Understanding the Law of Large Numbers - Part 1

According to this particular law, it is impossible tocars the average person is driving in that area. This is
predict when you will incur a loss of some kind. Nothe best and only fair way that we have to date to
one can predict what will happen to you. They candetermine such costs of premiums.
however use historical data to determine and makeInsurances companies can also measure how much
predictions for what might happen. For example, noto charge based off of each participant's similarity.
one can predict if you will get into an automobileFor example, if you have a teen that is getting ready
accident tomorrow, but they can predict how manyto start driving, then the insurance company can look
accidents are likely to occur and where they are likelyat nationwide statistics and come to the conclusion
to occur in your area. This can be done by looking atthat they are more likely to get into an accident than
the past data for that particular area. This does notan adult will, even if they live in the same household.
offer any guarantees, but it gives insuranceInsurance companies have also found evidence that
companies a good idea of what is possible.has led to determine how much the difference
By using this information, an insurance company canbetween what a man and a woman will pay. They
determine how much that a premium on a policyhave also determined the difference in what kinds of
should be for a particular person living in a particularcars get into accidents more and what color of car is
area. They can also calculate how much of amore likely to get into an accident. All of this
premium is needed based off of previous accidents,information determines what you pay. The best idea
the average income in the area, and what kind ofis for all of us to drive safely.