Multiple Choice Flashcards
A homeowner losing the ability to continue to rent his or her basement suite after a fire is an example of a(n)
a. Incident loss
b. Direct loss
c. Indirect loss
d. Liability
c. Indirect loss
Identify the doctrine that stipulates that, if a loss to property is attributable to more than one cause occurring simultaneously, any one of which is covered by insurance policy, the loss is payable under the policy
a. Concurrent causation
b. Proximate cause
c. Remote cause
d. Fortuitous
a. Concurrent causation
In property insurance, what is a deductible?
a. The portion that the insurer pays for a covered loss
b. It is the amount the insurer will pay in the event of a loss
c. It is an amount the insured must pay on a claim before the insurance company will cover the rest of the claim
d. The amount that is applied only once during the renewal term in the event of a loss even though there are several losses.
c. It is an amount the insured must pay on a claim before the insurance company will cover the rest of the claim
In the basic fire policy, for how many days does the removal of insured property extension apply to remove property from an insured location to prevent further damage?
a. 7 days or until the policy expires
b. 8 days or until the policy expires
c. 15 days or until the policy expires
d. 30 days or until the policy expires
a. 7 days or until the policy expires
What is the main benefit of a mortgage clause for the mortgagee?
a. Entitles the bank to a larger share of the proceeds if there is a total loss
b. Prevents the insurer from terminating a policy mid-term
c. The policy will cover the mortgagee even if the insured has breached a condition of the policy
d. Entitles the bank to cancel the policy at any time and get a pro rata refund
c. The policy will cover the mortgagee even if the insured has breached a condition of the policy
What is the objective of indemnity
a. Allow the insured to benefit from the claim
b. Provide the full replacement cost at the time of the loss
c. Return the insured as nearly as possible to the financial position he or she was in prior to the loss; no more, no less
d. Allow the insured to obtain a larger settlement with his or her loss
c. Return the insured as nearly as possible to the financial position he or she was in prior to the loss; no more, no less
What must the insured have in the subject matter before they can be indemnified for a loss?
a. Utmost good faith
b. Insurable interest
c. Indemnity
d. Agreement
b. Insurable interest
Which of the following descriptions is correct as it relates to the statutory conditions in the common law provinces
a. They apply to oral and written fire insurance contracts
b. They apply whether included with the fire policy or not
c. The conditions apply to only accident and sickness policies
d. The conditions must be identified and printed in every fire insurance policy
d. The conditions must be identified and printed in every fire insurance policy
Which of the following policy provisions is used to restrict coverages specifically regarding the use, condition, or maintenance of the insured property?
a. Warranties
b. Endorsements
c. Coinsurance clauses
d. Actual cash values
a. Warranties
Which statement is true about replacement insurance?
a. It is the current market price
b. It is not provided in any personal-lines policy
c. The amount to be paid is the replacement cost less depreciation
d. Replacement insurance is determined by the purchase price of the insured item
a. It is the current market price
- Which system of law originated in England by judges based on court decisions; also known as case law?
a. Statue law
b. Common law
c. Judgement law
d. Civil code of Quebec
b. Common law
- What is a legal decision that serves as a basis to resolve subsequent disputes in similar cases?
a. Case law
b. Precedent
c. Insurance law
d. Civil code of Quebec
b. Precedent
- What are the two types of legal system in Canada?
a. Private law and common law
b. Administrative law and common law
c. Common law and the civil code of Quebec
d. Procedural law and the civil code of Quebec
c. Common law and the civil code of Quebec
- Which of the following reactions arises from the statutory condition that provides that the insured must promptly notify the insurer of any material change?
a. A new feature is introduced that increases the chance of loss
b. It results in damage to buildings/contents caused by alterations or additions
c. It results in damage to goods caused by their undergoing a process involving the application of heat
d. Due to a bylaw change, it provides for use of materials inferior to those that existed at the time the insurance policy was purchased
a. A new feature is introduced that increases the chance of loss
- What action must the insurer take when it opts to repair, rebuild, or replace damaged property rather than make payment in the form of a cash settlement?
a. First provide the insured with the option of accepting or rejecting the proposed basis of settlement
b. Provide the insured with written notice of its intention to do so within 30 days after receipt of proof of loss
c. Seek the consent of the insured’s mortgagee
d. Advise the insured’s broker or agent of its decision
b. Provide the insured with written notice of its intention to do so within 30 days after receipt of proof of loss
- When the insured termination or cancels a policy prior to the expiry date of his or her policy, the insurer will refund the unearned premium based on a
a. Pro rata basis
b. Short rate basis
c. Full premium basis
d. Minimum retained premium basis
b. Short rate basis
- Under statutory condition 3, change of interest, the insurer is obliged to insure a new interest replacing the named insured’s interest except
a. When the owner sells the home to a relative
b. By change in title due to succession
c. By change in title due to the death of the named insured
d. With authorized assignment under the bankruptcy and insolvency act
a. When the owner sells the home to a relative
- What does the acronym PIPEDA stand for?
a. Personal information and electronic documents act
b. Private information and electronic documents act
c. Property information and electronic documents act
d. Personal information and email document act
a. Personal information and electronic documents act
- The freedom of information and protection of privacy act (FOIPPA) applies to which jurisdiction?
a. Quebec
b. Nunavut
c. Yukon
d. Saskatchewan
d. Saskatchewan
- Which of the following statements is correct as it relates to the personal information protection act (PIPA)?
a. It applies to Quebec
b. It applies to Yukon, the northwest territories and Nunavut
c. It governs private-sector organizations in the course of commercial business activities
d. It regulates public bodies such as provincial government departments, municipalities, universities, school boards and crown corporations
c. It governs private-sector organizations in the course of commercial business activities
- What would be considered a fortuitous loss?
a. An appliance that breaks down due to age
b. A loss that is caused intentionally by the insured
c. A loss that the insured will benefit from
d. Hail Damage to a roof
d. Hail Damage to a roof
- What type of policy form is defined by its exclusions?
a. Endorsement
b. Named perils
c. All risks
d. Specified perils
c. All risks
- In all-risks coverage, the onus is on the insurer to prove that
a. An exclusion applies
b. Loss or damage to insured property at an insured location occurred during the policy term
c. An exclusion does not apply
d. The loss was fortuitous
a. An exclusion applies
- By provincial statute, a fire policy may only EXCLUDE fire if it results from which of the following?
a. Fire at a neighbouring residence
b. Fire that started in an automobile in the driveway
c. Property undergoing a heat process
d. Pot of grease being forgotten on the stove
c. Property undergoing a heat process
- In the IBC name-perils forms, which of the following losses would be covered under the water damage section of the insured’s property policy?
a. Freezing
b. Sewer backup after a severe rainstorm
c. Rain that enters through an open window
d. A sudden and accidental escape of water from a domestic water container located outside the dwelling
d. A sudden and accidental escape of water from a domestic water container located outside the dwelling
- Glass breakage is automatically included as a named peril in which one of the following forms.
a. IBC 1161 Tenants Basic form
b. IBC 1173 Seasonal residence form
c. IBC 1151 Homeowners Basic form
d. IBC 1165 Condominium Unit Owners Basic Form
c. IBC 1151 Homeowners Basic form
- For which of the following non-standard perils can an endorsement be purchased?
a. Collapse
b. Ice damming
c. Seepage
d. Mould
b. Ice damming
- Which of the following is a correct example of a flood?
a. A dishwasher hose breaks, causing water to accumulate in the basement
b. A hurricane causes a coastal storm surge, with the resultant flood waters inundating roads and sewers, and causing water to flow into the dwelling (and the sewers in the basement to back up).
c. A pipe in the dwelling bursts, causing water to accumulate in the basement
d. A toilet overflows, causing water to accumulate in the basement
b. A hurricane causes a coastal storm surge, with the resultant flood waters inundating roads and sewers, and causing water to flow into the dwelling (and the sewers in the basement to back up).
- What does the Acronym COPE stand for?
a. Construction, occupancy, protection, Exposure
b. Construction, occupation, protection, Elements
c. Construction, occupation protection, Exposure
d. Construction, occupancy, protection, Elements
a. Construction, occupancy, protection, Exposure
- What are two perils that remain excluded even when permission for vacancy is granted?
a. Water damage and glass breakage
b. Vandalism and explosion
c. Malicious acts and water damage
d. Riot and vandalism
c. Malicious acts and water damage
- What is the purpose of the declarations or coverages summary?
a. Is only used with personal property policies
b. Is of limited value with subscription policies
c. States the coverage and limits agreed by the insurer
d. States the coverage and limits agreed by the insured and the insurer
d. States the coverage and limits agreed by the insured and the insurer
- What are multi-peril policies covering various classes of business also known as?
a. Homeowner’s comprehensive policies
b. All risks form
c. Named peril forms
d. Package policies
d. Package policies
- What is a main benefit of having a single limit policy?
a. One limit of insurance is applied on a blanket basis for all insurance coverages
b. Perils insured are broader
c. No deductible applies
d. It only applies to commercial property policies
a. One limit of insurance is applied on a blanket basis for all insurance coverages
- When may a subscription policy be used?
a. When the limits on property are low
b. When the limits on property are very high
c. The property risk is well protected by fire hydrants
d. The property risk is loss free
b. When the limits on property are very high
- Which of the following clauses potentially limits an insurer’s liability?
a. Deductible clause
b. Breach of conditions clause
c. Replacement cost clause
d. Debris removal clause
a. Deductible clause
- Why is there a need for co-insurance?
a. Enables an insurer to spread risk
b. Provides all-risks coverage automatically
c. Encourages insureds to carry adequate limits of insurance since most losses are partial
d. Insured will pay less premium
c. Encourages insureds to carry adequate limits of insurance since most losses are partial
- What is the key benefit of the IBC standard mortgage clause to a mortgagee?
a. No exclusions apply to coverage applicable to mortgagee
b. The mortgagee will always receive the full amount of the mortgage
c. A separate contract is created between the mortgagee and the insurer; this provides the mortgagee with greater protection
d. Coverage applicable to the mortgagee will be on an ACV basis
c. A separate contract is created between the mortgagee and the insurer; this provides the mortgagee with greater protection
- Which of the following is part of a broker or agent’s main role?
a. Accept or reject the application
b. Assess the risk and determine what coverage the insured will require
c. Determine whether an endorsement or further coverage is required
d. Determine whether to pay the loss that has been reported or to deny it
b. Assess the risk and determine what coverage the insured will require
- In reading a policy, it’s particularly important to distinguish between these two words
a. And, or
b. Simply, merely
c. Understand, comprehend
d. Cost, fee
a. And, or
- What does contra proferentem mean when a policy wording has been drafted by the insurer?
a. Any ambiguity in the policy wording will be interpreted against the insurer
b. Any ambiguity in the policy wording will be interpreted against the insured
c. No claims will be paid
d. An insured right to claim would be limited by statute
a. Any ambiguity in the policy wording will be interpreted against the insurer