INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT: KEY CONCEPTS AND AUTO, LIFE, HEALTH
COVERAGE 2026 UPDATE
What is a hazard?
Any source of potential harm or damage
What is a risk?
The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm
Hazard vs Risk
Hazard = danger
Risk = chance it causes harm
What are the 4 ways to manage risk?
Risk acceptance
Avoidance
Reduction
Transfer
What is risk acceptance?
Doing nothing and paying for damages yourself
, What is risk avoidance?
Avoiding the activity completely
What is risk reduction?
Taking steps to lower the risk
What is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage?
Covers you if other driver has no/low insurance
If you cause an accident, what covers your car?
Collision coverage
If you cause an accident, what covers your injuries?
Medical payments
If you cause an accident, what covers the other person's car?
Property damage liability
If you cause an accident, what covers the other person's injuries?
Bodily injury liability
COVERAGE 2026 UPDATE
What is a hazard?
Any source of potential harm or damage
What is a risk?
The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm
Hazard vs Risk
Hazard = danger
Risk = chance it causes harm
What are the 4 ways to manage risk?
Risk acceptance
Avoidance
Reduction
Transfer
What is risk acceptance?
Doing nothing and paying for damages yourself
, What is risk avoidance?
Avoiding the activity completely
What is risk reduction?
Taking steps to lower the risk
What is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage?
Covers you if other driver has no/low insurance
If you cause an accident, what covers your car?
Collision coverage
If you cause an accident, what covers your injuries?
Medical payments
If you cause an accident, what covers the other person's car?
Property damage liability
If you cause an accident, what covers the other person's injuries?
Bodily injury liability