CLASS ACTIVITYINTRO ACTIVITY Key Skill: Calculate the impact of a reduction or loading on a premium.
A. Read each statement and decide whether you think it is True or False. 1. A loading increases the cost of an insurance premium. 2. A no claims bonus is an example of a loading.
3. A young inexperienced driver would expect to pay a lower premium than an experienced driver.
4. Installing a burglar alarm can reduce the cost of a house insurance premium. 5. The higher the value of a house, the higher the insurance premium.
B. Answer the questions below. 1.
Identify two factors that would result in a reduction being applied to an insurance premium. For each factor, explain why the insurer would offer a reduction.
2. A house is valued at €240,000. The insurance rate is €2.50 per €1,000. (i) Calculate the annual premium.
(ii) The homeowner installs a burglar alarm and receives a 10% discount. Calculate how much they will save on their premium for installing the alarm.
3. A driver has not made a claim in five years. Explain how this affects the cost of their motor insurance premium.