Definition

Covers your financial responsibility for injuries or damages in an accident. It ensures you don’t face high costs out of pocket.

What to consider

  • Understand how the risk pool is structured.
  • Review contribution requirements.
  • Ensure fair distribution of risk among members.

Real world scenarios

  • A group of small businesses joined a risk pool to share the cost of high claims.
  • A community insurance program was formed to pool risk among local residents.
  • An industry association created a risk pool to mitigate the impact of large, infrequent losses.

Related terms

Insurance & Financial Protection