Dictionary of Business Terms: speculative risk
speculative risk
uncertainty of the chance of a financial loss or a financial gain. For example, betting on a horse presents a chance for financial gain or financial loss. Insurance is not intended to cover speculative risks.
Dictionary of Insurance Terms: speculative risk
speculative risk
uncertain prospect of financial gain or loss. A business investment that could either return a profit or sustain a loss, such as the purchase of a common stock, is an example of a speculative risk. In most instances, speculative risks are not insurable.
