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A claim for a new windscreen is an example of an event that is A. High Frequency and High Severity B. High Frequency and Low Severity C. Low Frequency and High Severity D. Low Frequency and Low Severity
B. High Frequency and Low Severity
The main elements of risk are
A. Certainty and Predictability
B. Certainty and Unpredictability
C. Uncertainty and Predictability
D. Uncertainty and Unpredictability
D. Uncertainty and Unpredictability
The key components of risk management are
A. analysis, control and insurable interest
B. identification, analysis and control
C. identification, analysis and frequency
D. identification, control and predictability
B. identification, analysis and control
Which type of risk arises from a cause outside the control of any one individual and affects a large number of people? A. A fundamental risk B. A particular risk C. A pure risk D. A speculative risk
A. A fundamental risk
The risk of a commercial company losing an important contract to a competitor is NOT generally insurable because the risk is A. fundamental B. particular C. pure D. speculative
D. speculative
Key components in assessing the level of risk are A. certainty and predictability B. frequency and severity C. insurable interest and indemnity D. uncertainty and predictability
B. frequency and severity
In relation to insurance, a poor hazard is usually
A. a risk that can only be covered under special terms
B. something which an underwriter must remove before a proposal can be accepted
C. something which increases the risk of loss arising under a policy
D. something which is listed within a policy as an event for which cover is provided
C. something which increases the risk of loss arising under a policy
A tsunami is an example of an event that is A. high frequency and high severity B. high frequency and low severity C. low frequency and high severity D. low frequency and low severity
C. low frequency and high severity
Following a review, a large company has decided to restrict its purchase of non-compulsory insurance to amounts in excess of a certain level. This decision represents an increase in the company's A. moral hazard B. risk retention C. risk transfer D. uninsurable risks
B. risk retention
What is the main purpose of Insurance Premium Tax?
A. To support customers of insolvent insurers
B. To raise revenue for the Government
C. A charge levied to join the Association of British Insurers
D. A charge levied to be a Chartered Insurance Institute member
B. To raise revenue for the Government
The main reason a window cleaner purchases insurance for public liability is to provide him with
A. a fund to pay any claims
B. insurance that is required for his trade
C. more trade as he can show he is risk adverse
D. peace of mind
D. peace of mind
A company manufactures ink cartridges, but due to a manufacturing fault the cartridges leak, causing damage to external property. What type of policy would cover the manufacturer against a claim? A. A business interruption policy B. A material damage policy C. A product liability policy D. A public liability policy
C. A product liability policy
The main benefit to an individual when insuring her house is that
A. it reduces the chance of damage to the property
B. maintenance costs are covered
C. mortgage payments are lower
D. the risk of loss is transferred
D. the risk of loss is transferred
A person who is risk adverse will generally transfer risk away through the use of A. insurance B. risk assessment C. risk surveys D. savings and investment
A. insurance
A risk is co-insured between two insurers. If one insurer becomes insolvent and CANNOT pay a valid claim, what is the responsibility of the other insurer?
A. It has no responsibility as the contract is void
B. It is only responsible for its signed percentage
C. If it is a compulsory Insurance it must settle the claim in full
D. It must always settle the claim in full
B. It is only responsible for its signed percentage
An individual purchases travel insurance for when he goes on holiday without realising that his household policy also covers some similar elements. This is known as A. co-insurance B. dual insurance C. re-insurance D. self-insurance
B. dual insurance
Mark receives policy documentation for his motor insurance policy which shows the premium as £100 and shows an additional amount for Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). How much IPT will be charged on the premium? A. £5 B. £12 C. £15 D. £25
B. £12
Which type of insurance company by definition accepts more than one class of insurance business? A. A captive insurance company B. A composite insurance company C. A mutual insurance company D. A proprietary insurance company
B. A composite insurance company
The main financial advantage for an insurer that operates on a direct basis is that it
A. can charge higher premiums
B. does not have to pay commission charges
C. incurs smaller advertising costs
D. receives fewer claims
B. does not have to pay commission charges
Which individuals provide financial backing for Lloyd's syndicates? A. Managing agents B. Members' agents C. Names D. Underwriters
C. Names
The third party which sometimes collects premiums from the insured on behalf of the insurer is the A. intermediary B. re-insurer C. risk manager D. underwriter
A. intermediary
What type of business does a re-insurer usually accept?
A. Business from individuals who have already insured the risk with an insurer
B. Business from non-insurance companies which have large insurance needs
C. Business originally underwritten by an insurer
D. Business which an insurer has refused to underwrite
C. Business originally underwritten by an insurer
An electrical fault has caused insured fire damage in excess of £10,000. Which expert would the insured normally appoint to negotiate with the insurer on his behalf? A. Electrical engineer B. Forensic scientist C. Loss adjuster D. Loss assessor
D. Loss assessor
Lloyd's is A. an insurance company B. an insurance market C. an insurance syndicate D. a Government body
B. an insurance market
Why might a company use an intermediary when considering the purchase of insurance?
A. To acquire protection against the insolvency of an insurer
B. To pay reduced Insurance Premium Tax
C. To ensure that the premium can be written off against Insurance Premium Tax
D. To obtain advice on the type of policy that best suits its needs.
D. To obtain advice on the type of policy that best suits its needs.
The London Market is predominantly associated with the placing of what type of risks?
A. Aviation liability insurance risks only
B. Complex international insurance and re-insurance programmes
C. Marine liability insurance risks only
D. Motor fleet insurance risks up to a premium of £500,000
B. Complex international insurance and re-insurance programmes
Which insurers make up the London Market?
A. Re-insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates only
B. Lloyd’s syndicates and captive insurers only
C. Insurers, re-insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and protection and indemnity club members
D. Insurers, re-insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and captive insurers
C. Insurers, re-insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and protection and indemnity club members
What type of insurer is owned by a non-insurance parent company and is established with the express purpose of providing cover for the parent company's own risks? A. A captive insurer B. A Lloyd's syndicate C. A mutual insurer D. A proprietary insurer
A. A captive insurer
An insurer owned entirely by its policyholders is a A. captive insurer B. co-insurer C. mutual insurer D. tied agent
C. mutual insurer
An entity that enables potential policyholders to complete a single online proposal and obtain quotes from several different insurers NOT associated with the entity is known as A. a data controller B. an insurance aggregator C. a mutual insurer D. a tied agent
B. an insurance aggregator
Which organisation provides information and technical services to underwriting businesses in the Lloyd’s market?
A. British Insurance Brokers’ Association
B. Lloyd’s Market Association
C. London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association
D. London Market Regional Committee
B. Lloyd’s Market Association
What element of an insurance contract is likely to be affected by purchasing insurance direct from a UK insurer?
A. The amount of Insurance Premium Tax payable
B. The complaints process
C. The premium payable
D. The protection should the insurer fail
C. The premium payable
What is meant by consideration in the context of a valid contract between two parties?
A. Each party’s duty to act fairly towards the other.
B. Each party’s duty to act with good faith.
C. Each party’s legal capacity to enter into the contract.
D. Each party’s side of the bargain which supports the contract.
D. Each party’s side of the bargain which supports the contract.
Corrine offers to supply filing cabinets to Debra who accepts the offer. What further action is required in order that a legally enforceable contract exists between them?
A. Another person needs to witness the agreement.
B. Debra needs to agree to pay Corrine for the filing cabinets.
C. The filing cabinets need to be delivered to Debra.
D. The terms of the agreement need to be written down.
B. Debra needs to agree to pay Corrine for the filing cabinets.
Who may terminate a private medical insurance contract?
A. The insured only.
B. The insured’s general practitioner (GP) or medical consultant
C. The insurer only.
D. Both the insured and the insurer.
D. Both the insured and the insurer.
If an insured has paid a premium to an agent authorised by the insurer to collect premiums on its behalf and the agent then fails to pass on the premium to the insurer, what is the legal situation?
A. The insured is not covered until such time as the premium is paid to the insurer.
B. The insured must pay a pro rata premium directly to ensure cover continues.
C. The insurer is deemed to have received the premium and the insured is fully covered.
D. The premium will be paid to the insurer out of a central fund set up for that purpose.
C. The insurer is deemed to have received the premium and the insured is fully covered.
A person to whom an offer has been made, tells the person making the offer that she is willing to accept it if some changes are made. Under contract law, this is known as A. a conditional acceptance. B. an implied acceptance. C. an invitation to treat. D. a unilateral contract.
A. a conditional acceptance.
What, if anything, should be stated in respect of commission in a Terms of Business Agreement between an insurer and an intermediary?
A. No reference to commission is required.
B. Reference only needs to be made to commission if the rate is more than normal market levels.
C. The amount of commission does not need to be shown, but the classes of insurance it is payable on must be identified.
D. The rate of commission and when it becomes payable.
D. The rate of commission and when it becomes payable.
Where a principal agrees to honour the obligations of an unauthorised act conducted by an agent, this is an agency created by A. apparent authority. B. consent. C. necessity D. ratification.
D. ratification.
Where an agent collects premiums on behalf of a principal, the agent is obliged to
A. issue monthly bank statements to the principal.
B. keep the principal’s money separate from the agent’s money.
C. pay Insurance Premium Tax on all premium receipts.
D. provide written receipts for premiums received.
B. keep the principal’s money separate from the agent’s money.
What form of consideration is a principal most likely to provide to an agent as part of their terms of agreement?
A. Access to the insurer’s rating database.
B. Commission on premium received.
C. Delegated authority to grant cover.
D. The insurer’s pre-printed documentation and stationery.
B. Commission on premium received.
Which insurance principal will not permit Jack's car to be insured by his neighbour? A. Contribution. B. Indemnity. C. Insurable Interest. D. Subrogation.
C. Insurable Interest.
Paul has a fire insurance policy fully covering a building. The building is destroyed by an insured peril two weeks after Paul had sold it to Colin. What will Paul receive, if anything, from his fire insurer?
A. Nothing.
B. The rebuilding cost, less the sale price.
C. The rebuilding cost only.
D. The sum insured.
A. Nothing.
When purchasing a life insurance policy, Ann must be able to demonstrate insurable interest at which point in time?
A. At the point of purchase only.
B. At the point of purchase and the claims stage.
C. At the claims stage only.
D. At renewal only.
A. At the point of purchase only.
What is the most common way that insurable interest in a car arises? A. Being a passenger in a car. B. Being involved in a car accident. C. Driving the car. D. Owning the car.
D. Owning the car.
To whom does the duty of good faith apply in insurance contracts? A. The proposer only. B. The insurer only. C. Both the proposer and the insurer. D. Any interested third party.
C. Both the proposer and the insurer.
Tony owns an electrical shop and is arranging insurance with a new insurer. His shop is of non-standard construction and is protected by a central station alarm. He has had two burglaries in the last 12 months. Police have warned that theft of LED televisions has increased substantially in recent months. Which of these facts does Tony NOT need to disclose to the new insurer?
A. The construction of the premises.
B. The type of stock held.
C. The presence of the central station alarm.
D. The two previous burglaries.
C. The presence of the central station alarm.
Under the policy conditions of a typical motor insurance policy, when does the duty of the insured to disclose any material changes exist?
A. At the renewal date only.
B. During the 14 days before and after the renewal date.
C. During the first year only.
D. Throughout the duration of the policy.
D. Throughout the duration of the policy.
Eddie takes out a whole of life policy with insurer X and an annual personal accident and sickness policy with insurer Y. He is diagnosed 10 months later with a heart condition that will require surgery in 6 months' time. Which of his insurers, if either, should he notify of this health change at the anniversary of his policies? A. Both insurers. B. Insurer X only. C. Insurer Y only. D. Neither insurer.
C. Insurer Y only.
Joe lives in a converted, thatched-roof, timber-built barn situated in a rural location. Two years ago he was convicted and fined for handling stolen goods. He applies to his insurer, a specialist underwriter of timber and thatch properties for household insurance, but his proposal is still declined. What is the most likely cause for this declinature?
A. His conviction and fine two years ago.
B. The construction of the property.
C. The remote location of the property.
D. The property is a conversion.
A. His conviction and fine two years ago.
Ruth is opening a florist shop within an area previously affected by riots. The shop suffered no damage, is protected by a sprinkler system and is sited only 50 metres away from a police station. Which of these facts, if any, must she disclose to the insurer when submitting a proposal for commercial insurance?
A. None of the facts.
B. The proximity of the police station.
C. The presence of the sprinkler system.
D. The previous riots in the area.
A. None of the facts.