Mastering Risk Management Strategies

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Which of the following is NOT a risk strategy mentioned in the text?

  • Mitigate (correct)
  • Accept
  • Avoid
  • Alter

What is the purpose of insurance?

  • To transfer the severity of risks
  • To protect against possible costly risks (correct)
  • To reduce the frequency of risks
  • To eliminate all risks

What is the main source of money for insurance claims?

  • Donations from individuals
  • Government funding
  • Premiums paid by policyholders (correct)
  • Investments made by insurance companies

Which term refers to the amount paid to an insurance company in return for taking on a portion of the risk?

<p>Premium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the amount of money paid by the insured in a claim before the insurance company kicks in?

<p>Deductible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a formal request to an insurance company for coverage or compensation for a covered loss or event?

<p>Claim (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a document that details the terms and conditions of an insurance contract?

<p>Policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of insurable interest?

<p>Max, your pet hamster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the premiums to be paid for an insurance policy?

<p>Underwriters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do insurance claim adjusters do?

<p>Investigate claims to determine how much your insurer should pay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which types of insurance will be covered in this class?

<p>Health, car, home, disability, and life insurance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of mitigating risk through altering the severity?

<p>Wearing a seat belt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of mitigating risk through altering the frequency?

<p>Multi-Factor Authorization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of transferring risk through altering the severity?

<p>House Fire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role in the insurance industry?

<p>Insurance investigator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of insurable interest in insurance?

<p>To protect emotional and personal connections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of insurable interest?

<p>A pet hamster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of insurance will be covered in this class?

<p>Health, car, home, disability, and life insurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the principle of indemnity, insurance companies will compensate the insured for

<p>The actual financial loss suffered, up to the amount that would allow the insured to recover their loss but not make a profit from it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the principle of subrogation, an insurance company has the right to

<p>Recover the money they've paid out from the responsible party. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to something that causes or has the potential to cause a loss?

<p>Peril (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of insurable interest?

<p>Owning a house and insuring it against fire damage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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