Insurance Term
Adverse Selection
The tendency of individuals with higher risk of loss to purchase insurance more often than those with lower risk.
What does Adverse Selection mean in insurance?
Adverse selection occurs when there is an information asymmetry between the insurer and the insured. Insurance companies use underwriting to mitigate this risk.
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