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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Personal Risk

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Loss of a person’s health or life

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Property Risk

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Financial Loss of Owned Property

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Liability Risk

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Financial responsibility of injury or damages to another

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How to Deal With Risk

C - A - R - T

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Control = Taking measures to reduce frequency and severity of losses
Avoid = Refrain from buying, building, travelling, living, etc.
Retain = Self insuring, deductible (partial)
Transfer = Insurance
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Define Insurance

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The undertaking by one person to indemnify another person against a loss or liability for loss in respect of a certain risk or peril to which the object of insurance may be exposed or to pay a sum of money or other thing of value on the happening of a certain event.

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Speculative risk

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a chance of loss or a chance of profit

i.e., gambling

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Pure risk

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A chance of loss, but no chance of profit

i.e., what insurance covers

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Elements of a contract

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agreement
capacity to contract
consideration
genuine intention
legality of object
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Agreement

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Offer & Acceptance

  • offer must be clear
  • acceptance must be unconditional
  • can be oral agreements
  • nothing can be changed
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Insureds have a right to reject a policy when….

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a policy has been issued differently than what has been applied for, has the right to return the policy for flat cancellation within 2 weeks of written notice that the policy has been changed

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Legality of Object

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Contract intended for the purpose which is contrary to law is not enforceable

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Insurance will not pay for…

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items illegally acquired, or for fraudulent losses

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Capacity

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Parties must be legally capable of entering into a contract

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Exceptions to legally capable individuals entering a contract

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Minors
-except for necessities of life
Mentally incompetent
Affected by drugs or alcohol
Trade names
- Becky's cupcakes vs Becky wagner DBA Becky's cupcakes
-look for INC LTD or DBA or O/A
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Elements of INSURANCE contracts

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  • Insurable Interest
  • Utmost good faith - Uberrima Fides
  • Indemnity
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Insurable Interest

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Anyone who would suffer a financial loss
Owners of property & business partners, mortgagees, and bailees
Anyone who would be legally responsible

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Utmost Good Faith

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Uberrima Fides
Insured - standard of honesty greater than good faith
Insurer - Settle claims fairly, and be able to make payment

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Indemnity

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To put the insured into the same financial position they enjoyed just prior to the loss. No profit, no loss

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Void Contract

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A contract that is treated as it if never existed

does not have any legal effect

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Voidable Contract

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A contract that can be rejected at the option of the aggrieved party

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The Brokerage/Agency agreement outlines binding authority granted:

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  • Allows the broker to commit an insurer to a risk without first confirming with the insurer
  • anything outside of binding authority may be written, but must first be accepted by the insurer
  • provides the brokerage with the authority to bind the insurer for certain classes of risks and limits
  • after change in market or large loss, binding authority can be changed by the insurer
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Binding Risks

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Common for brokers to bind risks on behalf of the insurer - oral or written

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23
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The binder:

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Subject to the same terms and conditions as a policy

must contain all details included in the policy

Oral binding should be followed up with written confirmation to avoid dispute

cover notes and binders are documents that provide evidence of insurance

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24
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Direct Damage

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when damage is caused to insured property by the insured peril

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Indirect damage

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Consequential losses arising from a direct damage loss

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Determining Indemnity

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Difficult to determine with rules such as pair & set or parts

factors used - the policy will pay the least of:

  • ACV of the damaged property
  • limit of insurance
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27
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Analysis of Indemnity

Step 1

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Determine the Cash Value at the Time of Loss

  • The cost of the item less depreciation
  • Considering condition of the property, resale value, normal life expectancy
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28
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Analysis of Indemnity

Step 2

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Determine the interest of the insured
- payment is made only for property that is owned by the named insured, or other interested parties listed on the contract (such as lienholders and mortgagees)

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Analysis of Indemnity

Step 3

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Verify the Limit of Insurance

- Check the insurance limit

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Replacement Cost

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Provides for repair or replacement of the lost or damaged property with new property of similar kind and quality

No depreciation

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31
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Valued Policies

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Unique property which cannot be replaced or for which determining value is difficult
Value is agreed to at the time of coverage is arranged
apprasials

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32
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Federal Government Role

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OSFI - Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions monitors and approves of insurers and their financial stability (solvency)

33
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Provincial Government Role

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Superintendent of Insurance administers Insurance Act

  • Supervise terms/conditions of insurance contracts
  • licensing of insurers
  • monitor provincially licensed insurer’s financial stability
34
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Monitoring Financial Solvency

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Insurers must be able to make good of their financial obligations

35
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Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation {PACICC}

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Pays: Claims of an insolvent insurer up tp $250,000 per occurrence
Refunds up to 70% of unearned premiums max of 700$

36
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Peril of Fire

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Provincial Insurance acts legislate the basic coverage provided by fire. Includes:

  • Fire - actual ignition needed (friendly fire vs hostile fire)
  • Lightning
  • Explosion of Natural/Coal/Manufactured Gas
37
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Exclusions of Peril of Fire

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  • the application of heat
  • lightning damage to electrical devices
  • electrical currents other than lightning
  • contamination by radioactive material
38
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Statutory Conditions

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  • Rules of the Contract
  • Must be included in every policy that provides coverage for fire
  • No variations allowed (cannot do less than the minimum)
  • 15 statutory conditions
39
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Misrepresentation

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occurs when:
a false description of the property to the detriment of the insurer

misrepresentation of a material fact

fraudulent omission of a material fact

insurer will have the right to void the contract if able to show misrepresentation

40
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Property of Others

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The insurer is only liable for property owned by the insured:
- Interests of others that are stated in the contract are covered (mortgagees)

41
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Change of Interest

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Authorized assignment under the Bankruptcy Act

Change of title by succession, operation of law, death of the named insured

42
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Privity of Contract

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an insured must obtain consent from the insurer to assign the contract to another party

43
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Material Change

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Insured must promptly notify of material change after the policy is issued that is within their knowledge and control

if change is not reported the insurer is entitled deny a loss if the material change contributed to the loss

44
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With material change underwriting may…

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  • return the unearned premium and cancel the policy or

- retain the risk and advise the insured in writing of nay additional premium due within 15 days of receipt

45
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Insured may cancel…

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any time upon request

short-rate cancellation , refund sent by insurer as soon as practicable

46
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Insurer may cancel…

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in writing 15 days notice by registered mail or 5 days hand delivered

pro-rata cancellation applies refund must accompany the notice

47
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Requirements after loss

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Prompt written notice
proof of loss completed as soon as practicable (who what when where and why of loss)
all other insurable interests and insurance applicable
inventory of damaged and undamaged property
certain records such as books of account, receipts and invoices

48
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Fraud

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This condition denies recovery to an insured whos statutory declaration is fraudulent or false

voids entire claim, voids the claim not policy, onus on insurer to prove

49
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Who may give notice and proof of loss

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named insured and if they refuse then authorized representative of the insured or anyone whom insurance proceeds are available

50
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Salvage

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  • Insured must take all reasonable steps to protect property from further loss
  • The insurer will contribute pro-rata towards reasonable expenses for the protection of property
51
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Entry, control, and abandonment

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insured must allow insurer access to damaged property
insurer cannot control or possess the insured property
insured cannot abandon property to insurer without consent

52
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Appraisal / In Case of Disagreement

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Proof of loss must be delivered to insurer
The insurer must have declined to make payment for the amounts stated in the proof of loss
Written demand must be made

53
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When loss is payable

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Within 60 days of receiving completed proof of loss from the insured

Time period may be negotiated at the time of policy issuance

54
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Replacement

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If insurer elects to repair, rebuild, or replace damaged property they must notify the insured of intent in writing within 30 days of receiving proof of loss AND
begin repair within 45 days from date proof of loss received

55
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Action

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Every action or proceeding against the Insurer for the
recovery of any claim under or by virtue of this contract is absolutely barred unless commenced within one year next after the loss or damage occurs.”

56
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Notice

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To insured - personally delivered or sent tot the last known postal address

to insurer - to chief agency or head office of the insurer in that province

57
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Notice to authorities

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if damage is caused by criminal act the insured must contact authorities

58
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sue and labour

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the insurer agrees to participate in the costs of recovery and protection of property

59
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no benefit to bailee

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this protects the insurers subrogation rights

60
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Pair & Set

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The insurer is only liable for a fair portion of the loss

61
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Parts

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Similar to pair & set but involving parts. the insurer is liable for the costs to install

62
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Other legislated requirements

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Contents of insurance policies
Removal of coverages 
Limitation of liability clauses
Right of subrogation
Waiver of condition or term
Effect of policy delivery
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Contents of Insurance Policies

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  • Parties to the contract
  • Policy period
  • Loss payables
  • Types of coverages and limits
  • Rate and premium charged
  • Subject matter of insurance
  • Perils included
  • Basis of indemnity
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Removal of coverages

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  • waives requirements for property to be on premises
  • extends for 7 days or to policy expiry
  • does not increase the amount of insurance
  • limits are apportioned to all locations remaining
  • coverage extension for property removed from the premises after an insured loss to protect from further damage
65
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Limitation of liability clause

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any policy with a clause limiting recovery by the insured must be marked a such:

  • requirements are set out for each province
  • includes clauses such as coinsurance and deductibles etc
66
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Deductible clause

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the insureds share of the loss
keeps insurance affordable
the higher the deductible the lower the premium
should pick a deductible that reflects the amount they can realistically afford in the event of a loss
is considered to be a partial retention of the loss amount

67
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Coinsurance clause

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  • most losses are partial losses
  • rates assume insurance to value
  • insureds must insure to a specified amount or percentage of total value
  • need to be reminded of inflation
68
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Coinsurance formula

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Did / Should x amount of loss = recovery

should is the actual value of the property x coinsurance clause

69
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Right of Subrogation

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right to recover the amount of loss from the responsible party
after insurer pays a claim, they will “put themselves into insured’s shoes”
allows insurer same rights of recovery as insured
actions taken against responsible parties are done in the insured’s name

70
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Waiver of terms/conditions

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No term or condition of a contract of insurance shall be considered to be waived by the insurer unless such waiver is provided in writing and signed by a person authorized for that purpose by the insurer

71
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Effect of Delivery of Policy

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Insurance acts state a policy is binding on the insurer even if the insured has not paid

claims will be paid as if the insured paid the premium

72
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Private Insurance

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Proprietary

Non-proprietary

73
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Government Insurers

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Automobile insurance

Medical plans, EI, workers compensation

74
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Independent Agency / Brokerage system

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Brokerage owns the business 
Not employees of the insurer
Responsible for their own expenses
paid commission
duty owed to client
75
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Direct writing

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Insurer owns the business
Producers are employees of insurer
paid salary or commission

76
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Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)

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Voluntary Insurer membership

Collects and distributes statistics, assists insurers

77
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Insurer’s Advisory Organization (IAO)

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Risk inspection and advisory rating

78
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Insurance Crime Prevention Bureau (ICPB)

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Fire Underwriters Investigation Bureau – fire crimes
Canadian Auto Theft Bureau – theft rings
Casualty Claim Index – bodily injury claims over 4 weeks

CAIB 1 (4 decks)

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