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Risk
Risk
3 Components of Risk:
1) Uncertainty
2) Different levels of risk not all risks are
equally likely to occur. See example on pg 4.
- Frequency and Severity
3)
- Cause of loss 2 aspects peril and
hazard
Peril event that gives rise to a loss.
Hazard factor that may influence the
outcome of a loss.
Classifications of Risk
1.
2.
3.
4.
Risks to Businesses
Reduce risk by
prevention
1.
2.
INSURANCE!!!
Insurance
Insurance
Insurance
Insurance provides:
Security we can buy a house with
the security of insurance.
Peace of mind
See formal definition of insurance on
page 16
Reserves
Unearned Premiums
Insurance