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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.
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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.
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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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In what way does a deductible help an insurance company?

A
It adds to the company’s pool of funds.
B
It increases consumers' insurance premiums.
C
It lowers the payout the company has to make.
D
It reduces consumers' co-payments.
7

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.
8

The basic purpose of insurance is to provide

A
loans.
B
prevention.
C
protection.
D
liability.
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Which questions about risk should someone ask before making a big purchase? Check all that apply. What problems are most likely to happen?What can be done to avoid liability?What could go wrong?What problems could be most damaging?What option has no risk?

A
What problems are most likely to happen?
B
What can be done to avoid liability?
C
What could go wrong?
D
What problems could be most damaging?
E
What option has no risk?
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Most people prefer to pay health insurance premiums rather than pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses because

A
people are cautious and believe they are less likely to get sick if they have health-insurance coverage.
B
doctors and hospitals always provide better care to people who have health insurance.
C
people still feel more secure with a health insurance policy, even though out-of-pocket costs are often lower.
D
medical costs can be extremely high, and insurance is more affordable than paying out-of-pocket for a hospital stay.
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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.
13

Which is always a cost when buying insurance?

A
premium
B
deductible
C
co-payment
D
payout
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A
share
B
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C
avoid
D
replace
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Roland has purchased a new tablet. How can he reduce the risk of damage or misuse? Choose three correct answers.

A
by using a screen protector
B
by letting his toddler play with it
C
by using an antivirus app
D
by using a protective case
E
by letting his friends borrow it
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In what circumstance would a property insurance claim be rejected?

A
The insurance company finds that a homeowner intentionally caused damage.
B
The property damage is caused by a natural disaster, such as a flood.
C
The insurance company changes its policies after property damage occurs.
D
The property damage is extensive and requires lengthy and expensive repairs.
17

What is an insurance premium?

A
the value of something lost or damaged
B
the highest payout available by an insurer
C
the amount paid for an insurance policy
D
the best type of insurance available
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In what circumstance would a property insurance claim be rejected?

A
The insurance company finds that a homeowner intentionally caused damage.
B
The property damage is caused by a natural disaster, such as a flood.
C
The insurance company changes its policies after property damage occurs.
D
The property damage is extensive and requires lengthy and expensive repairs.
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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.

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