General Insurance PrinciplesQuestion 587 of 716
An applicant with better-than-average health and lifestyle who qualifies for the lowest available rates is classified as a:
a.Standard risk
b.Declined risk
c.Substandard risk
d.Preferred risk
Explanation
A preferred risk presents lower-than-average risk and earns the best rates. Standard is average, substandard is higher risk at higher cost, and declined means coverage is refused.
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