Sunday, 15 September 2013

Insurance and Risk Sharing



Insurance

n   Insurance is a risk management plan. In case of any eventuality, such as an accident, illness, or death, it provides protection against financial loss.

n   Loss can be categorized across two categories, predictable and unpredictable. Predictable loss cannot be insured whereas unpredictable loss can be insured. 

Risk Sharing

n   Insurance is about “risk sharing”. It helps us share our risk with a large number of people. 

For instance, in a group of hundred people the probability of three people who would get affected by health risk and claim benefits is one out of fifteen. The chances of this happening are high. On the other hand, the probability of six people who would claim benefits out of the same group is one out of two thousand one hundred and fifty. The chances of this happening are miniscule.

n   To avail insurance, you need to buy an insurance policy and pay timely premium. Under insurance, individuals and organizations are guaranteed compensation for losses on payment of a premium, as specified in the insurance contract.

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