ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INSURANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The secondary functions of insurance will include all of the following, EXCEPT
A
risk transfer mechanism.
B
means of savings.
C
cost stabilization.
D
reducing losses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Annotation: Insurance is a well-known form of risk transfer, where coverage of a risk is obtained from an insurer in exchange for ongoing premiums paid to the insurer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The functions of insurance are risk sharing, assisting in capital formation, economic progress, etc. Lending of funds is not a function of insurance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insurance is a risk transfer mechanism that facilitate shifting the cost of a risk away from he (insured) who runs it to an external party (insurer) in exchange for payment of premium (Marshall, 2001).

Detailed explanation-4: -Prevention of loss. It Provides Capital. It Improves Efficiency. It helps Economic Progress.

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