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Hazards



               The condition or conditions which increase the



               probability of a loss or its severity, and thus influence




               the risk is known as Hazard. When insurers make an



               assessment of the risk, it is generally with reference to



               the hazards to which the asset is subject.





               Examples of link between risk, peril and hazards







               RISK                           PERIL                          HAZARD



               Loss due to death  Cancer                                     Excessive



                                                                             Smoking




               Loss or damage                 Fire in premises               Pre Explosive



               to factory                                                    material left



               property                                                      unattended




               Damage to car                  Car accident                   Careless driving



                                                                             by driver






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