Insurance Flashcards
What is Insurable Interest?
You will suffer a financial loss when the insured item is damaged.
What is contribution?
If an insured item is covered by two insurance companies, each company will pay half.
What is indemnity?
You can’t make a profit from insurance.
What is subrogation?
When there is a dispute at who is at fault, the insurance company can continue the claim in your name.
What is compensation?
What the insurance company pays out for damage caused
What is a premium?
What you pay to an insurance company.
Who is an actuary?
A person who works for the insurance company and works out premiums.
What does an insurance broker do?
He compares premiums from different insurance companies and finds you the cheapest.
What are the 2 things home insurance covers?
Buildings and contents
What is Utmost good faith?
When taking out insurance, tell all facts and the truth.
Name the 3 types of life assurance
- Term Policy
- Whole Life Policy
- Endowment Policy