Part 2 P & C Flashcards
- The commercial conditions include a condition called “Liberalization” The effect
A. To require the insurer to liberally construe the other commercial property
B. To protect the insured from policy cancellation
C. To automatically apply broader coverage to the commercial
D. Allow the insurer to set property
C. To automatically apply broader coverage to the commercial
- Which of the following would be known as the process whereby an insurer determines appropriate charges for its policies
A. Underwriting
B. Rate - Making
C. Premium factoring
D. Marketing
B. Rate making
- With regard to insurance applicability the word “risk” can be best defined as which of the following?
A. The increase in the probability of a loss occurring B. The cause of the loss C. The uncertainty of a financial loss D. The uncertainty associated with a loss occurring
D. The uncertainty associated with a loss occurring
- Which of the following is the best definition of an insurers loss reserve?
A. The dollar amount received by an insurer for coverage provided
B. The dollar amount an insurance comp must pay to close out a claim
C. The dollar amount of claims paid divided by earned premiums, excluding loss adjustment expenses
D. The approximate dollar amount of an insurer’s liability of
D. The approximate dollar amount of an insurer’s liability of at least one open claims
- An Insurance comp pays a loss and continues coverage of the auto policy.. He/She received ticket more than 36 months ago.. Why is the claim paid and the policy continued?
A. The insurer, by law, must pay the claim because the policy was in force
B. The insurance code states that the insurer must take action prior to a loss
C. The concealment in this situation was unintentional
D. The concealed facts were not material. They would have to paid the claims anyways
D. The concealment facts were not material
- What is the minimum discount percentage for the “good driver” discount?
A. 25%
B. 10%
C. 20%
D. 5%
C. 20%
- If an insured with a PAP has an accident in a state with personal injury protection, how does the policy respond?
A. Coverage automatically is broadened to provide PIP
B. PIP coverage is provided only for medical providers in that state
C. Coverage remains as written
D. The insured may apply for the additional PIP coverage within 10days of the accident
A. Coverage automatically is broadened to provide PIP
- The limited Mexico endorsement applies to trips to Mexico with duration of:
A. 14 days or less
B. 7days or less
C. 10days or less
D. 2days or less
C. 10days or less
- if an insured under a Personal Auto Policy leaves a covered auto at an auto dealer for repairs, and the auto is involved in an accident while being test drive by an employee of the dealer, how will the personal auto policy respond to liability claims?
A. The personal auto policy is excess
B. The Personal Auto Policy will share w the dealer policy on a pro-rata basis
C. There is no coverage under the personal auto policy
D. The personal auto policy is primary
A. The personal auto policy is excess
10. Lee has a PAP with $250 deductible collision and $100 deductible other than collision coverage.. He runs a stop sign and hits another car. There is $1300 worth of damage to his car.. How much would the insurer pay for the damage to Lee's car? $1300-$250=$1050 A. $1200 B. $950 C. $1050 D. Nothing
C. $1050
- What is the minimum number of days that an insurer must give an insured, prior to canceling a policy for non-payment?
A. 30 days
B. 10days
C. 20days
D. There is no minimum
B. 10days
- All of the following are considered an uninsured motor vehicle, according to policy definitions found in a personal auto policy, Except:
A. A vehicle that was driven by a hit and run driver, who cannot be identified
B. A vehicle that is self-insured because it’s owned by a state agency
C. A vehicle that has no personal auto liability or bond required by law
D. A vehicle that is covered by a PAP
B. A vehicle that is self insured because it’s owned by a state agency
- Which of these is not included in definition of “uninsured motor vehicle” in a pap?
A. a vehicle which was the cause hit and run
B. Vehicles insured by an insurance comp
C. Vehicles that are owned by an agency of the state self-insurances the vehicle
D. Vehicles not protected an auto
C. Vehicles that are owned by an agency
- The term assignment refers to:
A. The insurer’s right to collect damages from 3rd party
B. The insurance policy applying to each insured
C. The insured right to receive broad new coverage from the insurer at no charge
D. The transfer of the insureds interest in a policy to another party
D. The transfer of the insureds invest in a policy to another party
- What course of action does a party to a contract have of the other party is found to be in breach of that contract?
A. Damaged caused by the breach
B. Nothing, unless the injured party can prove the damages
C. Reasonable attorney fees and costs only
D. Damages for breach, reasonable attorney fees and cost
D. Damages for breach, reasonable attorney fees and costs
- What clause is commonly used to require insured to purchase insurance close to the value of the property
A. Valuation clause
B. Deductible clause
C. Coinsurance clause
D. Reinsurance clause
C. Coinsurance clause
- What’s effect of the “concurrent Causation” exclusion under the causes of loss broad form in a commercial property policy
A. Only the primary peril causing the loss is covered
B. No coverage if the loss is caused concurrently w
C. If there’s a loss resulting from two or more perils that occur at the same time then there is “NO coverage”
D. if there is loss from two or more perils when there’s full coverage
C. There is a loss resulting from two or more perils. then there is no coverage
- What type of insurance company is owned by individuals that are stockholders in the company and share in the profits of the company?
A. Reciprocal ins comp
B. Assessment ins comp
C. Mutual ins comp
D. Stock ins comp
D. Stock ins comp
- All of the flowing explain the characteristics that are unique to ins contracts.. Except:
A. All relevant facts must be disclosed
B. Because the insured must accept the contract
C. Only the insurer must perform under certain conditions
D. There’s an equal exchange of amounts or value w/in the contract
D. There’s an equal exchange of amounts or value w/in the contract
- During the application process for a PAP the applicant says he has not had any tickets or accidents.. What is the reason for the course of action of the insurer ?
A. The insurer is required by law to pay all claims
B. Traffic tickets do not have to be disclosed
C. The traffic tickets that were not disclosed were not material..
D. None of the above
C. Not disclosed were not material
- Under cal ins code.. the marketing dept is responsible for all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Bulking mailing
B. newspaper advertising
C. offering other insurance products
D. emailing ins quotes
A. Bulk mailing
- When may a representation be withdrawn?
A. It can never be withdrawn
B. Only after the policy is in effect
C. At any time as long is in effect
D. Only before the insurance is in effect
D. Only before the insurance is in effect
- A representation as to the future is considered?
A. Promise
B. Provision
C. Liability
D. Description
A. Promise
- Which of the following statements is true regarding insurers with admitted status in cal?
A. They must file for an exemption with the insurance comm
B. They may not use race, color, religion, or national origin
C. They may use any rating methods
D. They may use race, color, religion
B. They may NOT use race, color, religion, or national
- All of the following are requirements for a notice by mail to an insured by an insurer, EXCEPT:
A. Notice must be sent w return receipt required
B. Notice must be addressed to the person
C. Postage must be prepaid
D. Notice must be mailed to residence
A. Notice must be sent w return receipt req
- CA Insurance code requires property insurance policies specific all of the following info, EXCEPT:
A. The insureds risks of perils
B. A description of the insured property
C. The policy period
D. The insured’s address
D. The insured address
- Applicant for a fire and casualty license, life agent license or personal lines agent?
A. A sales training course provided by the insurance dept
B. A contract law course at any approved college location
C. A diversity awareness course provided by the state of CA
D. A 12hr course on ethics and the CA code
D. 12 hr course on ethics and CA code
- Where is most states require insurers to file forms?
A. The federal governnt Ins regulatory committee
B. The independent ins ass of america
C. The insurance dept
D. The insurance services office
C. The insurance Dept
- What does mean of an agent license is inactive?
A. The agent can still transact ins
B. The agent cannot transact any ins..
C. The agent can transact ins
D. The agent can transact any ins
B. The agent cannot transact any ins business
- The company that negotiates and binds ceding reinsurance on behalf of an insurer is considered?
A. An insurance specialist
B. A third party admin
C. A managing general agent
D. An insurance solicitor
C. A managing general agent
- What must a licensee do in order to surrender for cancellation a license in their possession?
A. Notifying in writing any insurer
B. Deliver the document itself to the commissioner
C. Give the commissioner at least 60days
D. Destroy the original and advise the state of cal
B. Deliver the document itself to the commissioner
- Surplus lines broker is involve w
A. Admitted insurers, liability insurances only
B. Admitted insurers, property ins only
C. Non-Admitted insurers, life and disability ins
D. Non-Admitted insurers, property and casualty ins
D. Non-Admitted insurers, property and casualty ins
- Insurance broker is?
A. Any agent that writes more difficult to place business
B. Someone employed by a fire and casualty broker agent
C. Someone paid to transact ins on behalf of another persona
D. Someone appointed to transact
C. Someone paid to transact insurance on behalf of another person
- If an insured signs a claim form for a claim which is fraudulent, the insured may be guilty of:
A. misrepresentation
B. Perjury
C. Nothing if the claim is never paid
D. Obstruction of justice
B. Perjury
- How’s an insurance broker defined according to the cali ins code?
A. An individual who is appt and employed
B. An individual who is appt by specific ins
C. An individual who receives compensation for transact
D. An individual who is appt to transact
C. An individual who receives compensation for transacting
- When does the authority o transact ins that is granted to a license become effective?
A. When the insurance comp representative signs the notice of appt
B. When receives approval for the apt
C. When gives approval of the appt
D. When licensee receives written
A. When the ins comp representative signs the notice of appt
- Which of the following statements is true the materiality of representation and concealment
A. The degree of materiality
B. Materiality has no effect
C. Its determined by the contract
D. Disadvantage of the contract
C. Disadvantage of the contract
- All fore and casualty broker agents must not be licensed w the DOI
A. When the agent receives the notice of appt and license doc
B. When DOI receives a copy of the appt paper
C. When the DOI approves the appt of the licensee by the insurer
D. When the notice of appt is signed by the insurer
D. When the notice of appt is signed by the insurer
- When does the license of a fire and casualty broker agent become inactive?
A. when an agent/broker has no appointment with any insurance comp
B. When the broker/agent no longer transact or sells insurance
C. When the broker/agent doesnt renew their license upon its exp
D. These are all situations where a license becomes inactive
A. When the broker/agent has no apptm w any insurance comp
- All of the following factors can be used according to the ins code cal to determine auto ins policy rates?
A. The number of miles driven annually by the insured
B. The age of the insured
C. The driving safety record of the insured
D. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
- Hit and run accident under the Uninsured Motorist Property Damage coverage PAP?
A. License number of the hit and run vehicle
B. Photographs identifying the hit and run vehicle
C. Testimony of an eyewitness to the accident
D. Legal affidavit describing the accident
A. License number of the hit and run vehicle
- Car A is an accident with a Car B. “A” suffers $10k of damage but its determined that “A” is 25% responsible for the accident.. How much “A” receive under comparative negligence rules??
A. $7,500
B. $10,000
C. $0
D. $2,500
A. $7,500
- When does a personal Auto Policy require the insured to notify the police?
A. For thefts only
B. For hit and run accidents and thefts
C. There’s is not requirement to notify the police
D. For all accidents and thefts
B. For hit and run accidents and thefts
- Extended non-owned liability coverage?
A. Liability
B. Liability and medical payments
C. Liability and physical damage
D. Liability, medical payments, and Uninsured motorist
B. Liability and medical payments
- Unendorsed PAP not returned within 48 hrs of theft??
A. $20
B. $10
C. $30
D. None
A. $20
- Which of the following losses would be covered under Dick’s PAP other than collision?
A. Someone shoots Dick’s car rear window
B. Dick’s suitcase is stolen from his car
C. The sides and top of Dick’s car are damage
D. Dick locks his keys in the car
A. Someone shoots Dick’s car rear window
- The personal auto policy territory limits include:
A. Mexico city, mexico
B. London, England
C. Montreal, Canada
D. Tokyo, Japan
C. Montreal, Canada
- In ref to the coverages provides in the basic form, the Boat Owners Policy is similar to what other ??
A. The commercial Ocean Marine Policy
B. The homeowner Policy
C. The PAP
D. A commercial Inland Marine Policy
C. The PAP
- Newly acquired motorcycles are not automatically covered under a PAP because:
A. Motor are too dangerous to ensure
B. Motor cannot be insured under the PAP
C. Motor are insured under a Homeowners policy
D. The unendorsed policy does not cover two wheeled vehicles
D. The unendorsed policy does not cover two wheeled vehicles..
- Under liability portion of an unendorsed PAP, what coverage is a available if the named insured is operating a company car on a regular basis?
A. The broadest coverage of any of the autos listed in the declarations
B. The financial responsible coverage limitations
C. The policy excludes this usage
D. The coverage of the vehicle primarily operated by the named insured
C. The policy excludes this usage
- Livery conveyance is best describe as a:
A. Share the expense carpool
B. Vehicle for hire to transport property
C. Vehicle for hire to transport people
D. Commercial vehicle with more than 4 weeks
C. Vehicle for hire to transport people
- A reduction in the value of property that results immediately from damage to the property?
A. Extra Expense
B. Consequential loss
C. Add’t living expense
D. Direct loss
D. Direct Loss
- Type of loss exposure that include Land and Property attached?
A. Real property loss exposure
B. Personal property loss exposure
C. Attached property loss exposure
D. Liability loss exposure
D. Liability loss exposure
- Cali DOI uses to approve or disapprove rate filings such as homeowners and automobile?
A. Open competition
B. File and use method
C. Mandated rates method
D. Prior approval method
D. Prior approval method
- Kim’s car is insured with a PAP. Medical payments w $2k limits.. which is true about the medical payment coverage?
A. $2k in medical exp.. Maximum will pay is $2k to her and $2k for neighbor
B. Kim’s daughter is struck by a car
C. Kim is injured
D. Kim policy will pay nothing
A. Medical expenses is $2k
Max pay out is $2k to kim and $2k for neighbor
- Limit of liability under a PAP under the section “coverage for damage to your automobile?
A. Replacement cost
B. Guaranteed replacement cost
C. Actual cash value or fair market value
D. replacement cost less deductible
C. Actual cash value or fair market value
- What kind of coverage would you recommend to one of your insureds who does not own a car, but occasion drives cars that belong to her friends?
A. Extended transportation endorsement
B. Extended non-owner coverage endorsement
C. Named non-owner coverage endorsement
D. These types of exposures would not be insurable
C. Named non-owner coverage endorsement
- Which is correct regarding why a motorcycle is not automatically covered under a PAP?
A. They’re covered automatically within limitations
B. The risk associated with these types of vehicles does not match
C. A two wheeled vehicle is covered under a Homeowners Policy
D. An unendorsed PAP does not automatically cover two wheeled vehicles
D. An unendorsed PAP does not automatically cover two-wheeled vehicles
- How would the damage resulting from hail be covered under a PAP?
A. Covered only if the vehicle was parked
B. Covered as a collision
C. Covered as other than collision loss
D. Not covered as it is considered an act God
C. Covered as other than collision
- An automobile ins comp is permitted to cancel a PAP for which of the following reasons?
A. The insured person attains the age of 65
B. The insured doesn’t send the insurance comp a written notification of an accident
C. The insured’s driver’s license is suspended.
D. Any of these are reasons for an insurance comp
C. The insured’s driver license is suspended
- Your insured has a PAP that provides medical payments coverage of $2k.. which is true regarding the amount payable under this section of the policy?
A. The insured’s son is hit by a car while skate-boarding
B. The insured’s daughter is hit by a car as she crosses
C. The insured is car pooling to work with her neighbor when they are in an accident.. The insured and her neighbor would each be paid $2k from the policy
D. The insured is injured in an accident while riding as a passenger..
B.
C. The insured is carpool to work. The insured and her neighbor would each be paid $2k from the policy
- Other than collision coverage of a PAP covers which of the following types of losses??
A. The insured must smash a small rear window
B. The vehicle is damage when its flips over
C. The insured has a suitcase stolen from the back seat
D. The windshield of the vehicle is damage while left overnight
D. The windshield of the vehicle is damage while left overnight
- State of Cal DOI minimums for liability coverage are 15/30/5. An insured has an accident out of state that has higher financial responsible than Cal.. Which is true??
A. The insured must pay an additional premium for the increased
B. There is no coverage
C. The policy only pays to its limits
D. The policy automatically provides the higher necessary limits
D. The policy automatically provides the higher necessary limits w o an extra premium
- What’s the limit for sound reproducing equipment under the coverage endorsement for excess sound reproducing equipment audio, visual, and data??
A. $1k
B. $500
C. $200
D. The amount
C. $200
- Which of these is not included in the definition “uninsured motor vehicle” in a PAP?
A. A vehicle which was the cause of a hot and run accident
B. Vehicles insured by an insurance comp in the state of Cal
C. Vehicles that are owned by an agency of the state that self insures
D. Vehicles not protected an auto liability policy or a bond
C. Vehicles that are owned by an agency of the state that self insures
- There is exclusion in automobile insurance issues by admitted insurers in Cal regarding coverage in Mexico?? Which is true regarding this endorsement?
A. Its liability coverage, on a primary basis for insureds driving anywhere in the country of Mexico
B. There’s no coverage unless the loss is reported w/in 48 hrs of the occurrence
C. It’s a required endorsement for all personal auto policies
D. It’s liability coverage, on an excess basis, provided for losses that occur in mexico w/in 25 miles of Cal/Mexico
D. It’s liability coverage on an excess basis.. within 25 miles of Cal/Mexico
- Which coverages are typically provided in a boat owner policy?
A. Physical damage, liability, and medical payments
B. Property, liability, and medical payments
C. Hull, running down, and protection and indemnity
D. Hull and collision
A. Physical damage, liability, and medical payments
- The watercraft endorsement on a homeowners policy extends coverage for?
A. Liability coverage for watercraft listed on the schedule
B. Liability coverage for all owned watercraft
C. Physical damage and liability coverage for all owned watercraft
D. Physical damage and liability for watercraft listed on the schedule
A. Liability coverage for watercraft listed on the schedule
- Which is a valid reason for an applicant to purchase an HO3 policy instead of a Dwelling Policy?
A. The property is a six unit with the owner
B. The insured does not want to have personal liability coverage
C. The insured desires broader coverage
D. The insured wants to pay a lower premium
C. The insured desires broader coverage
- What is the primary difference between an HO2 and HO3 policy?
A. The policy territory
B. The property coverage
C. The perils insured against
D. The liability coverage
C. The perils insured agaisnt
- Which of the following persons is not an insured under Section 1 of a Homeowners Policy?
A. The named insured’s (Non-resident) spouse
B. The named insureds resident 25yrs old nephew
C. The named insure
D. The named insured’s (resident) spouse
A. The named insured’s (non-residents) spouse