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Principles and Concepts in Insurance Quiz

#1

What is the primary purpose of insurance?

To transfer risk from individuals to the insurance company
Explanation

Risk transfer from individuals to insurer

#2

What does 'premium' refer to in insurance?

The amount of money paid for an insurance policy
Explanation

Cost of insurance policy

#3

What is the purpose of a deductible in an insurance policy?

To share the cost of covered expenses between the insured and the insurer
Explanation

Cost sharing between insured and insurer

#4

What does the term 'policyholder' refer to in insurance?

The person or entity that owns the insurance policy
Explanation

Owner of insurance policy

#5

What is the principle of indemnity in insurance?

Insurers must compensate for the actual value of the loss suffered
Explanation

Compensation for actual loss value

#6

Which of the following best describes 'underwriting' in insurance?

The process of evaluating risks and deciding whether to accept or reject applications for insurance
Explanation

Risk evaluation and policy acceptance/rejection

#7

What is 'moral hazard' in insurance?

The risk of loss due to intentional actions
Explanation

Risk from intentional actions

#8

In insurance, what is the purpose of an actuary?

To assess and calculate risks associated with insurance policies
Explanation

Risk assessment and calculation

#9

What is the difference between 'whole life' and 'term life' insurance policies?

Whole life policies have a cash value component, while term life policies do not
Explanation

Cash value component in whole life policies

#10

What is the purpose of a 'rider' in an insurance policy?

To modify or add coverage to the policy
Explanation

Modification or addition of coverage

#11

What is 'reinsurance' in the insurance industry?

Insurance purchased by insurance companies to protect themselves against large losses
Explanation

Insurance for insurers against major losses

#12

What is the 'exclusion' clause in an insurance policy?

A clause that specifies the types of losses or risks that are not covered by the policy
Explanation

Specification of non-covered risks

#13

What is 'coinsurance' in insurance?

A provision where the insured agrees to share a percentage of the covered losses
Explanation

Agreement to share covered losses

#14

What is 'aggregate limit' in insurance?

The total amount the insurer will pay for all claims during a policy period
Explanation

Total claim payment limit during policy period

#15

What is 'waiting period' in insurance?

The period of time an insured must wait before coverage begins for certain conditions
Explanation

Time before coverage starts for certain conditions

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