When assessing a property risk, the construction of the property would be considered to be which key
risk component? - correct answer ✔✔Hazard.
Why is risk management important to underwriters? - correct answer ✔✔It reduces the potential for
loss and assists in quantifying risks.
Which category of risk has the three possible outcomes of a loss, a break even or a gain? - correct
answer ✔✔A speculative risk.
In relation to general insurance, to be insured a risk must be - correct answer ✔✔fortuitous.
In terms of frequency and severity, the risk of an explosion aboard an oil rig is classed as - correct answer
✔✔low frequency, high severity.
A hazard is defined as something which - correct answer ✔✔can adversely affect the risk to be insured.
From an insurer's point of view, risk can be defined as the - correct answer ✔✔possibility of loss.
In relation to insurance, a peril is - correct answer ✔✔an event which may give rise to a loss.
What is the presence of flammable composite panels in the construction of a factory building best
described as? - correct answer ✔✔A hazard.
In terms of frequency and severity, the risk of motor accidental damage losses occurring during a winter
freeze are classified as - correct answer ✔✔high frequency, low severity.
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