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Insurance is a financial service that allows a

A
consumer to transfer all risk to a company.
B
company to control finances for a consumer.
C
consumer to share liability with a company.
D
company to maximize risk for a consumer.
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Under which circumstance would someone need disability insurance?

A
A person's suitcase was stolen and valuables were lost.
B
A person has contracted the flu and needs a prescription.
C
A person was in a car accident and cannot work for several months.
D
A person's house was seriously damaged during a natural disaster.
4

Why does insurance often provide "peace of mind"?

A
People know their insurance coverage will help prevent accidents and damage.
B
People trust that they will make a profit if they pay insurance premiums.
C
People are not concerned about their health if they can pay for doctor's visits.
D
People are less worried when they know they have protection from risk.
5

Which type of insurance policy would someone get to protect others only?

A
health insurance
B
life insurance
C
property insurance
D
disability insurance
7

How can an insurance company make a profit by taking in premiums and making payouts?

A
The value of the premiums the company takes in is higher than the value of the payouts it makes.
B
The value of the premiums the company takes in is equal to the value of the payouts it makes.
C
The company only makes payouts from a pool of funds, not from individual premiums.
D
The company issues its policies to individuals who are unlikely to require payouts.
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What must happen in order for an insurance company to make a payout? Check all that apply. The insurance company must verify the claim.The insured party must file a claim.The insured party must purchase property.The insurance policy must be in place.The insured party must experience a covered loss.

A
The insurance company must verify the claim.
B
The insured party must file a claim.
C
The insured party must purchase property.
D
The insurance policy must be in place.
E
The insured party must experience a covered loss.
9

When an insurance company needs to provide a payout, the money is removed from

A
the consumer’s income.
B
a bank loan.
C
a pool of funds.
D
the consumer’s account.
10

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout

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