Section 4 - R23 - Risk Management Individuals (Eco Capital, Retirement) Flashcards
Human Capital (Definition)
PV of future earnings and wages. Often dominang in a household economic balance sheet
Human Capital (Formula)
HC = [p(st)w(t-1)(1+gt)] / (1+rf+y)^t
p(st) = prob survival @ t
w(t-1) = wage
gt = growth of wt
rf = risk free
y = adjustment for income volatility
Financial Capital (Definition)
a. Personal: auto, cloths, furniture for consumption
b. Mixed: residence, artwork, collectibles
c. Investment: stocks, bonds etc
Net Worth v. Net Wealth
Net Worth = Assets - Liabilities
Net Wealth = (HC + Investment + PV pension) - (Liabilities + PV Consumption Needs)
Financial Stages of Life (List)
- Education Phase
- Early Career
- Career Development
- Peak Accumulation
- Pre-Retirement
- Early Retirement
- Late Retirement
Individual Risk Exposures (List)
- Earnings Risk
- Premature Death (Mortality) Risk
- Longevity Risk
- Property Risk
- Liability Risk
- Health Risk
Insurance Role in Individual Risk Mgmt (Describe)
- Hedge against risk of premature death of an earner
- Provide liquidity to a beneficiary without the delay of probate
- Tax-shelted savings instrument
Life Insurance Types (List)
Temporary: Cost is lower. No cash value. Premiums fixed or may increase
Permanent: Lifetime coverage, as long as premiums are paid.
Permanent Life Insurance Types (List)
- Whole Life
- Universal
Whole Life Insurance (Describe)
- Fixed Premiums
- Cash Value may be accessed
- Non-cancelable by insurance company
- Participating or not (value grows or not)
Universal Life Insurance (Describe)
- More Flexible
- Policyholder can pay higher or lower premium
- Insurance stays in force as long as premiums are paid
Insurance Riders (Definition)
Apólices Adicionais
Common Riders (List)
- Accidental death
- Accelerated Death (diagnosed terminal)
- Guaranteed Insurability (right to purchase additional coverage)
- Waiver of Premium (if becomes disabled)
Key Considerations in Life Insurance
- Mortality Table
- Discount rate
- Valuation = Discount the FV of benefit by % of survival rate and discount rate
Loading in Insurance (Definition)
Load = Other Expenses + Profit of Insurance Company
Both add to gross premium