It offer’s protection against possible loss And tries to put the insured person back in the same financial position they were in before the loss occurred
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Explain the term compensation
It is a financial payment made to an insured person if they suffer an insured loss
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Explain the term premium
The amount paid by the insured person to an insurer in return for providing insurance
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Give an example of something that would affect your home insurance premium
Thatched roof, alarm system, location, etc.
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True or false: Motor insurance is an individuals choice and not compulsory bylaw.
False
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Explain life assurance
Pays out when the insured person dies
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What is an agent
They sell policies on behalf of only one insurance company
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State two factors that affect the cost of an insurance premium.
Age, occupation, value of the item, claims history, location, type of cover.
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Why would a young driver pay more for car insurance?
They are considered higher risk based on age and experience.
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What is risk pooling?
it is when risks are shared among a group of individuals or entities, rather than being held by a single party.
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What type of automobile insurance is MANDATORY in the state of Nebraska?
"liability insurance" This coverage must include: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 per accident for p
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What is meant by premium?
The money paid for insurance - to cover the risk
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Three types of insurance a family might buy
Health insurance, Life Insurance, House Insurance
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Definition of insurance
Protection against financial loss caused by something that might happen.
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This federal-state joint program provides healthcare coverage for the poor.
Medicaid
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This federal health insurance program covers the elderly, certain disabled individuals, and individuals with end-stage renal disease