If we look at a particular individual, we see that there can be an extremely large variation in
possible outcomes, each with a specific economic consequence. By purchasing an insurance
policy, the individual transfers this risk to an insurance company in exchange for a fixed premium.
We might conclude, therefore, that if an insurer sells n policies to n individuals, it assumes the
total risk of the n individuals. In reality, the risk assumed by the insurer is smaller in total than the
sum of the risks associated with each individual policyholder. These results are shown in the
following theorem.
If we look at a particular individual, we see that there can be an extremely large variation inpossible outcomes, each with a specific economic consequence. By purchasing an insurancepolicy, the individual transfers this risk to an insurance company in exchange for a fixed premium.We might conclude, therefore, that if an insurer sells n policies to n individuals, it assumes thetotal risk of the n individuals. In reality, the risk assumed by the insurer is smaller in total than thesum of the risks associated with each individual policyholder. These results are shown in thefollowing theorem.
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