In: Statistics and Probability
You own a house that is valued at $500,000. The probability of a house fire in your area is 0.0002, and if a house fire happens, your home’s value will be reduced to $0. You are considering buying an insurance for your house. In case of fire, the insurance company will pay you $300,000. Ignore depreciation, taxes, etc. of your house in the following calculations. Suppose you are a risk-neutral person, what would be the most you are willing to pay for the insurance that pays you $300,000 in case of fire. Please explain your answer.
for risk neutral :
maximum amount willing to pay = (payment by insurance company)*P(fire)
= $300,000 * 0.0002
= $60
The most a risk-neutral person, would be willing to pay for the insurance = $60