The Level of Knowledgeableness of Insurers about Insurance Value within Business Insurance against Natural Disasters in the Czech Republic

This article elaborates on how information is provided in the terms and conditions of various insurers and how it is related to one of potential demonstrations of information asymmetry. The aim of this article is to evaluate the level of knowledgeableness in the insurance conditions of the characteristic insured value within insured property. The research was carried out till the date Dec 1, 2013.This article analyses the supply side of the insurance market, i.e. insurers, evaluating how insurers inform their clients of the characteristic insured value. Evaluation of the rate of knowledgeableness is achieved by the method of comparison of the standard of information with actual information provided within the insurers’ terms and conditions. This article also presents a calculation of the rate of knowledgeableness. The standard of information is established based on analysis and synthesis of knowledge of insurance theory, practice and legislation in the Czech Republic. The method of selection is also used. The outcome of this article is a model of the standard terms and conditions regarding the characteristic insured value, evaluation of knowledgeableness within the Czech insurance market and presentation of specific recommendations for the insurance market to improve the rate of knowledgeableness.