IF2Set3010118v2 Flashcards
In the UK, the minimum cover required to comply with motor legislation is: A. third party only B. comprehensive C. Road Traffic Act only D. third party, fire and theft
C. Road Traffic Act only
Which of these is not something that must be covered under the Road Traffic Act 1988?
A. Indemnity to third parties if they are held wholly liable for an accident
B. Indemnity for claimants’ costs and the expenses of handling the claim
C. Indemnity for bodily injury or death to third parties, including passengers
D. Indemnity for loss or damage to third party property
A. Indemnity to third parties if they are held wholly liable for an accident
A comprehensive motor insurance policy will exclude cover for:
A. personal belongings of the driver
B. personal accident cover for the driver
C. mechanical and electrical failure
D. medical expenses for the insured
C. mechanical and electrical failure
Alice has five years’ no claim discount and is worried about losing this if she has an accident. Which type of no claim discount should she purchase from her insurer to solve this problem? A. Protected B. Entitled C. Defined D. Guaranteed
A. Protected
The recognised international certificate for cover to drive abroad is otherwise known as a Green: A. bond B. flag C. cross D. card
D. card
Which of these would be classed as a vehicle of special construction under a commercial motor policy? A. Bus B. Crane C. Tractor D. Lorry
B. Crane
Which type of cover can be provided under a policy for a private car, but is usually excluded from a commercial motor insurance policy? A. Driving other vehicles B. Windscreen cover C. Personal belongings D. Trailers attached to the vehicle
A. Driving other vehicles
What is the main rating factor for personal accident insurance? A. Age of proposer B. Occupation of proposer C. Gender of proposer D. Medical history of proposer
B. Occupation of proposer
Sam has two personal accident policies. In the event of an insured event he can claim for a lump sum benefit from:
A. both policies
B. one policy
C. neither policy, because having two policies is fraudulent
D. both policies, but contribution will apply
A. both policies
Which of the following policies would have the narrowest cover in relation to its legal expenses cover? A. Household B. Group legal expenses C. Personal accident and sickness cover D. Travel
C. Personal accident and sickness cover
The time limit under the sickness section of a personal accident policy before which no benefit is payable is called: A. a waiting period B. an indemnity C. an excess D. a franchise
D. a franchise
Some companies offer higher weekly benefit limits for temporary total disablement for a lesser period of: A. 4 weeks B. 13 weeks C. 26 weeks D. 52 weeks
D. 52 weeks
What benefit is usually payable if a person dies after a personal accident policy has already paid out a lump sum for total disablement? A. A lump sum of half the sum insured B. A lump sum of twice the sum insured C. Nothing – there is no further benefit D. An annuity for 10 years
C. Nothing – there is no further benefit
Medical expenses insurance usually excludes cover for medical treatment in the last: A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 5 years D. 10 years
C. 5 years
It is possible to add cover for each of the following as an optional extension to a household policy with the exception of: A. small craft B. caravan C. bike D. car
D. car
Norton Engineering who are a large commercial firm, have a policy which groups together different policies that each have different underwriting conditions. What is this kind of policy called? A. A group policy B. A package policy C. A combined policy D. A standardised policy
C. A combined policy
What is another name for 'new for old' cover? A. Reinsurance B. Reinstatement C. Indemnity D. Settlement
B. Reinstatement
Which of these would usually be excluded under the buildings section of a household insurance policy? A. Escape of water or oil B. Falling trees or branches C. Storm damage to fences D. Theft or attempted theft
C. Storm damage to fences
What is cover for the event of an aircraft crashing into a building called? A. Escape B. Strike C. Heave D. Impact
D. Impact
Which of these is a recognised guide for determining what constitutes a ‘building’ for household insurance purposes?
A. Any part of the core structure of the main insured premises
B. Anything that would normally be left behind when moving from a house
C. Anything which is fixed or permanent
D. Anything not capable of being left behind when moving from a house
B. Anything that would normally be left behind when moving from a house
What is the usual single item limit under household contents insurance? A. 5% of total contents sum insured B. 10% of total contents sum insured C. 20% of total contents sum insured D. 25% of total contents sum insured
A. 5% of total contents sum insured
Which of the following covers is typically included as standard in a travel insurance policy? A. Delayed baggage B. Failure of tour organiser C. Loss of passport D. Legal expenses
A. Delayed baggage
The maximum sum insured under the baggage, personal effects and money cover of a travel policy will be higher if which of the following are included within the scope of cover? A. Credit vouchers B. Passports C. Travellers’ cheques D. Travel tickets
B. Passports
Under a standard fire policy, what cover is provided to a limited extent? A. Fire B. Lightning C. Explosion D. Subterranean fire
C. Explosion
In the ABI Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy (Material Damage) wording, which term is taken to mean ‘the loss or destruction of or damage to the property insured’? A. DAMAGE B. LOSS C. DESTRUCTION D. HARM
A. DAMAGE
Cover within a standard fire and perils policy for explosion of boilers or gas is restricted to: A. domestic purposes B. commercial purposes C. domestic and commercial purposes D. industrial purposes
A. domestic purposes
What must a special peril result in for cover to apply? A. Damage to property B. Third party liability C. Consequential loss D. Physical injury to a person
A. Damage to property
Flood cover is only issued in conjunction with: A. impact cover B. storm cover C. escape of water D. theft cover
B. storm cover
Kevin's home in Bognor Regis is damaged by a sudden rise in sea levels. Which special peril applies? A. Storm B. Flood C. Escape of water D. Impact
B. Flood
Which of these can be covered under the special peril of subsidence, ground heave and landslip?
A. Damage to a car park, where the insured’s building has not been damaged
B. Damage caused by construction
C. Movement of foundations caused by changes in soil
D. Damage caused by subterranean fire
C. Movement of foundations caused by changes in soil
The widest scope of cover is offered by: A. the Lloyd's standard fire policy B. the ABI standard fire policy C. a fire and special perils policy D. an ‘all risks’ policy
D. an ‘all risks’ policy
Which of these is an absolute exclusion under an "all risks" policy? A. Theft B. Money C. Specific insurance D. Accidental damage
C. Specific insurance
An insured can get a discount in premium by requesting a sum insured based on the proportion of their property that is likely to be lost in one incident. This is called a: A. minimum sum insured B. first loss sum insured C. limit of liability D. catastrophe sum insured
B. first loss sum insured
A common automatic extension under a theft policy is: A. robbery and aggravated burglary B. fire and explosion C. collusion D. replacement of keys
D. replacement of keys
Which of these policies is not usually subject to average because the sums chosen are limits rather than sums insured? A. Money B. Theft C. Fire D. Commercial property
A. Money
Which of following is an example of a pecuniary insurance? A. Legal expenses B. Theft C. Fire and special perils D. Motor
A. Legal expenses
Under which type of policy would you expect cover to be available as standard for copyright disputes? A. Products liability B. Group legal expenses C. Employers’ liability D. Commercial legal protection
D. Commercial legal protection
Which of the following statements regarding commercial legal protection is TRUE?
A. It can cover the costs of defending an action by an employee, plus awards made against the company if its defence is unsuccessful
B. Employment, personal, motor and conveyancing cover are included as standard
C. It can cover the costs of a criminal action brought against the company, plus fines which may be imposed
D. Conveyancing cover can be added as an optional extension
A. It can cover the costs of defending an action by an employee, plus awards made against the company if its defence is unsuccessful
Which of the following is available as an optional extension to a commercial legal protection policy? A. Motor cover B. Property disputes cover C. Cover against taxation proceedings D. Conveyancing cover
C. Cover against taxation proceedings
Business interruption insurance is designed to protect: A. both fixed and variable charges B. turnover and net profit C. net profit and variable charges D. net profit and fixed charges
D. net profit and fixed charges