A peril is defined as the cause of a possible loss.

• A. A premium calculation method
• B. A policy endorsement
• C. The cause of a possible loss
• D. The duration of a policy

Answer: (C)

In risk management and insurance, a peril is the event that causes a loss. The best answer identifies this as the loss-causing event, such as fire, flood, or theft—the actual incident that can lead to damage or financial impact. The other options describe parts of the insurance process rather than the loss-causing event: a premium calculation method determines cost, a policy endorsement is a modification to the policy, and the duration of a policy is its term. Understanding that peril equals the cause of loss helps in assessing risk and tailoring coverage to protect against those specific events.