Chapter 8 Flashcards
What does avoiding risk entail?
As an example, you can avoid financial loss from a property by simply not owning any property
What can you do to reduce risk?
By purchasing a smaller house, you can reduce exposure to financial loss.
Accepting risk example
You can accept risk by not seeking limitations on financial loss. An example would be if have lived in a small town with less cars, the risk of getting into an accident is lower, but you accept that.
Insurance premium
The cost of obtaining insurance
Peril
A hazard or risk you face
Under writers
Employees of an insurance company who calculate the risk of a specific incandescence policy and decide what to charge people
Insurance agent
Represents one or more insurance companies and recommends insurance policies that fit customers needs.
Captive (or exclusive) insurance agent
Works for one particular insurance company
Independent insurance agency
Represents many different insurance companies
Insurance policy
Contract between insurance company and the policy owner
Auto insurance policy
Specifies the coverage provided by the insurance company for a particular individual and their vehicle
Third-party liability
Legal term describes a person who has experienced loss because of the insured
Bodily injury liability coverage
I text you again really associate with injuries you caused others
Property damage liability coverage
Protects against losses that will result in the policy or damages another person’s property is his or her car
Accident benefit coverage
Sure is against the cost of medical care for you and other passengers in your car