Exposures refer to the various risks or perils that an insured entity faces, which could potentially result in financial loss or liability. Exposures can arise from a wide range of sources, including property damage, bodily injury, legal liabilities, natural disasters, and other unforeseen events.

Exposures are the fundamental elements that insurance policies are designed to address and protect against. Insurance companies assess these exposures when underwriting policies to determine the appropriate coverage limits, premiums, and terms for insuring the risks.

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The Evolution of Insurance Products

Claims significantly shape the evolution of insurance products, influencing both the specific loss situations covered and the markets or geographic areas insurers target. At a micro-level, claims trends may lead to exclusions in policy coverage, while at a macro-level, they determine insurers’ business interests.