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1
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its a method for spreading individual risk among a large group of people to make losses more affordable for all -

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insurance

2
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its the uncertainty as to as fiancial loss, increased by perils and hazards -

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risk

3
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under the policy, the insurer agrees to assume an indentified risk for a fee, called the ….

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premium

4
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premiums are usually paid at regular intervals by the ………… of the policy (……)

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owner

policyholder

5
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in insurer collects ……… from policyholders under the assumption that only a few policyholders will have financial losses at any given time -

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insurance premiums

6
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3 insurable risks -

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personal
property
liability

7
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personal risks have to do w/ …..

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life, health, disability

8
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property risks have to deal w/ …….

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fire, theft, wind, rain, accident, natural disaster

9
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liability risks have to deal w/ ……

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car accidents, personal injuries, business mistakes

10
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its an insurable risk where you are responsible; can be sued

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liability risk

11
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risk management process - 3 steps -

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identify risks of loss
assess seriousness of risks
handle risks

12
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pure risk- insurable (……) -

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accidental

13
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speculaative risk - not insurable (…..) -

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stocks

14
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3 ways to handle risks -

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risk avoidance
risk reduction
risk assumption

15
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5steps in making a risk-management plan -

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increase deductibles
purchase group insurance
consider payment options
look for discount opportunities
comparison shop
16
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if property is damaged, insurance will pay -

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property risk

17
Q

it means you can be sued

-you are at the risk of being sued -

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liability risk

18
Q

homeowners insurance covers ….

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physical damage coveragge
theft and vandalism coverage
liability coverage

19
Q

2 automobile insurance -

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cost of automobile insurance

types of automobile insurance coverage

20
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cost of automobile insurance (6) -

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model, style, age of car
driver classification
location
distance driven
purpose ofdriving
age/sec of other drivers oof the car
21
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7 types of automobile insurance coverage -

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liability
collison
comprehensive
personal injury protection (pip)
uninsure/underinsured motorist
no-fault insurance
assigned-risk policies
22
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collision coverage -

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something you run into

23
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it covers things that are not covered by collision -

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comprehensive

24
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when you get in an accident & the people dont have inurance, your insurance will kick in -

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uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage

25
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2 umbrella liabilty insurance -

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personal catastrophe policy

supplements ur basic auto&propert liability coverage

26
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what to do after auto accident -

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be prepared
-alert traffic
-hv a pen and card
immediately after accident
-stay calm
-check forinjuries
move car to safe place
-turn hazards on
-call police
-notify insurance
27
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It doesn’t matter who’s at fault, each person will pay their own losses -

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No fault insurance

28
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T or F

Do not sign documents unless it’s for the police or your insurance agent

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True

29
Q

Make immediate …. about the accident

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Notes

30
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Be……, don’t be mean or screaming

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Polite

31
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State only the …..

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Facts

32
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If possible, don’t ….. the accident

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Leave

33
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A method for spreading individual risk among a large group of people to make losses more affordable for all

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Insurance

34
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A risk that may result in either a gain or loss

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Speculative risk

35
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Putting the policyholder back in the same financial condition he or she was in before a loss occurred

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Indemnification

36
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The chances of loss or harm to personal or real property

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Property risk

37
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A chance of loss with no chance for gain

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Pure risk

38
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A financial Interest in life or property

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Insurable interest

39
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The chances of loss that may occur when your errors or actions result in injuries to others or damage to their property

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Liability risk

40
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A risk that may result in gain or loss because of changing economics conditions

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Economic risk

41
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What is the purpose of insurance

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Can reduce negative consequences of a pure risk by purchasing insurance
- method for spreading individual risk

42
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Its a risk that lot of people face

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Insurable risk

43
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Its an event whose occurrence can cause a loss

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Peril

44
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Its. Condition that creates or increases tthe likelihood of some loss

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Hazard

45
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Lowering your chance of loss by not doing high-risk activities

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Risk avoidance

46
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Transferring risk by buying insurance to cover potential losses

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Risk shifting

47
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An organized strategy for controlling financial loss from pure risks and insurable risks

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Risk management

48
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Taking measures to lessen the frequency of severity of losses that might occur

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Risk reduction

49
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The specified amount of a loss that you will have to pay

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Deductible

50
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Understanding the types of risk you will face and their potential consequences

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Risk assessment

51
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Accepting the consequences of risk by self-insuring to absorb the loss

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Risk assumption

52
Q

This is an ex of….

Instead of having a party at your house and risking damage, rent out a hall.

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Risk of avoidance

53
Q

This is an ex of….

You may put studded snow tires on your car, wear a seat belt

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Risk of reduction

54
Q

This is an ex of..

You own a car and buy auto insurance

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Risk assumption

55
Q

This is an ex of…

Buying insurance to cover fire, theft,injury, or death

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Risk shifting

56
Q

Changing your deductible reduces your insurance premium by …..

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If u accept a higher deductible

57
Q

How can u reduce your overall automobile insurance premium costs-

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Set a higher deductible

Park in garage