The correct answer is letter a. Activities related to selecting acceptable risks so that general insurer objectives are met. Underwriting is best described as "Activities related to selecting acceptable risks so that general insurer objectives are met."
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a. Activities related to selecting acceptable risks so that general insurer objectives are met.
b. Actuarial science
c. Production-related activities performed primarily by agents in the field
d. Process of developing pricing structures for insurance, often performed by an actuary
e. A function most often performed by adjusters