The Concept of Moral Hazard in Insurance

  • What is Moral Hazard?: The tendency for insured individuals or businesses to take on more risk because they know they are covered.
  • Examples of Moral Hazard:
    • A person with health insurance may avoid exercising or eat unhealthily because they don’t have to worry about medical costs.
    • Someone with full car insurance might be less cautious on the road.
  • How Insurers Address Moral Hazard: By setting deductibles, co-pays, and limits on claim

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