RIBO Practice Exam 3 Flashcards
What differentiates speculative risk from pure risk?
Select one:
a.
The chance of loss
b.
The chance of profit
c.
The presence of a hazard
d.
The presence of a peril
The correct answer is: The chance of profit
What is the existence of insurance based on?
Select one:
a.
A gain
b.
A risk
c.
A remote cause
d.
A loss
B
Which scenario is an example of a moral hazard?
Select one:
a.
A factory manager with a careless attitude toward health and safety issues
b.
A business with a good credit score
c.
A landlord with an excellent maintenance record for her rental units
d.
A building with an outdated, overloaded electric panel and bare wiring
A
Which cause of loss would be covered by insurance?
Select one:
a.
Effective cause
b.
Remote cause
c.
Proximate cause
d.
Immediate cause
C
What term is meant to provide compensation for loss or expenses incurred as a result of the insured peril?
Select one:
a.
Insurance
b.
Indemnify
c.
Contract
d.
Risk
B
What is the peril insured against in liability insurance?
Select one:
a.
Burglary
b.
Negligence
c.
Fire
d.
Dishonesty
B
Which type of actuary analyzes data to determine the amount that should be charged for insurance?
Select one:
a.
Technical actuary
b.
Pricing actuary
c.
Reserving actuary
d.
Performance actuary
B
What is, the amount estimated for claims in the process of being settled, known as?
Select one:
a.
Unearned premium
b.
Earned premium
c.
Loss reserves
d.
Incurred but not reported
C
What is unearned premium?
Select one:
a.
The penalty charged for cancelling an insurance policy early
b.
The cost for insuring a category of risk
c.
The part of the premium that has not been used or earned
d.
The portion of premium earned or charged for the period of time a policy remained effective
C
What is the role of the insurance intermediary?
Select one:
a.
Identify insurance needs, sell policies that will give the highest commission, and set insurance rates
b.
Identify the customer’s needs, match those needs with products available, and pay claims
c.
Identify the customers exposures, assist with selecting appropriate insurance coverage, and facilitate insurance contracts
d.
Identify insurance needs, issue insurance policies, and facilitate insurance contracts
C
Intermediaries help in identifying and matching client’s insurance needs with insurance products and facilitating insurance contracts to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. They do not pay claims or set insurance rates.
In an insurance company, what is the role of special investigations units?
Select one:
a.
To investigate job candidates
b.
To research investments for insurer’s capital funds
c.
To adjust claims over the telephone
d.
To investigate suspicious claims
D
How many insurance companies does a direct agent typically represent?
Select one:
a.
Two (2)
b.
Unlimited
c.
One (1)
d.
Ten (10)
C
What are Property and Casualty insurance policies known as?
Select one:
a.
Valued contract
b.
Guaranteed replacement cost contract
c.
Contracts of indemnity
d.
Contract of compensation
C
How is consideration demonstrated in contract law?
Select one:
a.
Requires everyone to have the legal capacity to enter into a contract
b.
Requires genuine intention to create a legally binding contract
c.
Exists when there is agreement to an offer
d.
Must have a price, some value, and be in the present or future
D
What allows an agent/broker to accept a risk without receiving prior approval from the insurer?
Select one:
a.
Underwriting
b.
Binding authority
c.
Utmost good faith
d.
Material change in risk
B
When an insurance intermediary uses a risk management approach in setting up insurance for a client, what is he providing the client?
Select one:
a.
The same policy and coverages at a lower rate
b.
Help to identify risks and determine the necessary coverage limits
c.
The same policy and coverages, but with fewer exclusions
d.
As many coverage options as possible so the client has lots of choices
B
Which province(s) require(s) individuals to have a licence to operate as an insurance intermediary (agent/broker)?
Select one:
a.
Ontario and British Columbia
b.
Ontario, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia
c.
Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick
d.
All provinces and territories
D
What term is used to refer to the measurement of how often losses are likely to occur in the future?
Select one:
a.
Exposures
b.
Severity
c.
Hazards
d.
Frequency
D
Amy’s young daughter plays with matches and sets the house on fire. Amy has a basic fire policy for $80,000 with an 80% co-insurance clause. The home is valued at $100,000. Damage caused by the fire is $90,000. Calculate the co-insurance amount
Select one:
a.
$90,000
b.
$100,000
c.
$72,000
d.
$80,000
D
Did = $80,000, Should = $80,000, Loss = $90,000 - in this case the co-insurance requirement is met however the amount of the loss exceeds the amount of insurance. The most the policy will pay is the limit of insurance.
Which part of an insurance policy states the perils insured against?
Select one:
a.
Policy conditions
b.
Statutory Conditions/Québec General Conditions
c.
Authority clause
d.
Insuring agreements
D
Which concepts reinforce the principle of indemnity in ensuring a fair and proper reimbursement for insureds?
Select one:
a.
Salvage; Subrogation; and Contribution
b.
Depreciation; Deductible; and Contribution
c.
Depreciation; Deductible, and Capacity
d.
Salvage; Subrogation; and Capacity
A
What is another word for the non- disclosure of a material fact?
Select one:
a.
Misrepresentation
b.
Duty to inform
c.
Concealment
d.
Obligation to Speak
C
A property valued at $2,000,000 and insured for $1,500,000 suffers minor fire damage. There is an 80% co-insurance clause. Calculate the amount to be paid by the insurer. Damage is $2300.
Select one:
a.
$1840
b.
$2000
c.
$2156.25
d.
$2300
C
Which type of assignment can occur without the consent of the insurer?
Select one:
a.
Assignments when the insured decides they want to
b.
Assignments under the Insurance Act
c.
Assignments under the Bankruptcy Act
d.
Assignments when property is sold
C
What is a benefit of a written insurance application?
Select one:
a.
Reduce the risk of inaccuracies when collecting information
b.
Serve as checklist for adjusters when settling a claim
c.
Assist new agents and brokers with accurate note taking
d.
Help the insurer decide whether commission is payable
A
What must the applicant have in relation to the subject of insurance to be considered the named insured on a policy?
Select one:
a.
A mortgagee
b.
No loss history
c.
A co-applicant
d.
Insurable interest
D
In the ratemaking process, the reliability of predictions depends on which factor?
Select one:
a.
Conditions in the present are impacted by the past
b.
Conditions in the past that are relative to conditions in the future
c.
Conditions in the future are impacting the past
d.
Conditions in the present are relative to future conditions
B
What is a consequence of an agent or broker who does NOT pay the premiums collected to the insurer?
Select one:
a.
The agent or broker will be fined as outlined in the Insurance Act
b.
The agent or broker may be charged a penalty by the insurer
c.
The agent’s or broker’s licence may be suspended or revoked
d.
The agent or broker will be charged interest by the insurer
C
Statutory Conditions that apply to all fire insurance contracts may also be extended to cover what other perils?
Select one:
a.
Any other perils that are covered under the property policy
b.
Only specified perils
c.
No other perils besides the peril of fire
d.
Only named perils
A
When an insured property is not destroyed, but the insurer reimburses the insured for the damaged property as if it were a total loss, who owns the salvage?
Select one:
a.
The repair contractor
b.
The insurer
c.
The insured
d.
The government
B
In most cases, what does an insurer require when providing theft coverage for high-value items, such as jewellery or furs, covered under a personal articles endorsement?
Select one:
a.
Application form completed by the salesperson
b.
Notarized proof of purchase
c.
Detailed description of each item with a bill of sale or appraisal
d.
An affidavit
C
How can coverage for earth movement perils be provided?
Select one:
a.
From provincial government disaster recovery programs
b.
With the Purchase of an endorsement
c.
It is included in all types of homeowners policies
d.
From municipal government disaster recovery programs
B
What are two areas of focus for insurance regulation?
Select one:
a.
Insurance distribution channels and rating structures
b.
Policy production and policy wordings
c.
Solvency and market conduct
d.
Payment options and ensuring enough choice in the market place
C
A heavy downpour where the rain cannot be absorbed by the ground or flow into sewer systems quickly enough and remains on the surface of the ground, is the description for which term?
Select one:
a.
Overland water
b.
Flood
c.
Sewer back-up
d.
Ground water
A
What type of customer information may be disclosed by a broker or agent to the insurer?
Select one:
a.
Information about other liability policies the customer has with other insurers.
b.
All customer information may be divulged without the customers permission.
c.
Information required to renew or amend a policy during policy negotiations.
d.
Information about other property the customer owns but is insured by another insurer.
C
A process by which an insurer makes good on its promise to pay money to, or on behalf of, an insured if a certain event takes place is referred to as which of the following?
Select one:
a.
The claims process
b.
The application process
c.
The underwriting process
d.
The subrogation process
A
Which conditions must be met for a fire insurance policy to classify an incident as a fire?
Select one:
a.
The fire department must classify the incident as a fire.
b.
The fire department must be called to put out the fire.
c.
There must be an actual fire; what is on fire is something that should not have been on fire; the fire was accidental.
d.
Heating of something that is damaged in the heating process; the incident was intentional.
C
When the insurer cancels an insurance policy, which type of cancellation applies?
Select one:
a.
A pro rata cancellation
b.
A short-rate cancellation
c.
An average cancellation
d.
A standard cancellation
A
What type of fire is one that is burning in its intended place?
Select one:
a.
Accidental fire
b.
Friendly fire
c.
Hostile fire
d.
Arson
C