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Who is responsible for updating the motor insurance database?

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The insurer.

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Where are insurance details of uk vehicles registered?

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Motor insurance database.

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If an uninsured driver is in an accident, where can an injured third party get compensation?

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Motor insurers bureau.

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3
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For motorcycle insurance, what optional cover can you get to extend cover under a policy?

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Motor recovery services.

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4
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Comprehensive motorcycle policy? Covers you for legal costs for…

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Manslaughter.

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5
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Class of vehicle which may have driving other vehicles extension as standard?

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Private car.

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6
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How was RTA 1988 amended by RTA 1991?

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Death by reckless driving replaced with other offences (replaced with death by dangerous driving and driving under drink/drugs).

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Under RTA 1988, amount of cover caused to third parties amount is?

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Unlimited.

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8
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Part 6 of RTA 1988?

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Third party liabilities.

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9
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Maximum period injured party to obtain insurance details from uk info centre?

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7 years.

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10
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3rd party act 1930?

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Claim against insurer of bankrupt policyholder.

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11
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As per ICOBS, records of insurance claims kept for how long?

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3 years.

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12
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Combined operating ratio?

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Uses claims, commission and expenses.

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Claims cost per vehicle?

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Claims total (paid AND outstanding) divided by number of vehicle years.

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14
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Guaranteed no claims discount can be withdrawn?

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Never.

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15
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How many claims allowed for protected no claims discount?

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2 in 5 years.

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16
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How any days grace for commercial policy renewal?

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None.

17
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What document normally included with private car renewal?

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No claims discount confirmation.

18
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What is on Claims and Underwriting Exchange?

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Details of personal injury, illness, household and motor claims.

19
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What info is specifically needed for a theft claim?

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Crime Reference Number.

20
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Main role of motor engineer is to?

A

Agree costs with the repairer.

21
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Which source can an insurer use to help detect fraudulent claims?

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MIAFTR.

22
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Who funds the Financial Services Compensation Scheme?

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The insurers.

23
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RTA Part 1?

A

Principal road safety provisions - offences described.

24
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RTA Part 2?

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Construction and use of vehicles and equipment.

25
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RTA Part 3?

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Licensing of drivers - permitted ages and classes of vehicle.

26
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RTA Part 4?

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Licensing of HGV drivers.

27
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RTA Part 5?

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Driving instruction.

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RTA Part 6 (sections 143 - 158)?

A

Third party liabilities.

29
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RTA Part 7 (sections 165 - 194).

A

Miscellaneous and General.

30
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Section 143.

A

Offence of driving with no insurance.

31
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Section 144.

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Alternative to insurance (deposit £500,000 with Accountant General).

32
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Section 145.

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Insurers must be members of MIB and policy must operate throughout EU.

33
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Section 146.

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Regulations for insurance alternatives.

34
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Section 147.

A

Delivery and surrender of insurance certificates.

35
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Section 148?

A

Policy restrictions that will have no effect on rights of third party victims to claim compensation.

36
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What are the policy restrictions as per section 148 of RTA which have no effect on third parties rights to compensation?

A

Condition of vehicle
Number of persons vehicle can carry
Weight/material of goods vehicle carries
Time/area vehicle used
Carrying on the vehicle of any means of identification
The age/physical/mental condition of drivers
Any particular apparatus vehicle is carrying
Horsepower or cylinder capacity or value of the vehicle

37
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Section 153?

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Persons dying or bankrupt do not lose rights under RTA.

38
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Section 165?

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Police have power to require to see insurance certificate from a motorist. If they cannot, must go to police station within 7 days with it.

39
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Section 170?

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Must stop if there is an accident.

40
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Section 171?

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Must produce insurance certificate at scene of accident to show vehicle insured or not.

41
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Section 174?

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Offence of withholding material information to gain certificates, licences or documents.