A primary purpose of insurance as a risk transfer mechanism is to
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compensate for financial losses however sustained
help balance the national economy
spread the cost of an insured loss amongst many policyholders
provide a source of funds for capital investment
Question 2
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The duty of providing full particulars of a claim and proof of loss ultimately rests with the
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loss adjuster
broker
loss assessor
insured
Question 3
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Assignment in relation to insurance is the
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passing of rights under the policy from one party to another
division of a loss between insurers where two or more insurers cover the same risk
delegation of a loss settlement authority to a third party
scaling down of a claim payment in proportion to the degree of underinsurance
Question 4
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A proposer makes a fraudulent statement in order to obtain insurance cover at a reduced rate. The consequent common law position is that any policy issued will
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be void from inception
remain valid, but the insured must pay an additional premium only
remain valid, but the insured must pay an additional premium and the policy cannot be renewed