
Explanation:
A is false.
Therefore, the statement that moral hazard is the primary risk for life insurance companies is the false one.
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Question-21.5.1. Insurance is the quintessential risk transfer product. The customer pays premiums to the insurance company, who provides coverage by making a promise to pay (aka, the contingent payout) in the event of a covered loss. In addition to risk transfer, another key element of insurance is the pooling of the premium dollars: the insurance company is diversified with respect to the loss event type. Insurance is a legal contract and very broadly, the FRM categorizes insurance contracts as one of three types: life; property and casualty (P&C); or health insurance. (Although sub-categories of insurance dynamically emerge, to be sure!). In regard to the key risk types, each of the following statements is true EXCEPT which is false?
A
Moral hazard is the primary risk for life insurance companies
B
Adverse selection occurs before insurance is purchased and is a risk that is enabled due to an asymmetric information problem
C
Moral hazard occurs after insurance is purchased and is a material risk for health and property-casualty (P&C) insurance companies
D
Insurance companies reduce their moral hazard risk with policy deductibles
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