When It Comes to the Insurance Industry, the Public Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

When it comes to the insurance industry, the public is in most danger from:

• A)customers who make false claims.
• B)the state's failure to pay claims out of its guaranty fund.
• C)unscrupulous insurance companies.
• D)states who let insurers raise premiums.

Understand the criteria and requirements for a company to present consolidated financial statements.

Comprehend the benefits and purpose behind conducting economic activities through group structures.

Recognize the relationship between control and the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements, including the impact of losing control over a subsidiary.

Understand the concept of control in business relationships.

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Definitions:

Reserves

Funds or materials set aside or saved for future use or to cover unforeseen expenses; in banking, it refers to the fraction of deposits that a bank keeps in hand to ensure liquidity.

Deposits

Funds placed into an account at a financial institution for safekeeping, which can include savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit.

Excess Reserves

Banking reserves that are held by a bank in excess of what is required by regulations or central bank requirements.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of reserves a bank is mandated to hold by central banking authorities, often a percentage of the bank's deposit liabilities.