Insurance Flashcards
Compensation
When insurance companies pay for damage
Premium
The amount of money people pay to insurance companies
How does insurance work
People pay premiums to insurance companies for the year. The company uses the money to pay for people who have suffered a loss. Insurance companies have the money to back you up when you need it
Actuary
When insurance companies use statistics to find out the risk of an accident happening
Insurance broker
An insurance person who will contact multiple companies and get the best deal for you
Assessor
Same as loss adjuster but works for the people not the insurance companies
Risk
Likelihood of an accident happening
Claim
When damage is done and ask insurance company to pay for damage
Loadings
Higher risk=higher premiums
Discount
Lower risk=lower premium
House insurance
Covers 2 things: building and contents
Contents
The valuable inside the building
3rd party fire and theft
Minimum insurance cover you to have. If it’s your fault, you and your car are not covered
Fully comprehensive
Everybody in the crash is covered, but has a more expensive premium
No claims bonus
If you don’t make a claim your premium is cheaper