Risk Management and Insurance Quiz
Test your knowledge on actuarial concepts with these questions covering risk management, insurance principles, and terminology.
#1
Which of the following best describes risk management?
Eliminating all risks entirely
Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks
Accepting risks without consideration
Transferring all risks to another party
#2
What is the primary purpose of insurance?
To eliminate the possibility of risks
To transfer the financial consequences of risks to an insurer
To create risks for individuals and organizations
To profit from uncertain events
#3
What is the purpose of a deductible in insurance?
To reduce the premium cost
To increase the coverage amount
To determine the policy duration
To limit the insurer's liability
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of risk retention?
Transferring risks to another party
Accepting risks and their potential consequences
Avoiding risks entirely
Ignoring risks without considering their impact
#5
Which of the following is a key principle of insurance?
Assumption
Amendment
Assignment
Indemnity
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of insurance?
Life insurance
Health insurance
Business insurance
Happiness insurance
#7
What is 'moral hazard' in the context of insurance?
The risk that the insured party will behave recklessly because they are protected against the risk
The act of deliberately causing an event covered by insurance to collect compensation
The legal clause that dictates the terms of an insurance policy
The process of evaluating risk factors associated with an insurance policy
#8
What does the term 'subrogation' mean in insurance?
The process of settling claims with policyholders
The transfer of risk from one insurer to another
The right of the insurer to pursue legal action against a third party responsible for a loss
The act of issuing insurance policies to multiple parties
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in insurance underwriting?
Age
Occupation
Eye color
Health history
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically covered under a standard homeowner's insurance policy?
Fire damage
Flood damage
Theft
Liability protection
#11
Which type of insurance typically covers damage to physical property?
Life insurance
Health insurance
Property insurance
Liability insurance
#12
What is 'catastrophe insurance' primarily designed to cover?
Everyday risks and minor losses
Specific high-cost events such as natural disasters
Long-term health care expenses
Financial fraud and cyber-attacks
#13
What is 'loss ratio' in insurance?
The ratio of premiums collected to the total insured value
The ratio of premiums paid to the total income
The ratio of claims paid to premiums earned
The ratio of insurance coverage to policy limits
#14
Which of the following is NOT a factor typically considered in determining insurance premiums?
Age
Occupation
Marital status
Geographic location
#15
What is 'actuarial science' in the context of insurance?
The study of mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance, and other industries
The process of negotiating insurance premiums with policyholders
The legal framework governing insurance contracts
The evaluation of insurance claims by actuaries
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