Test 2 Flashcards
Define insurance
Insurance offers (financial) protection against possible loss and tries to put the insured person back in the same financial position that they were in before the loss occurred.
Define the term insurance policy
An insurance policy sets out details of the types of losses covered and the amount of compensation to be paid.
Define the term compensation
Compensation is a financial payment made to an insured person if they suffer an insured loss.
Define the term premium
A premium is the amount paid by the insured person to an insurer in return for providing insurance cover for a particular risk.
Define the term excess policy
The policy excess is the amount the insured person must pay for any loss or damage to the insured item. The insurance company pays the rest.
Define the term utmost good faith
The person seeking insurance must provide all relevant details and be truthful. Eg drivers must inform company if they have penalty points as it increases the degree of risk
Define the term insurance interest
The insured must benefit financially from the items existence and suffer financially from its loss.eg if your house burns down to the ground it effects you and if it happens to your neighbours it’s them who suffer
Define the term indemnity
The insured cannot make a profit from insurance. If underinsured the average clause formula is used to calculate the fraction of compensation they are in tilted to.eg. A person can’t make a 50000 euro claim if the cost was only 30000
Define the term contribution
If the person is insured by two or more insurance companies and makes a claim the compensation to be paid will be split between them.eg. If you lose a ring 2 companies will share pay the value if you are under 2 policies
Define the term subrogation
Once the insurance company pays the claim they take legal rights and the insured cannot sue for damages.eg. If the insured car was stolen and compensation is paid and it is later found it then belongs to the insurance company
Define the term loading
It is an extra amount added to the basic premium to cover increased risks
Define the term a no claims bonus
It is a discount on an insurance premium. It rewards the insured party for not making any claims on the policy
Define the term actusey
It is a person hired by an insurance company to calculate all the premium
Define the term asesor
A person hired by an insurance company to calculate all the compensation
What is a claim form
It is a slip you have to fill out to your insurance company if you want to make a claim
Define the term quotation
A quotation is a written document that a seller sends to a potential buyer that shows the price of the goods and any terms of sale.
Define the term average clause
The average clause applies in the case of underinsurance and partial loss, based on the principle of indemnity.
What is comprehensive insurance
Comprehensive benefits all parties and vehicles that suffer loss or injury in an incident, including the insured person and their vehicle.
Define the term critical illness cover
In the event of a serious illness, this cover pays out a tax-free sum of money if you are medically diagnosed with one of the serious illnesses or disabilities that your policy covers. An example is a heart attack.
Define the term endowment policy
Endowment policy pays a guaranteed amount on a specified date or, if it occurs sooner, on the death of the insured person.
Give me a definition for exclusions
Exclusions are specific items or risks that are not insured.
What is the definition of health insurance
In the event of serious illness or accident, health insurance covers the cost of hospital care and some medical bills. It can provide cover for a hospital stay and operations.
Define the term holiday/travel insurance
If something unfortunate happens to the insured person while they are on holiday or travelling, they will be covered. Eg if they lose there suitcase or get into an accident
What is home insurance
This covers the building and the contents in the event of fire, flood, storm or accidental damage. It provides compensation if the structure of the building is damaged or furniture and personal belongings