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What term is often used by insurance professionals to represent the potential for loss?

  • Peril (correct)
  • Risk
  • Liability
  • Hazard

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in insurance?

  • Careless attitude towards safety
  • Security measures at a business (correct)
  • Fraudulent claims
  • Age of a driver

What kind of hazard involves the conduct and attitude of people?

  • Natural hazard
  • Physical hazard
  • Environmental hazard
  • Moral hazard (correct)

A shop with high security is an example of what type of hazard?

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What is the function of key points in the study material?

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Which situation best represents a moral hazard?

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Which feature is designed to test understanding through practical exercises?

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Which of the following describes a moral hazard concerning a business's management?

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What do self-test questions at the end of each chapter help achieve?

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What can be considered a measure of physical hazard related to property construction?

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What purpose does the 'Be aware' feature serve in the study text?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of moral hazard?

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Which of the following features introduces key concepts in the study text?

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What is the benefit of referring back to the learning outcomes after studying a chapter?

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What does conduct risk involve?

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What resource is mentioned for further information and background on topics?

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Which factor is NOT mentioned as impacting the supply of materials or services?

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Which of the following features encourages revisiting previously learned points?

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What is one risk associated with climate change and sustainability?

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What does insurance risk primarily relate to?

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Which scenario represents a transitional risk related to climate change?

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What might happen if a business fails to maintain environmentally sustainable practices?

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How might Brexit be characterized concerning supply chain risks?

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What is a consequence of inadequate pricing and underwriting in the insurance sector?

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What is an example of a hazard linked to the peril of explosion?

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Which of the following best illustrates bad moral hazard regarding driving?

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What contributes to the classification of a young driver as a potential risk?

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Which hazard is associated with lightning as a natural peril?

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What is a consequence of poor security in a company?

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What does the term 'groupthink' refer to in decision-making?

<p>Conformity to group pressure at the expense of individual viewpoints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can help strengthen objectivity in group decision-making about risk?

<p>Using a risk matrix as a decision-making tool. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor should be considered alongside hazard assessment in risk management?

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Which of the following might indicate a bad moral hazard in business operations?

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What is an important factor when communicating risk to an audience?

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Which hazard is related to collision incidents?

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What is the term used to describe a person's or group’s willingness to accept risk?

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Which of the following behaviors best exemplifies risk-seeking behavior?

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Which behavior is indicative of a risk-avoiding individual?

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What factor might lead individuals to accept a risk that has effects further in the future?

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What can result from a lack of clear ground rules in group risk decisions?

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What primarily influences an individual's or organization’s self-imposed risk tolerance level?

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How does risk appetite differ from risk tolerance?

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Which of the following best defines risk appetite?

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What role does the Board of Directors play pertinent to risk tolerance in an organization?

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What factor might NOT influence the risk tolerance of a company like the insurance provider mentioned?

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In the context of risk management, which action is most likely associated with an organization exhibiting high risk appetite?

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Why might an insurance company’s underwriter temporarily accept a higher level of risk?

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What does the term 'cash liquidity' refer to in the context of risk tolerance?

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Activities

Exercises designed to reinforce learning and understanding by applying concepts to practical scenarios.

Key points

Short summaries of key points at the end of each chapter to help you remember important information.

Key terms

Essential terms and concepts introduced within each chapter, highlighting important vocabulary and knowledge.

Case studies

Short scenarios that test your understanding of concepts in real-life situations.

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Refer to:

Extracts from other sources that provide useful information or context for the topic.

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Consider this:

Prompts for deeper thought on the topic, encouraging you to explore multiple perspectives and potential implications.

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Reinforce:

Encourages you to revisit previously learned concepts to reinforce understanding and build connections.

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Examples:

Practical illustrations of key points, providing concrete examples to clarify abstract concepts.

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Peril

An event that can cause a loss, such as fire, theft, or a natural disaster.

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Hazard

Any factor that increases the likelihood or severity of a loss. It can be physical, such as a poorly maintained building, or moral, such as carelessness.

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Physical Hazard

Refers to the physical characteristics of a risk, involving measurable factors that can influence the probability of loss.

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Moral Hazard

A type of hazard related to the attitudes and behaviors of people, often impacting the likelihood of a claim.

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Security Protection

Describes the security measures, such as alarms or security guards, in place at a location. Better protection translates to a lower physical hazard.

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Construction Standards

The standards of construction, including materials and methods, used for a building. Higher standards typically lead to lower physical hazards.

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Carelessness

A person's tendency to act with less care when they have insurance, potentially increasing the likelihood of a claim.

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Dishonesty

The behavior of someone who has a history of fraudulent or exaggerated insurance claims, considered a poor moral hazard.

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Conduct risk

Potential negative consequences arising from employees' behaviors, actions, or inadequate controls, resulting in harm to customers.

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Clinical risk

The risk of injury, loss, or harm to customers receiving healthcare, stemming from processes, products, or services.

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Insurance risk

The possibility of inadequate pricing or coverage for insurance policies, leading to potential losses when claims exceed expectations.

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Sustainability risk

The chance of facing penalties or negative publicity due to a lack of clear plans to achieve carbon neutrality and address climate change impacts.

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Supply chain risk

The risk that suppliers might not be able to meet demands, impacting material availability or subcontractor services.

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Pressures on supply chain

Challenges faced by businesses due to increased demand, distribution issues, Brexit, and labor shortages, potentially impacting the supply of materials or services.

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Physical risks

Physical changes caused by climate change, such as extreme weather events, that could impact a company's operations, assets, or supply chains.

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Transitional risks

Risks related to policy changes, regulations, or market shifts in response to climate change.

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What is a peril?

A potential event that could cause a loss, such as fire, theft, or a natural disaster.

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What is a hazard?

A factor that can increase the likelihood or severity of a loss. It can be physical (like a poorly maintained building) or moral (like carelessness).

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What is a physical hazard?

A type of hazard that relates to the physical characteristics of a risk. It can be measured, like the age of a building or the type of car someone drives.

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What is a moral hazard?

A type of hazard that relates to a person's attitude or behavior. It's about how someone might act in a way that increases the risk of loss.

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What is an example of moral hazard?

A situation where someone might be more likely to take risks because they have insurance. For example, someone might drive more recklessly if they know their car is insured.

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What is security protection?

The security measures in place, such as alarms, cameras, or security guards. Improved security lowers the amount of physical hazard.

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What are construction standards?

The standards used to build a building. Higher standards usually result in fewer physical hazards.

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What is carelessness?

When someone takes less care because they know they're insured. It's a type of moral hazard.

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Groupthink

The influence of a group on individual members, leading to conformity and potential bias in decisions.

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Risk Perception

The process of understanding and reacting to risks based on personal experiences, beliefs, and values.

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Delay Effect

The tendency for individuals to prioritize immediate gratification over long-term consequences, leading to a higher acceptance of risks with delayed effects.

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Risk Appetite

The willingness of individuals or organizations to take on risks, ranging from risk-averse (avoiding risk) to risk-seeking (embracing risk).

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Risk-Seeking Behavior

Individuals who actively seek out risky activities or situations for personal enjoyment or challenge.

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Risk-Avoiding Behavior

Individuals who actively avoid risky activities or situations, preferring predictable and safe choices.

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Controllability

The ability to control or influence a situation or risk, which generally leads to higher risk tolerance.

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Familiarity

The degree to which an individual feels comfortable and familiar with a particular risk, influencing their willingness to take it on.

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Risk Tolerance

The willingness of an organization to accept risk, based on factors like financial resources, potential damage to reputation, and regulatory compliance.

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Capital

The amount of money available to cover potential losses, influencing an organization's risk tolerance.

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Business Strategy

The plans an organization has for its profitable growth, affecting its risk appetite.

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Government Regulation

Limits imposed by government regulations on risk-taking, influencing an organization's risk tolerance.

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Underwriting Profit

The potential for an insurance company to make a large profit from underwriting insurance policies.

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Underwriting

The process of assessing and pricing insurance policies, taking into account the likelihood and potential cost of claims.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Risk Management 111 Study Text

  • This is a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) 2024 study text for Introduction to Risk Management 111.
  • Access to RevisionMate (an online study support tool) is available until December 31, 2024.
  • This includes printable PDF and ebook versions of the study text, a student discussion forum, and an examination guide. Access RevisionMate via ciigroup.org/login using your login details.
  • Updates and amendments to the syllabus and content will be posted online. Users will receive notifications via email. Updates can be found at www.cii.co.uk/qualifications.

Revision Mate

  • RevisionMate is an online study support tool to aid student study and improve exam success chances.
  • Access to the tool is only available until December 31st 2024.

Updates and Amendments

  • As part of your enrolment, any modifications to the exam syllabus, and content updates, will be posted online.
  • Subscribers will be informed by email when a relevant update has been published.

Examination syllabus

  • The objective is to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of risk and the role of insurance within these principles.
  • The assessment will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) over a 2-hour period.
  • The examination period is from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
  • The examination will test your knowledge of English law and practice.
  • The study guide is accessible via screen-reader attachments to your web browser.
  • The exam guide is accessible on the CII website and in RevisionMate.

Study Skills

  • Active learning is encouraged and will improve understanding of the subject matter.
  • Underline or highlight key terms and phrases.
  • Make notes in the text, linking them to particular pages.
  • Chapter numbers are marked in the margins for easy referencing.
  • Use the 'refer to' boxes to access relevant information from other CII study texts.
  • Refer to the syllabus reading list to expand your knowledge.
  • Relate concepts to your work or organisation.

Exam Guidance

  • Answer questions carefully, identifying the actual question being asked.
  • Try to answer all questions, even if you are unsure.
  • Look out for negative questions (questions that ask "Which of the following is NOT…").

Risk

  • Risk has always been a part of life.
  • Modern risk management is a growing discipline and a useful tool for businesses and governments to mitigate harm.
  • There are significant risks to organisations globally, such as the pandemic or climate change along with new types of risks that were formerly thought to be unique to specific industries. These new forms of risk are increasingly connected and interdependent across the global economy.

Risk and Society

  • Today's society is often more risk averse than in the past.
  • The frequency and severity of disasters are increasing.
  • Legal factors are often involved in risk management as Governments impose laws and regulations in response to risk events.
  • Traditional risk avoidance and treatment approaches are evolving into more holistic enterprise-wide approaches.

Components of Risk

  • There are three types of risks in risk analysis; pure risks, speculative risks and particular risks.
  • Pure risks have the potential for only loss or no change in the situation.
  • Speculative risks have the possibility of gain or loss.
  • Peril is the event itself which gives rise to a loss; hazard describes what influences the operation or effect of a peril.
  • Physical hazards are related to the measurable physical characteristics of the risk.
  • Moral hazards describe human attitudes and behaviours.
  • Examples in the text involve physical and moral hazards as well as those surrounding business.

Risk Assessment

  • This chapter focuses on identification, analysis, and evaluation of risk within an organisation.
  • The risk assessment process attempts to classify and measure risks (using codes and numerical values for likelihood, frequency and severity) to decide the best course of action.
  • Risk assessment involves identifying risks, describing and recording risks, and analysing them to determine their impact.
  • Presenting the risk analysis as a matrix or map helps to visually summarise frequency/likelihood and severity/impact for decision making.
  • Risk is to be evaluated at the 'inherent' level, or with risk control/mitigation factored in; that is, examining risks from a "worst-case scenario" or "best-case scenario" based on the potential or observed effects of a risk.

Risk Treatment

  • This chapter discusses the various options for treating risk; eliminating it, controlling it, transferring it, or retaining it.
  • Risk elimination is most effective in the design stage, but expensive.
  • Risk control involves procedures or alterations (e.g. physical, education, or regulations) to reduce either the frequency or the severity of a risk.
  • Risk transfer involves transferring the financial consequences of a risk event to another party, such as via an insurance contract.
  • Risk retention involves the organisation handling their own risk in all possible forms and is sometimes involuntary (e.g., unavoidable risks), or voluntary (e.g., calculated risks).

Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities

  • This chapter examines the roles of directors and senior executives, risk managers and risk teams in risk management.
  • It explores the different approaches to risk management across varying global/national and private/public sectors in organisations.
  • Various organisations and roles involved in risk management (e.g., Chief Risk Officer, CRO) are discussed.
  • The responsibilities of directors, boards, and senior executives in risk management are reviewed; these include a risk subcommittee.
  • This chapter explores and examines how the three lines of defense principle is implemented in practice (particularly in regard to internal audit roles) in organisations of varying scales.
  • A 'hybrid approach' in managing risk is presented.

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