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Which of the following is a result of adverse selection?
 
  A) The insurer's financial results will be substantially improved.
  B) Persons most likely to have losses are also most likely to seek insurance at standard rates.
  C) It is unnecessary for the insurance company to use underwriting.
  D) Insurance can be written only by the federal government.

Question 2

The tendency for unhealthy people to seek life or health insurance at standard rates is an example of
 
  A) moral hazard.
  B) fundamental risk.
  C) attitudinal hazard.
  D) adverse selection.


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joshbk44

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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