjustment of Fire Losses,” and in addition, to cover accepted practice in handling losses caused by perils other than fire. Ocean-marine losses are not considered. The maritime world is controlled by international rather than American conditions and will probably continue to go its own way. Except for the chapter on Principles, this book, like its predecessor, is a manual on how the adjuster should proceed according to the terms of the contract of insurance, how he should treat with policyholders and producers, and how he should handle the various problems presented by the property or other subject matter of the insurance and by the circumstances attending the individual loss and claim. Simple situations ordinarily encountered by the novice are first discussed, then the complications most frequently encountered, and finally the difficulties that tax the abilities of veterans. My debt to the persons who have aided me with information, advice, and encouragement during the seven years that I have worked on the revision is great. Officials of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, and the Mutual Loss Research Bureau gave me help, as did the managements and personnel of the General Adjustment Bureau, the Western Adjustment and Inspection Company, the Underwriters Adjusting Company, the Underwriters Salvage Company of New Yorl?, and the Underwriters Salvage Company of Chicago. Many members of the Loss Executives Association aided me with criticism. (Preface) Por cada 10 membresías que se re utilicen, reforestamos 1 árbol, cumpliendo nuestro desafío de reforestación de más de 10.000 nuevos árboles