JSS2: BUSINESS STUDIES – 2ND TERM
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Bank Services | Week 18 Topics|1 Quiz
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Insurance | Week 27 Topics|1 Quiz
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Personal Qualities of an Entrepreneur | Week 31 Topic|1 Quiz
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Business Opportunities | Week 42 Topics|1 Quiz
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Consumer Rights and Responsibilities | Week 52 Topics|1 Quiz
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Shopping Tips | Week 64 Topics|1 Quiz
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Bookkeeping Ethics I | Week 72 Topics
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Bookkeeping Ethics II | Week 82 Topics|1 Quiz
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Ledger Entries | Week 93 Topics|1 Quiz
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Petty Cash Book | Week 107 Topics|1 Quiz
Insurance Services
Topic Content:
- Insurance Services
One of the major services provided by insurance companies is mainly the restoration of an insuredThe insured is the party (ies) (person or firm) having property covered against risk. They are covered by an insurance policy. More to his or her original position if there is a loss.
Other services rendered are:
1. They reduce the exposure of individuals and businesses to particular risks.
2. They assist their clients to yield interest by helping them invest.
3. They provide financial advisory services, like how to save and invest for the future, to the public and their clients.
4. Statistical, actuarial, and claims data.
5. Development of standardized insurance policy language.
6. Fraud identification.
7. Marketing across control and premium audit.
8. Catastrophe modelling system: The process uses computer-assisted calculations to estimate the losses that could be sustained due to a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane or earthquake.
9. Employment screening: An insurance background check includes finding out whether a candidate has been involved in any car accidents, or has been stopped for drunk driving. This is necessary for positions that require an employee to drive company-owned vehicles.
10. Real estate.