Insurance Market Flashcards
The insurance market comprises of?
Buyers, sellers and intermediaries
Largest buyer of insurance products?
Commerce and industry
The purchase of insurance products by the public is dependent on?
Per capital income(income per person) of the country
The purchase of insurance products by commerce and industry is dependent on the?
Economic growth of the country
The process of being an underwriting member of Lloyd’s is by?
Election (secret ballot)
What is the election process of Lloyd’s membership?
A potential member is nominated by an existing member and backed by 5 other existing members
What are the types of insurance companies?
Proprietary and Mutual
What type of company is owned by shareholders?
Proprietary
What type of company is owned by policyholders?
Mutual
Out of the two types of insurance companies, which specializes in Life assurance?
Mutual Companies
Out of the two types of insurance companies, which is the most common in Nigeria?
Proprietary
The liability of a mutual company is limited to?
Premium paid
What type of company is Friendly society?
Mutual Company
In what century was Friendly Society established?
17th
Friendly societies were established in?
England