What Does the Loss Ratio Measure in Any Particular Year

question 21

Multiple Choice

What does the loss ratio measure in any particular year?

• A)Payouts on policies to premiums earned.
• B)Amount of premiums earned relative to the payout on policies.
• C)Overall underwriting profitability of a line.
• D)Loss adjustment expenses to premiums earned.
• E)Commission and other acquisition costs to premiums written.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The present-day selling or buying price of an asset or service in a market.

Note Payable

A financial obligation or loan documented by a written promissory note specifying the principal amount, interest rate, and maturity date.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset over its life, effectively reducing its book value.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts due to a company from its customers for goods or services delivered on credit.