In one or the other form, we all have taken Insurance policies. It can be property, health, life, auto, liability etc.
“Insurance is a type of risk management in which the insured transfers the cost of potential loss to another entity in exchange for monetary compensation known as the premium”. Copy the link given below and paste it in new browser window to get more information on Insurance:- www.transtutors.com/homework-help/finance/insurance.aspx
2. What is Insurance?
“Insurance is a type of risk management in which the insured
transfers the cost of potential loss to another entity in exchange for
monetary compensation known as the premium”. It allows people,
organizations and other entities to protect themselves against
significant potential losses and financial problems at a reasonably
affordable rate. Insurance is a means of protection from financial
loss.
3. Importance of Insurance
It protects an individual or organization from extreme loss or
hardships
It provides relief and security
It accelerates economic growth of the company
It reduces inflation
It increases business efficiency
It helps in tax saving
4. Functions of Insurance
Insurance provides certainty of payment at the uncertainty
of loss
Insurance provides protection against the probable chances
of loss
Risk-Sharing is one of the main function of insurance
Insurance prevents losses
It provides capital to the society
It improves efficiency
It helps in economic progress
5. Types of Insurance Policies
Auto Insurance
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Casualty Insurance
Life Insurance
Property Insurance
Liability Insurance
Credit Insurance
6. Insurance Company
The Insurance Company provides compensation resulting from
loss, damages, injury, treatment or hardship in exchange for
premium payments. Insurance company calculates the risk of
occurrence then determines the amount payable for the loss to
determine the premium amount.
7. Underwriting Company
Insurance underwriters are employed by insurance companies
to help value life insurance, health insurance, commercial
liability insurance and homeowners insurance, among others.
Underwriters use computer programs and actuarial data to
decide the probability and size of a claims payout over the life
of the policy. Assessing a policyholder’s risk prior to the policy
period and at renewal is an important function of an
underwriter.
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