Module 2: Risk Measurement And Matrix

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Name: Mai Hoang Vu
Class: SNHU 2010
Module 2: Risk Measurement and Matrix
2.2. Doing: Risk Management Matrix:
Using the basic risk management matrix, explain the following:
• When would you buy insurance?
The situation when low frequency and high severity involve in the risk management matrix. This represents the transfer of risk which is related to the third party – insurance company. The transfer of risk is defined as paying the insurance company to bear some or all the risk that cannot be avoided at acceptable levels.

• When would you avoid the risk?
Obviously at the intersection of high frequency and high severity, I will avoid the risk. If it is possible, everyone will seek to avoid any situation falling in that intersection. However, …show more content…

The situation when high frequency and low severity involve in the risk management matrix, I can find the retention in loss control. If frequency is substantial, I will find efforts to prevent losses usefully. If losses are of low value, it may be easily paid out of the organizations or individual’s own funds. Risk retention usually finances highly frequent.
2.4. Financial Instrument: 1. The financial instrument might a jeweler use to cap his price for gold; the main raw material used in jewelry production is options. 2. If an insurance company invests in the stock market, the type of instrument would the insurer use to mitigate the risk of stock price fluctuations is insurance – linked securities (ISLs).
2.3. Design a brief risk management policy statement for a small childcare company. Remember to include the most important objectives. For the same childcare company, create a risk identification list and plot the risks on a risk map.

The risk management process can generally involve grouping and assessing risks under the following headings:
• Strategic risk: arise from being within the childcare sector and geographical …show more content…

• Staff qualifications, all staff employed to work with children must be subject to Criminal Record Bureau checks and their qualifications, experience and history verified. All new staff should undergo induction training and supervision to ensure that their abilities are appropriate to the needs of the children.
• Premises and space standards, buildings should be in good condition, clean and tidy, well lit, welcoming and make children feel at home. No room should accommodate more than 26 children.
• The standard ratios required are: 2 to 3 years = 1 staff: 4 children, 3 to 5 years = 1 staff: 8 children.
• Size of groups: children develop better in small groups rather than large ones.
• Furniture and equipment: chairs and tables should be child sized and there should be adequate low adult sized furniture to allow staff to sit comfortably with children. Any vinyl floor coverings should be non-slip, but easy to clean. All floor surfaces should be maintained to prevent tripping hazards from arising, as children are not as accomplished at avoiding such

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