Insurance Flashcards

1
Q

What is Insurable Interest?

A

You will suffer a financial loss when the insured item is damaged.

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2
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What is contribution?

A

If an insured item is covered by two insurance companies, each company will pay half.

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3
Q

What is indemnity?

A

You can’t make a profit from insurance.

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4
Q

What is subrogation?

A

When there is a dispute at who is at fault, the insurance company can continue the claim in your name.

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5
Q

What is compensation?

A

What the insurance company pays out for damage caused

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6
Q

What is a premium?

A

What you pay to an insurance company.

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7
Q

Who is an actuary?

A

A person who works for the insurance company and works out premiums.

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8
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What does an insurance broker do?

A

He compares premiums from different insurance companies and finds you the cheapest.

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9
Q

What are the 2 things home insurance covers?

A

Buildings and contents

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10
Q

What is Utmost good faith?

A

When taking out insurance, tell all facts and the truth.

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11
Q

Name the 3 types of life assurance

A
  1. Term Policy
  2. Whole Life Policy
  3. Endowment Policy
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