Preferred Risk

Preferred Risk is a science fiction novel by Frederik Pohl, originally published in 1955 under the pseudonym Edson McCann. The story follows Wills, a claims adjuster for a powerful insurance company that claims to control all aspects of life, including the elimination of war. When Wills encounters a man with no legs and a mysterious woman, his life takes a dramatic turn, leading him to make decisions that could impact the future of humanity. This novel won the 1955 Galaxy-Simon & Schuster novel contest, highlighting its significance in the genre.