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Comprehensive Exam Flashcards

1
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When a policy covers the peril of Windstorm or Hail, a risk may be eligible for a credit to the wind portion of the premium. Which of the following do these credits NOT apply to?

A

Flooring

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Which is the best description of punitive damages?

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Punitive damages are assessed as a punishment for extremely objectionable conduct by a negligent party

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An insured placed with the FAJUA must be notified in writing that the insurance coverage is not through the private market within _________ of placement

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10 days

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Which type of insurance provides coverage when insurance is not available from an admitted carrier?

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Surplus

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What is the principle of liability that imposes legal liability for injury and damage by products?

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Strict liability

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What determines whether an action is a negligence action?

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The substance of the action

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Which of the following is true regarding the Fine Arts Floater?

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It covers such items as paintings, rare manuscripts and antiques

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Of the following statements concerning Homeowners policies, which is correct?

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Borrowed property meets the definition of contents

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9
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Which of the following applies when two parties rely upon the promises of the other?

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Concept of utmost good faith

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10
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Which of the following special limits of liability is provided under Coverage C?

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Theft of furs are covered up to $1,500

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11
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Under Part A of the Personal Auto policy, which of the following would be covered?

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Damage to a parked car

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12
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All of the following would be included in the definition of insured location, except:

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A 5-family dwelling in which the insured lives in one of the units, including the structures and grounds

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13
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W plays hockey on the weekends and was injured while defending the goal. Which of the following defenses could the owner of the ice rink use to avoid liability for W’s injuries?

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Assumption of risk

When a person participates in an activity where a certain type of injury may occur, the person assumes that risk.

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14
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Most of H’s jewelry is covered under the Coverage C special limits of H’s Homeowners Policy, except for a $10,000 necklace inherited from H’s mother. Which of the following endorsements might H’s agent recommend?

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Scheduled Personal Property

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15
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Which of the following vehicles is not considered an uninsured vehicle under Part C of the PAP?

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A vehicle owned by the government

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16
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For an antique insured under a Personal Articles Floater, coverage would not be provided for damage caused by:

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Damage caused by the insured during a heated argument

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17
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Liability coverage is designed to:

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Protect the insured from bodily injury and property damage they are legally obligated to pay

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18
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Under the Dwelling Policy, household and personal property, including property in transit between the insured’s old and new residences, are covered under:

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Coverage C

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The insured is not required to do which of the following in the event of a property claim?

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Notify police, whether or not a law has been broken

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20
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Actual Cash Value is best defined as which of the following?

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Today’s current price, minus depreciation

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21
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Which vehicle would not be covered under a Personal Auto Policy with no added endorsements?

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A motorcycle

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Which provision specifies that no coverage applies if the loss benefits a person who has care, custody, or control of the insured’s property?

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No Benefit to Bailee

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23
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A proof of loss must be provided to the insurer within _____ days of a homeowner loss.

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90

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24
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The Additional Coverages part of a property insurance policy provides:

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Coverage that supplements the basic coverages in the insuring agreement which is automatically included without an additional premium

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25
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The Financial Services Commission:

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Protects the public through oversight of insurance company solvency

The Financial Services Commission is made up of the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture, and appoints the Commissioner of the Office of Insurance Regulation. The Financial Services Commission does not directly regulate financial planners.

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26
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Which of the following is not an eligible vehicle for coverage under the Personal Auto Policy?

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Pick-up with gross vehicle weight of 12,000 lbs.

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27
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All of the following are true of the Dwelling Special Form, except

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Both the dwelling and contents are covered on an open perils basis

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Which of the following statements is false regarding the Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association (FAJUA)?

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The FAJUA provides automobile liability insurance when an insurer becomes insolvent

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29
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Which of the following is true regarding a negligence claim?

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The claimant must demonstrate that the wrongful actions of the insured were the direct or proximate cause of the claimed injury or damages

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30
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Which of the following types of liability limits allow the most to be paid for a single occurrence without regard for the number of claimants?

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Combined single limit

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31
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The loss of property when the cause of loss is not known is considered:

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Mysterious disappearance

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32
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Choose the claim that is not covered under the Dwelling Broad Form (DP-2).

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Theft of personal property at the insured premises

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33
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Choose the statement that is false regarding the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

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Mobile homes are not eligible for coverage even if used as dwellings

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34
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Which of the following vehicles is not considered an uninsured vehicle?

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A vehicle owned by the government

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35
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Which of the following does not pay regardless of fault?

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Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury

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36
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Detached structures on the insured premises are included in which coverage under a Dwelling Policy?

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Coverage B

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37
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Which of the following is included in the Personal Auto Policy’s coverage territory?

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The U.S., its territories, Canada, and Puerto Rico

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38
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Under a policy with limits of 25/50/10, what would be the insurer’s liability arising out of a single accident where claimant A has injuries in the amount of $25,000; claimant B, $20,500; and claimant C $4,000?

A

$49,500
The policy would pay up to the BI limit of $25,000 for A; $20,500 for B; and $4,000 for C. $25,000 + $20,500 + $4,000 = $49,500.

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39
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An insurer that is not approved by the state Department of Insurance to transact insurance is called which type of insure

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Non-admitted

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40
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Which of the following is the best definition of Actual Cash Value in property insurance?

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Replacement cost minus depreciation

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41
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Which statement is false regarding uninsured motorist coverage under a Personal Auto Policy?

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Coverage includes injuries suffered by someone using a covered vehicle without permission

Coverage does not apply when a person is using the vehicle without permission.

42
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M has a liability policy insuring M’s flower shop. After M sells the shop, the buyer asks if M can transfer the liability policy as part of the sale. Which provision prevents M from making this transfer without the insurer’s consent?

A

Assignment

43
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Wet leaves on a sidewalk are considered a:

A

A physical hazard

Leaves that have fallen and gotten wet through natural causes increase the chance of a loss. They are an example of a physical hazard.

44
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which of the following prevents all recovery for injuries if the claimant was also considered partially negligent?

A

Contributory negligence

45
Q

The maximum amount a policy will pay in the event of a loss, regardless of the number of insureds, claims made, lawsuits filed, or parties making claims is the:

A

Limit of liability

46
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The maximum amount a policy will pay in the event of a loss, regardless of the number of insureds, claims made, lawsuits filed, or parties making claims is the:

A

Limit of liability

47
Q

Which of the following claims would be insured under Uninsured Motorists Coverage?

A

The insured’s resident son suffered severe injuries after being rear-ended by an uninsured driver

48
Q

Which of the following statements about liability insurance is false?

A

Bodily injury includes personal injury, sickness, and disease

Bodily injury does not include personal injury.

49
Q

Estoppel is defined as which of the following?

A

Estoppel prevents a party from denying a fact, if the fact was admitted to be true by a previous action

50
Q

When a loss occurs as a result of two perils, one of which is excluded and the other of which is insured against, the situation is known as:

A

Concurrent Causation

51
Q

Which of the following risks may be protected against by insurance?

A

Pure Risk

52
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The Personal Auto Policy’s definition of family member includes:

A

A person related to the named insured who is a resident of a household (including a foster child)

53
Q

Which of the following places insurance with a non-admitted insurer when insurance cannot be placed with an admitted insurer?

A

Surplus Lines producer

54
Q

Which of the following defines a tort?

A

A wrongful act

55
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Risk is defined as:

A

Uncertainty or chance of loss

56
Q

Which of the following statements regarding the Part A limit of liability under the Personal Auto Policy is FALSE?

A

If the loss is covered under more than one Part of the policy, payment will be duplicated

57
Q

The Personal Auto Policy applies:

A

Only in the U.S., its territories, Canada, and Puerto Rico

58
Q

Which of the following is not considered unethical as described in the Unfair Trade and Marketing Practices?

A

Representation

59
Q

Who among the following applicants for a motorcycle license would be required to complete a motorcycle education course?

A

First-time applicants under the age of 21

60
Q

Which description applies to general damages?

A

Compensation to an injured party for pain, suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement and similar types of losses

61
Q

Which of the following best describes a direct loss?

A

Water damage resulting from a burst pipe

62
Q

An insured should not profit from an insurance transaction. This describes which of the following principles?

A

The principle of indemnity

63
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When filing a claim, the insured is required to do all of the following, except

A

Hire an appraiser

64
Q

All of the following are methods of loss valuation, except:

A

Blanket value

65
Q

Which of the following best describes a liability policy that is written on a primary basis?

A

It is the policy that pays first with respect to other policies

66
Q

Which of the following is a physical hazard?

A

Uneven pavement in a sidewalk

67
Q

Coverage for a catastrophic ground cover collapse is provided:

A

For no additional premium

Coverage for a catastrophic ground cover collapse must be provided, but no additional premium is necessary unless sinkhole coverage is also chosen.

68
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Theft is specifically defined as:

A

Any act of stealing

69
Q

A person must maintain proof of financial responsibility if physically present within Florida for more than how many days during the preceding 365 days?

A

90

70
Q

Personal injury liability includes which of the following?

A

Libel and slander

71
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Which of the following reduces an award in proportion to the amount of negligence?

A

Comparative negligence

72
Q

the type of absolute liability that applies to products is called:

A

Strict liability

73
Q

An insured owns a home with a replacement cost of $300,000 and a market value of $250,000. What is the most a valued policy will pay in the event of a total loss without a deductible?

A

The policy limit

74
Q

The insurer must offer alternative deductible amount applicable to hurricane losses equal to which of the following?

A

5%

75
Q

The type of health insurance policy that provides coverage against catastrophic losses is known as:

A

Major medical insurance

76
Q

If cancelation or nonrenewal of a homeowners policy is to be effective during the duration of a hurricane, the effective date of cancellation or nonrenewal is:

A

Extended until the end of the duration of the hurricane

77
Q

Which of the following statements is false regarding PIP Coverage under auto insurance?

A

Death benefits of $2,500 per individual are in addition to the medical and disability benefits provided under the insurance policy

78
Q

Medical payments coverage includes which of the following?

A

Payment of necessary medical expenses incurred by an injury on the insured’s premises

79
Q

With regard to agent and adjuster licensing and investigations:

A

The Department of Financial Services may interrogate an applicant or agent on any matter is deemed necessary for the protection of the public

80
Q

An agent may have no more than ________ of his total business within a 12-month period be from controlled business.

A

50%

81
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A liability policy contains a per person bodily injury limit of $25,000 and a per occurrence limit of $50,000. If an accident were to occur and three persons have claims of $20,000 each, the total amount paid is:

A

$50,000

82
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Which term describes the situation when two policies covering the same property contain different policy periods?

A

Nonconcurrency
Nonconcurrency indicates the existence of two or more policies covering the same exposures that don’t have the same policy periods.

83
Q

All of the following are methods of writing property insurance limits, except:

A

Concurrent coverage

84
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Which of the following is not essential in determining if an action is due to negligence?

A

The injured party must prove the wrongdoer committed a criminal act
Negligence is the commission of a civil or private wrong, not a criminal wrong.

85
Q

Which of the following is considered a hostile fire?

A

An uncontrolled campfire in the woods

86
Q

Personal injury includes all of the following, except:

A

Bodily injury

87
Q

Which of the following best describes the situation when a property has neither contents nor occupants?

A

Vacancy

88
Q

ow many credit hours of continuing education must a new agent complete every 2 years?

A

24 (including a 5-hour law and ethics course)

89
Q

Which term describes coverage that applies only to loss by the perils stated in a policy?

A

Named peril

90
Q

The standard policy structure for insurance policies includes all of the following sections, except:

A

Duties

91
Q

The standard policy structure for insurance policies includes all of the following sections, except:

A

Duties

92
Q

Which of the following is used to resolve differences between the insured and the insurer?

A

Arbitration

93
Q

Which section lists the perils insured against by a property insurance policy?

A

Insuring Agreement

94
Q

Which of the following is NOT a general duty and power of the Office of Financial Regulation?

A

Qualify all foreign corporations to do business in Florida

95
Q

A homeowner agent may share a commission or any valuable consideration with anyone who:

A

Has an appointment and license to sell homeowner insurance

96
Q

Which of the following is not a qualification to apply for an insurance license in Florida?

A

Must have a high school diploma or GED

97
Q

The ISO Homeowner 2011 policy adds an additional coverage for the following, except:

A

Rust

98
Q

Which of the following correctly describes the practice of twisting?

A

Misleading an insured in order to induce them to terminate or exchange an existing policy for a different one

99
Q

Which of the following statements is false with respect to exclusions of windstorm or hail?

A

Windstorm coverage may be excluded without regard to any mortgage or lien
If a mortgage or lien exists on the structure, the respective mortgage holder or lienholder must approve any exclusion of windstorm coverage

100
Q

Which of the following statements is false regarding appointments?

A

An agent is not required be appointed with an insurer in order to earn a commission, but must be appointed to deliver a policy

101
Q

Which of the following defenses against negligence reduces damages in proportion to the degree of negligence?

A

Comparative Negligence

102
Q

Which of the following is not found on the Declarations Page?

A

Exclusions

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