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What is the primary purpose of insurance as described in the context?

  • To help insureds regain their footing after a loss (correct)
  • To provide investment opportunities for insurers
  • To manage cash flow uncertainty in all situations
  • To eliminate the possibility of future losses

How does insurance help in managing cash flow uncertainty?

  • It reduces the influence of market fluctuations on cash flow
  • It eliminates all cash flow variations
  • It limits financial effects to deductible payments and amounts over policy limits (correct)
  • It guarantees a fixed amount of cash flow in all circumstances

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of insurance?

  • Providing tax advantages (correct)
  • Reducing social burdens
  • Providing a source of investment funds for insurers
  • Encouraging loss control activities

What might be a cost associated with insurance?

<p>Operating costs for insurers and opportunity costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about insurance's role in society?

<p>It helps insureds recover after a loss, reducing burdens on society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a limitation of insurance?

<p>It can lead to a false sense of security regarding losses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a key legal function of insurance?

<p>To meet requirements relevant to job-related injuries for employers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insurance can help organizations by providing which of the following?

<p>A buffer against losses covered under policy limits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Insurance: Financial Protection

Insurance helps protect individuals and organizations from financial ruin after a covered loss by providing compensation for damages.

Insurance: Cash Flow Stability

Insurance helps manage financial uncertainty by reducing the impact of unexpected losses on an individual's or organization's cash flow.

Insurance: Legal Compliance

Insurance policies can fulfill legal requirements, such as auto liability insurance or workers' compensation insurance for employers.

Insurance: Loss Prevention

Insurers encourage insured individuals and organizations to take steps to prevent losses, resulting in a safer environment for everyone.

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Insurance: Investment Funds

Insurance premiums paid by policyholders become investment funds for insurance companies, contributing to the overall economy.

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Insurance: Social Benefit

Insurance helps reduce societal burdens by supporting recovery after a loss, lessening reliance on government assistance.

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Insurance: Cost Breakdown

The cost of insurance includes premiums paid by policyholders, operating expenses of the insurance company, and potential for increased losses due to fraud or moral hazard.

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Insurance: Benefits & Costs

Insurance is a financial tool that involves trade-offs. While it provides protection and other benefits, it comes with associated costs and potential limitations.

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