Chapter 2 Questions Flashcards

1
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why does liability business require more capital than property business

A

liability claims are more long tail so reserves have to be maintained over a longer amount of time

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2
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what two general types of legislation may affect the underwriter

A

applies generally to insurance practice
specific to a class of business

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3
Q

when looking at the solvency II MCR, how do the requirements differ between europe and the uk

A

they are effectively subject to the same requirements

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4
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Contract certainty within the UK insurance industry is governed by the Contract Certainty Code of Practice. Which body is responsible for this

A

the london market group

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5
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A commercial client is applying for an insurance contract. How, if at all, does the Insurance Act 2015 impact on the application

A

client has a duty of fair presentation of the risk when applying

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