May, 2005 Advanced Physics Laboratory. Alpha Ray Spectroscopy. 1. Introduction. In radioactive Î± decay, a nucleus with Z protons and a total of A nucleons decays to a lower energy. state with (Z-2, A-4) by emission of an âÎ± particleâ, a tightly bound nuclear fragment comprising 2. protons and 2 neutrons.
Insurance underwriters must achieve a balance between risky and cautious decisions. If underwriters allow too much risk, the insurance company will pay out too many claims. But if they don't approve enough applications, the company will not make enough money from premiums. Most insurance underwriters specialize in one of three broad fields: life, health, and property and casualty.
Underwriter job description. When it comes to their prized possessions, people often apply for insurance cover, hoping companies will pay out should anything bad happen. Deciding who gets insurance cover and who have to keep their items in bubble wrap instead, an underwriter has a lot of responsibility in the insurance world.