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Understanding Insurance Principles and Mechanisms Quiz

#1

What is the primary purpose of insurance?

To transfer risk from individuals to the insurer
Explanation

Risk transfer mechanism

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of insurance?

Investment insurance
Explanation

Not a conventional insurance type

#3

What is the purpose of an insurance claim?

To request compensation for a covered loss
Explanation

Loss compensation request

#4

Which type of insurance covers medical expenses resulting from an accident?

Health insurance
Explanation

Medical expense coverage

#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of term life insurance?

Provides coverage for a specific period of time
Explanation

Time-limited protection

#6

What is the purpose of an insurance binder?

To provide temporary insurance coverage until a policy is issued
Explanation

Temporary coverage provision

#7

What does 'premium' refer to in insurance?

The amount the policyholder pays for insurance coverage
Explanation

Insurance cost

#8

What is the concept of 'indemnity' in insurance?

The process of compensating for a loss by payment
Explanation

Compensation principle

#9

Which principle of insurance states that the insured should not profit from a loss?

Principle of indemnity
Explanation

Preventing unjust enrichment

#10

What is the purpose of the 'deductible' in insurance?

To share the risk between the insured and the insurer
Explanation

Risk sharing mechanism

#11

Which type of insurance provides coverage for damage to one's own vehicle in an accident?

Collision insurance
Explanation

Vehicle damage coverage

#12

What is 'underwriting' in insurance?

The process of assessing and pricing risk for insurance policies
Explanation

Risk evaluation for pricing

#13

What is the purpose of reinsurance?

To transfer risk from the insurer to another insurer
Explanation

Insurer risk management

#14

What is 'subrogation' in insurance?

The right of the insurer to recover costs from a third party
Explanation

Cost recovery mechanism

#15

What is the primary function of an insurance broker?

To represent the interests of the insured in finding suitable coverage
Explanation

Intermediary for insurance seekers

#16

What does 'actuary' refer to in the insurance industry?

A professional who assesses and manages risk using mathematical and statistical methods
Explanation

Risk assessment professional

#17

What is 'moral hazard' in insurance?

The increase in risk due to insured individuals behaving differently
Explanation

Behavioral risk factor

#18

What is 'policyholder surplus' in insurance?

The difference between an insurance company's assets and liabilities
Explanation

Financial stability indicator

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