What is Insurance? Q1 Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Each word is used once. compensation
claim
pooled risk
uninsurable premium
1. A ________________ is the chance that something unexpected could happen which could cost a person money. 2. The payment made for insurance cover is called a ________________, and they are all ________________ together by the insurance company to cover any payouts. 3. When an insured person suffers a loss, they make a ________________ to the insurance company. 4. The insurance company pays ________________ to help the person repair or replace the item that was damaged. 5. Risks that cannot be insured against are called ________________ risks.
Q2 Not every risk can be covered by insurance. Place a tick () in the correct column to show whether each risk can or cannot be insured against.
Risk
A storm damaging the roof of a house A person deliberately setting fire to their own shed A mobile phone being stolen A driver crashing their car Falling ill when on holiday
Why Do People Get Insurance?
Q3 Outline three reasons why people take out insurance. The first one has been completed for you. Give the reason, then explain what the benefit is. Reason
Benefit of it
1. Insurance provides cover against risks that could cost a lot of money...
2. 3.
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...so a person is not left with a large unexpected bill that they can’t afford.