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Which of the following would be considered a competent party for
purposes of entering into an insurance contract?
A. An inebriated person
B. Someone under the influence of drugs
C. An individual who has the flu
D. An insane individual --- correct answer ---C. An individual who has
the flu
A flu or other innocuous illness is not considered to have a negative
effect on competency
Define the term insurance. --- correct answer ---Insurance is the
transfer of pure risk from one party to another for a price through a
legal contract that spells out the terms, the perils covered, the perils
and property excluded (not covered), and other specific provisions.
, Define the term Risk. --- correct answer ---Risk is defined as the
uncertainty of financial loss.
Define the term Exposure. --- correct answer ---Exposure is the actual
condition or situation that presents a possibility of loss.
Define the term Hazard. --- correct answer ---A hazard is a condition
that increases the chance of a loss occurring.
Define the term Peril. --- correct answer ---Peril(s) are the
happenings or events the cause a loss.
Define the term Loss. --- correct answer ---Loss is defined for
insurance purposes as:
- unintended, unforeseen damage to property;
- injury; or
- the amount the insurance company is obligated to pay for personal
injury.
Compare a direct and indirect loss. --- correct answer ---To be
considered direct, a loss from an insured peril must be a physical loss