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INSURANCE COMPLETE EXAM PREP
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE LICENSE
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, CIC definition of Insurance Insurance is a contract (written) in which one undertakes to indemnify (restore/whole)
another against loss, damage or liability arising from a contingent or unknown event (may
or may not happen)
Layman definition of Insurance Substitution/exchange of a small certain loss (premium) for a large uncertain loss (claim)
Conceptual definition of Insurance Social device transferring risk from individuals to a group
Insurance Contract Policy, written instrument, indemnity agreement and legal document
Benefits of insurance Device that allows individuals and society to recover from unexpected loss; secure
credit; satisfy legal requirements; source of investment income; reduce social burdens;
promotes loss control; reduces anxiety, uncertainty. Cost benefits increases moral and
morale hazards (dishonesty/lack of care)
Loss Any reduction in quantity, quality or value of something. Can mean death, bodily injury,
property damage, incurred expenses, reduction in quality of life or an obligation to pay
for any such loss
Property insurance loss Direct to tangible property or indirect
Liability insurance loss Obligation to pay for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, advertising injury.
Harm caused by the insured to others
Loss exposure Possibility of loss. There are 3 dimensions of loss exposure. Type of value exposed to
loss, the peril causing loss, the extent of the potential financial consequences. Normally
written as Property, Liability or Human/Personnel
Property Loss Exposure Damage to the insureds property
Liability Loss Exposure Harm caused to others/another
Personal Loss Exposure Death, retirement, unemployment, disability
Human Loss Exposure Considered personal unless they give work scenario (personnel)
Financial Loss IS NOT a loss exposure, it is a consequence of all of the exposures
INSURANCE COMPLETE EXAM PREP
STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE LICENSE
REVIEW | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
, CIC definition of Insurance Insurance is a contract (written) in which one undertakes to indemnify (restore/whole)
another against loss, damage or liability arising from a contingent or unknown event (may
or may not happen)
Layman definition of Insurance Substitution/exchange of a small certain loss (premium) for a large uncertain loss (claim)
Conceptual definition of Insurance Social device transferring risk from individuals to a group
Insurance Contract Policy, written instrument, indemnity agreement and legal document
Benefits of insurance Device that allows individuals and society to recover from unexpected loss; secure
credit; satisfy legal requirements; source of investment income; reduce social burdens;
promotes loss control; reduces anxiety, uncertainty. Cost benefits increases moral and
morale hazards (dishonesty/lack of care)
Loss Any reduction in quantity, quality or value of something. Can mean death, bodily injury,
property damage, incurred expenses, reduction in quality of life or an obligation to pay
for any such loss
Property insurance loss Direct to tangible property or indirect
Liability insurance loss Obligation to pay for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, advertising injury.
Harm caused by the insured to others
Loss exposure Possibility of loss. There are 3 dimensions of loss exposure. Type of value exposed to
loss, the peril causing loss, the extent of the potential financial consequences. Normally
written as Property, Liability or Human/Personnel
Property Loss Exposure Damage to the insureds property
Liability Loss Exposure Harm caused to others/another
Personal Loss Exposure Death, retirement, unemployment, disability
Human Loss Exposure Considered personal unless they give work scenario (personnel)
Financial Loss IS NOT a loss exposure, it is a consequence of all of the exposures
