Black’s Law Dictionary – Great Info Source for Insurance Workers
Many years ago, pre-internet, I would stop by the office of or email one of the in-house attorneys for a definition of an insurance term; the response was usually: Did You Look in Black’s Law Dictionary? I would say no and then was told to look there first. Finally, one of the attorneys took me to the insurance carrier’s library and stood next to me while I looked the term up in this supposedly great insurance source for legal terms.
When I first flipped through the pages, looking for a subrogation term, I was amazed that a legal treatise/dictionary written in 1891 and updated periodically covered so many topics so well. The updated versions may look expensive. However, one can obtain the Kindle version for under $3. The second edition costs under $10.
Not Just for The Claims Department
Black’s Law Dictionary 12th Ed. You can find the hardback for under $90 here.
Why did I recommend this resource? Thomson Reuters says (in the previous link)
While Black’s Law Dictionary originated in 1891, you will immediately see why it still flourishes today and why it remains the benchmark reference book. This new edition keeps the dictionary current while deepening its focus on your key phrase to reduce repetition in historical scholarship. Under the chief editorship of Bryan A. Garner, our expert editors and contributors have captured the most current terminology and definitions. With this indispensable tool, busy legal writers can quickly grasp the essence of an unfamiliar term and stay current on their legal knowledge.
This is one of the more valuable reference books that you can find in insurance. AI may have some of the source material. Regardless, Black’s Law Dictionary justifies the small investment as a great reference source used for over 125+ years.
