How are perils and hazards normally distinguished under term insurance policies?
A
Perils are medical factors which influence the risk of dying and hazards are lifestyle activities which influence the risk of dying
B
Perils are risks that policyholders will die before a specified date and hazards are factors which could influence that risk
C
Perils are factors which affect the risk being insured and hazards are the size of the risk being insured
D
Perils are factors which could influence an insured event occurring and hazards are the actual events which will trigger a payout
Correct Answer: Perils are risks that policyholders will die before a specified date and hazards are factors which could influence that risk
Perils are risks that policyholders will die before a specified date and hazards are factors which could influence that risk. Perils are factors which affect the risk being insured and hazards are the size of the risk being insured.