Understanding Fire Insurance and Compensation
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Which type of hazard refers to the characteristics and qualities of the subject-matter proposed for insurance?

  • Insurance hazard
  • Moral hazard
  • Physical hazard (correct)
  • Social hazard

What is an example of a physical hazard mentioned in the text?

  • Exercising daily
  • Eating unhealthy food
  • Smoking (correct)
  • Reading books

In the text, what accelerates the peril in the case of a fire in an explosives manufacturing unit?

  • Explosives (correct)
  • Sand
  • Air
  • Water

Which of the following is not classified as a physical hazard in the text?

<p>Tidal waves near the sea-shore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazards can be categorized as physical hazards or moral hazards?

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

How do physical hazards affect risks in insurance, as explained in the text?

<p>They increase the risks involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is generally used when a condition causes, increases, or influences the risk, resulting in a loss?

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

Which of the following can help reduce potential damage from a peril like fire in the case of fire insurance?

<p>Installing smoke-detectors, fire-extinguishers, and water-sprinklers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by the loss that may happen if a peril strikes?

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

What is referred to as the maximum possible loss that can happen?

<p>Maximum possible loss (M.P.L.) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of losses include expenses for cleaning-up, removal of debris, loss of rent, production, and profits?

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

What is necessary to understand the risk according to the text?

<p>Identifying and analyzing risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the role of insurance in the context of fire?

<p>Insurance provides coverage only when there is financial loss due to fire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would insuring a very old building be considered more risky than insuring a new building in the context of fire, earthquake, or floods?

<p>Old buildings have a higher likelihood of suffering significant damage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between insurance and risk based on the text?

<p>Insurance covers risks where there is uncertainty about the possibility of loss or damage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation will an insurance company pay compensation according to the text?

<p>When there is accidental fire leading to financial loss. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the example of insuring a tanker carrying petroleum products versus water illustrate?

<p>Risk varies based on what the tanker is carrying. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about obtaining insurance?

<p>Insurance should be obtained for risks with uncertain outcomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main considerations mentioned in the text?

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

Why do makers of passenger aircrafts incur additional costs for safety measures?

<p>Due to moral obligation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Scenario-1, why do passenger aircrafts carry enough fuel to reach their destination and further?

<p>To prevent a crash (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do factories maintain inventories of essential spares according to the text?

<p>To reduce delays in repairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the objectives influence when considering costs?

<p>How much is 'too much' for prevention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are prevention costs never considered 'too much' according to the text?

<p>Because they are outweighed by the potential costs of crashes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk management technique involves keeping 'Back-Up' copies to prevent interruptions in business operations?

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

Which risk management technique aims to spread risks across different areas that may not be affected equally or at the same time?

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

In risk management, what is the purpose of indemnity agreements?

<p>To compensate for losses incurred by another party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is hedging used as a risk management technique?

<p>When risks in the two transactions are reciprocal or moving in opposite directions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must personnel involved in implementing and monitoring risk-management techniques understand?

<p>The technique decided upon and its objective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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