Which of the following statements is correct?Insurance benefits are funded byA.the excesses paid by all insured customers in the insurance company.B.the accumulation of premiums from all insured customers of the insurance company.C.the accumulation of the premiums made by the particular insured who made the claim.D.insurance companies' shareholders.
Question
Which of the following statements is correct?Insurance benefits are funded byA.the excesses paid by all insured customers in the insurance company.B.the accumulation of premiums from all insured customers of the insurance company.C.the accumulation of the premiums made by the particular insured who made the claim.D.insurance companies' shareholders.
Solution
The correct answer is B. the accumulation of premiums from all insured customers of the insurance company. Insurance companies pool the premiums paid by all their customers. This pool of funds is then used to pay out claims. The idea is that the losses of a few are covered by the contributions of many.
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