Nature of Risk

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What is an example of financial value risk?

Loss of business profit (correct)

Deciding on a restaurant menu item

Choosing a career

Loss of trust

Which type of risk involves the potential for loss of income due to unforeseen circumstances?

Personal risk (correct)

Liability risk

Property risk

Market risk

What does indirect loss refer to in property risk?

Immediate financial loss from theft

Increased property value after damage

Direct destruction of property

Loss of income during repairs (correct)

Which of the following best describes liability risk?

Accidental injury or damage to others Signup and view all the answers

Which risk is associated with the high costs of medical care and potential income loss?

Personal risk Signup and view all the answers

What would be an example of an extra expense in property risk?

Renting a temporary location after a fire Signup and view all the answers

What type of risk includes the potential for insufficient income during retirement?

Personal risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of a personal risk associated with unemployment?

Loss of earned income Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of risk as described by Vaughan and Vaughan?

A condition of uncertainty about an adverse outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of risk?

It is inherent in all aspects of life Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proximate cause' refer to in the context of insurance?

The primary cause of a loss covered under an insurance policy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exemplifies a 'peril'?

The cause of loss such as fire or theft Signup and view all the answers

In insurance terms, what is usually classified as having a high frequency and low severity?

Motor accidents Signup and view all the answers

What does the frequency of loss measure in the context of risk?

How often the loss is likely to occur Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nature of uncertainty in risk?

It is characterized by doubt and lack of knowledge about future events. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does risk generally have on our lives?

It introduces problems and potential opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk category associated with the hotel and tourism industry?

Political Stability Signup and view all the answers

What does the Law of Large Numbers state?

The larger the group of similar risks, the closer actual losses will approach expected losses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a part of Economic Factors in the hotel and tourism industry?

Economic recession Signup and view all the answers

In the context of insurance, what does 'adverse deviation' refer to?

The dispersion of actual from expected results Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following perils falls under the Health risk category?

Malaria Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'insurer'?

A company that provides insurance products to the public Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following risk categories includes 'fraud and crime'?

Crime and Safety Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frequency of loss' indicate in an insurance context?

How often claims occur during a given period Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of pure risk?

There is only a possibility of loss or no loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of probability is calculated using historical data?

Empirical Probability Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes speculative risk from pure risk?

Speculative risk involves the possibility of profit or loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which probability type relies on expert judgement for determination?

Judgemental Probability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of fundamental risk?

The risk due to inflation affecting the economy. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of empirical probability's reliability as observations increase?

It tends to approach actual loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines particular risk?

Risks that arise from individual decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies judgemental probability?

Predicting the success of a space mission by experts. Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as a moral hazard?

Dishonesty or intentionally causing a loss Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard?

Poor wiring system Signup and view all the answers

What defines a physical hazard according to the classification provided?

Tangible conditions that increase the chance of loss Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates a morale hazard?

Carelessness in safeguarding property Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hazard is primarily related to an individual’s character flaws?

Moral hazard Signup and view all the answers

What condition is a common example of a physical hazard?

The condition of road vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a hazard rather than a peril?

Insufficient safety measures Signup and view all the answers

Why are morale hazards considered unconscious?

They stem from casual attitudes towards insured losses. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a peril that causes loss?

Fire Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of a burglary or theft?

Loss of property Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a condition that increases the chance of loss?

Hazard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a loss?

Poor housekeeping Signup and view all the answers

What type of loss is primarily associated with illness?

Loss of income Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome can result from legal liability?

Court awards Signup and view all the answers

What does 'loss' refer to in the context of perils and hazards?

Reduction of property value Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about probability is correct?

It measures the chance of any event occurring. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Risk Definition

Risk is defined as a condition where there's a possibility of adverse deviation from a desired outcome.
It implies uncertainty about an outcome, usually unfavorable or undesirable.
Risk involves the chance of loss, uncertainty, and the possibility of an unfortunate occurrence.

Concept of Risk

Risk is inherent in all aspects of life.
Risk involves uncertainty about outcomes in a given situation.
Risk creates both problems and opportunities.
Risk brings surprises and makes life interesting.
Risk doesn't always imply negative consequences.

Elements of Risk

Uncertainty is a state of mind characterized by doubt, stemming from a lack of knowledge about future events (e.g., predicting road accidents).
The degree of risk considers the frequency and severity of losses.
Proximate cause is the actual and active cause of loss in insurance; insurers are only liable for losses directly caused by insured perils.

Level of Risk

Insurance often involves high-frequency, low-severity incidents (e.g., numerous minor car accidents) alongside low-frequency, high-severity incidents (e.g., rare plane crashes).
Motor accidents are frequent but less severe than plane crashes, which are less frequent but have severe consequences.

Peril

A peril is a cause of loss (e.g., fire, lightning, explosion, accidents).
Additional perils include social factors (strikes, riots), miscellaneous events (aircraft impacts, water tank bursts), and natural events (floods, storms, earthquakes).

Hazard

A hazard is a condition that creates or increases the chance of loss.
Hazards are categorized into physical, moral, and morale hazards.

Types of Hazard

Physical hazard: A physical condition increasing loss chance (e.g., faulty wiring).
Moral hazard: A character defect (dishonesty) increasing loss chance, often related to the insured person.
Morale hazard: An attitudinal defect, where an individual increases loss chance due to awareness of insurance coverage.

Examples of Hazards

Physical hazards include types of construction, property location, building occupancy, and road/vehicle conditions.
Moral hazards involve dishonesty, exaggerating claims, speeding, smoking, carelessness, and poor housekeeping.
Morale hazards cover failure in safeguarding property, reckless driving, unhealthy lifestyles, and dangerous hobbies.

Loss

Loss is a reduction or disappearance of economic value.
Types of loss include property damage, bodily injury, death, loss of income, cost of repair, legal costs, loss of property, and more.

Peril, Hazard, and Loss

Perils are causes of loss, hazards increase loss chance, and losses result from these.
Risk situations involve storage of hazardous materials, poor housekeeping, motor vehicle accidents, legal liability issues, negligence, and carelessness.
Loss scenarios include property damage, bodily harm, premature death, loss of income, additional expenses, and legal costs.

Probability Theories

Probability is the chance of a particular event occurring.
Types of probability theories include a priori probability, empirical probability, and judgemental probability.

A Priori Probability

A priori probability is determined when the total number of possible events is known (e.g., probability of rolling a six on a die).
Limited practical application in risk study due to rarity of known outcomes.

Empirical Probability

Empirical probability is determined by historical data (e.g., number of road accidents, fires).
The predicted loss increasingly approaches the actual loss as observation numbers increase (law of large numbers).

Judgemental Probability

Judgemental probability is based on expert judgment, used when historical data is lacking (e.g., astronaut programs).

Types of Risk

Pure risk: Possibility of only loss or no loss (e.g., accidents).
Speculative risk: Possibility of profit or loss (e.g., investments).
Fundamental risk: Affects the entire economy or large groups (e.g., natural disasters).
Particular risk: Affects individuals (e.g., car accidents).
Financial value risk: Measured in monetary terms (e.g., property damage).
Non-financial value risk: Not measured in monetary terms (e.g., loss of reputation).

Types of Pure Risk

Personal risk: Loss of income due to death, old age, or ill health.
Property risk: Damage or loss of property.
Liability risk: Financial losses due to injuries to others or damage to their property.

Property Risks

Direct loss: Damage to property by a peril.
Indirect loss: Losses resulting from a direct loss (e.g., business interruption).
Extra expenses: Additional costs related to the loss.

Liability Risks

Liability risk stems from unintentional injuries to others or property damage, though intentional acts can also create this risk.
Risk of being sued due to negligence, malpractice, or intentional harm.
Financial loss potential exists even if not liable.

Risk Categories Associated With Hotel and Tourism Industry

Risks in the hotel and tourism industry stem from various factors: natural disasters, crime, health issues, political instability, economic factors, technology, and socio-demographic aspects (e.g., cultural practices).

Law of Large Numbers

The law of large numbers states that the larger the group of similar risks, the closer the actual losses experienced by the group approach the expected losses.

Glossary of Terms

Key terms in risk management are defined, including adverse deviation, compensation, frequency, hazard, insured peril, insurer, and the law of large numbers.
Additional terms include liability, likelihood, loss, peril, proximate cause, risk, and severity of loss.

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This quiz explores the definition, elements, and levels of risk. It delves into how uncertainty affects outcomes and the inherent nature of risk in everyday life. Understanding these concepts can help in navigating opportunities and challenges effectively.