#1
Which type of insurance provides coverage for a specific period and pays out a death benefit if the insured passes away during that period?
Term life insurance
ExplanationProvides coverage for a set term and pays a death benefit if the insured dies during that period.
#2
What is the waiting period in an insurance policy?
The time a policyholder must wait before making a claim
ExplanationThe duration a policyholder must wait before being eligible to make a claim.
#3
In property insurance, what does 'actual cash value' (ACV) represent?
The current market value of the damaged property, taking into account depreciation
ExplanationIt is the current market value of damaged property, considering depreciation.
#4
What is the main purpose of liability coverage in an insurance policy?
To provide protection against legal claims for bodily injury or property damage caused by the insured
ExplanationIt offers protection against legal claims for injury or property damage caused by the insured.
#5
What is 'moral hazard' in insurance?
The increased risk of loss due to the policyholder's unethical behavior
ExplanationIt's the heightened risk of loss resulting from the policyholder's unethical actions.
#6
What is the cash value component in a whole life insurance policy?
The savings component that grows over time
ExplanationIt's the accumulating savings component in a whole life insurance policy.
#7
In health insurance, what is a copayment?
A fixed amount the policyholder pays for a covered healthcare service, usually at the time of service
ExplanationA set fee paid by the policyholder for a covered healthcare service, typically paid at the time of service.
#8
What does the term 'subrogation' mean in the context of insurance?
The legal right of an insurance company to pursue a third party responsible for a loss to the insured
ExplanationThe insurer's right to seek reimbursement from a third party responsible for the loss to the insured.
#9
In life insurance, what is the 'grace period'?
The period during which the policyholder can reinstate a lapsed policy without undergoing a medical examination
ExplanationA timeframe allowing the policyholder to reinstate a lapsed policy without a medical exam.
#10
What is a 'rider' in an insurance policy?
A provision added to a policy to modify or expand its coverage
ExplanationAn additional provision attached to a policy to alter or enhance its coverage.
#11
What is 'coinsurance' in health insurance?
The sharing of the cost between the policyholder and the insurance company
ExplanationIt involves sharing the costs of healthcare expenses between the policyholder and the insurance company.
#12
What does the term 'deductible' mean in an insurance policy?
The amount the policyholder must pay before the insurance coverage begins
ExplanationIt's the initial amount the policyholder must pay before insurance coverage takes effect.
#13
What is the purpose of a deductible in an insurance policy?
To share the cost between the insured and the insurer
ExplanationIt's a shared cost between the insured and insurer, with the policyholder paying a specified amount before coverage kicks in.
#14
In auto insurance, what does 'comprehensive coverage' typically include?
Coverage for damage to your vehicle caused by a covered peril other than a collision
ExplanationProtects against non-collision damages to the insured vehicle, such as theft, vandalism, or natural disasters.
#15
What is 'underwriting' in the context of insurance?
The process of investigating and evaluating the risk associated with insuring a person or property
ExplanationThe assessment and evaluation process of the risk involved in insuring an individual or property.
#16
What is the purpose of an insurance endorsement?
To add, delete, or modify coverage in the policy
ExplanationIt allows for the addition, deletion, or modification of coverage within an insurance policy.
#17
What is the role of an insurance adjuster?
To assess and investigate insurance claims
ExplanationTheir role is to evaluate and investigate insurance claims, determining the extent of coverage and compensation.
#18
In insurance terminology, what does the term 'exclusion' refer to?
A provision that limits or eliminates coverage for certain risks
ExplanationIt's a provision specifying limits or exclusions for coverage of certain risks in the policy.
#19
What is 'reinsurance' in the insurance industry?
The process of transferring a portion of the risk to another insurance company
ExplanationIt involves transferring a part of the risk from one insurance company to another.