Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Securitization of Risk

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the securitization of risk is (are) true?
I.Securitization increases the capacity of the insurance industry.
II.Securitization can be used to protect against catastrophic loss.

• A)I only
• B)II only
• C)both I and II
• D)neither I nor II

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