Adverse selection describes the potential that a majority of people who choose to purchase insurance against a particular loss are members of the cohort of people most likely to suffer that loss.

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Adverse selection occurs when those who are most likely to experience a loss are also the ones most likely to purchase insurance, leading to an imbalance in the risk pool and potentially higher premiums for all participants.

Adverse Selection Describes the Potential That a Majority of People