Insurance Premiums Often Represent

question 121

Multiple Choice

Insurance premiums often represent:

• A)the expected value of the payout the company will give to individuals who are insured.
• B)more than the expected value of the payout the company will give to individuals who are insured.
• C)less than the expected value of the payout the company will give to individuals who are insured.
• D)peace of mind and are unrelated to the expected value of the payout the company will give to individuals who are insured.

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