#1
Which of the following best describes risk management?
Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks
ExplanationRisk management involves the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks.
#2
What is the primary purpose of insurance?
To transfer the financial consequences of risks to an insurer
ExplanationInsurance primarily aims to transfer the financial consequences of risks to an insurer.
#3
What is the purpose of a deductible in insurance?
To reduce the premium cost
ExplanationThe purpose of a deductible in insurance is to reduce the premium cost.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of risk retention?
Accepting risks and their potential consequences
ExplanationRisk retention involves accepting risks and their potential consequences.
#5
Which of the following is a key principle of insurance?
Indemnity
ExplanationIndemnity is a key principle of insurance.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of insurance?
Happiness insurance
ExplanationHappiness insurance is not a recognized type of 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
ExplanationMoral hazard refers to the risk that the insured party may behave recklessly due to being protected against the risk.
#8
What does the term 'subrogation' mean in insurance?
The right of the insurer to pursue legal action against a third party responsible for a loss
ExplanationSubrogation refers to the right of the insurer to pursue legal action against a third party responsible for a loss.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in insurance underwriting?
Eye color
ExplanationEye color is not a factor typically considered in insurance underwriting.
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically covered under a standard homeowner's insurance policy?
Flood damage
ExplanationFlood damage is not typically covered under a standard homeowner's insurance policy.
#11
Which type of insurance typically covers damage to physical property?
Property insurance
ExplanationProperty insurance typically covers damage to physical property.
#12
What is 'catastrophe insurance' primarily designed to cover?
Specific high-cost events such as natural disasters
ExplanationCatastrophe insurance is primarily designed to cover specific high-cost events such as natural disasters.
#13
What is 'loss ratio' in insurance?
The ratio of claims paid to premiums earned
ExplanationLoss ratio in insurance refers to the ratio of claims paid to premiums earned.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a factor typically considered in determining insurance premiums?
Marital status
ExplanationMarital status is not typically considered in determining insurance premiums.
#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
ExplanationActuarial science in insurance involves the study of mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance, and other industries.