U5: T18 - TYPES OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION II Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following standard perils are specific to contents insurance?
a) Damage by storm and flood.
b) Damage or losses caused by theft and attempted theft.
c) Damage to computers and TVs.
d) Damage caused due to frozen or burst pipes.
e) Damage caused by impact from falling trees.
f) Replacement of locks and keys.
g) Theft of the insured’s money from another building.
h) Subsidence, landslip and heave.

A

c) Damage to computers and TVs.
f) Replacement of locks and keys.
g) Theft of the insured’s money from another building.

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2
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Damage caused by escape of water or oil is excluded from buildings insurance when the property is:

a) furnished.
b) unfurnished.
c) self-build.

A

b) unfurnished.

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3
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If a mortgage borrower fails to maintain their buildings insurance premiums, the lender may:
a) repossess the mortgaged property.
b) choose to pay the outstanding premiums and add the payments to the mortgage loan.
c) choose to pay the outstanding premiums and charge the borrower a specified interest rate.

A

b) choose to pay the outstanding premiums and add the payments to the mortgage loan.

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4
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Landlord’s contents insurance will cover:
a) the landlord’s contents only.
b) both the landlord’s and the tenant’s contents.
c) the tenant’s contents only.

A

a) the landlord’s contents only.

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5
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ASU can work in conjunction with IPI. True or false?

A

True

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6
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An ASU redundancy claim is likely to be excluded if the applicant had:
a) no reason to expect the redundancy when they took out the policy.
b) previously been made redundant from a job unrelated to the claim.
c) reason to believe the redundancy was imminent when they took out the policy.

A

c) reason to believe the redundancy was imminent when they took out the policy.

An ASU redundancy claim is likely to be excluded if the applicant had reason to believe the redundancy was imminent when they took out the policy.

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7
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If PPI is arranged on a joint basis to protect both mortgage borrowers, the premium will be:
a) the same as that quoted to protect one borrower.
b) double the amount quoted to protect one borrower.
c) variable depending on the second borrower’s health.

A

b) double the amount quoted to protect one borrower.

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8
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When using WoP, if the underlying plan is on a joint-life basis the WoP is always available to both of the lives assured. True or false?

A

False

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9
Q

Which rider benefit splits a joint life or CIC policy into two single policies if the need is evidenced?
a) Separation benefit.
b) Replacement benefit.
c) Life changes benefit.

A

a) Separation benefit.

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10
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MPPI usually allows:
a) one claim to be made.
b) more than one claim to be made.

A

b) more than one claim to be made.

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11
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WoP typically does what to the premiums from the offset?

A) Increases then by 2-4%
B) Increases them by 4-6%
C) Decreases them

A

B) Increases them by 4-6%

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12
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Does a WoP insurance claim have a deferred period?

A

Yes, typically of 1 month.

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13
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Is MPPI subject to a deferred period?

A

Typically yes

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14
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Terminal illness cover typically insures people with how long left to live?

A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 2 years

A

B) 12 months

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15
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Accidental death benefit pays out a multiple of the sum assured in the event of death by accident. True or false?

A

True

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16
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How many forms of model wording does the ABI provide for defining a total and permanent disability?

A

The ABI provides four model wording definitions for total and permanent disability.

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17
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What is Separation benefit?

A

Splits a joint life or CIC when a couple separate. Evidence of the separation must be provided

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18
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What is replacement benefit?

A

For a joint life policy, the policy ends in the event of one of the policyholders dying. With a replacement benefit, the remaining policyholder can start a new single policy without further underwriting.

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19
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Buildings insurance is mandatory for mortgaged homes. True or false?

A

True. Lenders insist that a mortgaged property is adequately insured against damage or destruction.

20
Q

Can you remember at what point in the buying process the buyer should arrange for buildings cover to start?

A

Buildings cover should be arranged by the buyer from the date on which contracts are exchanged – the buyer is theoretically responsible for the building from that date.

21
Q

A property has an insurance reinstatement valuation of £180,000 but it is actually insured for £150,000. If a claim for £15,000 is submitted and a standard excess clause of £500 applies, how much will the insurer pay?

A

(150,000 x 15,000) ÷ 180,000 = £12,500 less the excess = £12,000.

22
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Does the borrower have to arrange insurance through the lender?

A

No. The borrower does not have to arrange insurance with their lender; they have the right to choose their own insurer from the wider marketplace. However, the lender has the right to insist that the borrower’s proposed policy meets its minimum requirements and is with a reputable insurer. As a minimum, this will mean the insurer should be an ABI member.

23
Q

IPI is less expensive than ASU. True or false?

A

False.

ASU is relatively inexpensive compared to IPI, because it is not underwritten on a personal basis and will pay income benefits for a shorter period (typically 12 months but can be up to 2 years).

24
Q

Can an insurer withdraw IPI cover based on claims experience?

A

No, the insurer cannot withdraw IPI cover based on claims experience. This is a major difference between ASU and IPI: the latter provides permanent cover.

25
Q

Are ASU payments subject to a deferred period?

A

Yes. Income benefits are payable after a deferred period, typically one month, for a maximum specified period, typically one or two years.

26
Q

Which of the following accident cover would pay a lump sum?

A) Accident, Sickness and Unemployment 

B) Personal Accident Insurance

A

B) Personal Accident Insurance

27
Q

Which of the following accident cover would replace an income?

A) Accident, Sickness and Unemployment 

B) Personal Accident Insurance

A

A) Accident, Sickness and Unemployment 


28
Q

All PPI benefit payments are taxed. True or false

A

False. All PPI benefit payments are tax-free.

29
Q

Does PPI have a deferred period?

A

Yes typically of 30-60 days

30
Q

How long can PPI cover typically be arranged for?

A

12-24months

31
Q

What is the typical age MPPI covers?

A) 16-75

B) 18-75

C) 16-65
D) 18-65

A

C) 16-65

32
Q

MPPI is paid tax-free. True or false

A

True

32
Q

MPPI is paid tax-free. True or false

A

True

33
Q

What 3 insurance rights does a lender have over a security?

A

1) Insured continuously
2) Lender’s interest noted to the policy
3) Right over the proceeds of any claim to insist repair

34
Q

Which rider benefit can allow an accelerated payment of death benefit on a life or IPI policy where the life assured has a short life expectancy?

A) Accidental death benefit.
B) Guaranteed insurability.
C) Terminal illness cover.

A

C) Terminal illness cover.

Terminal illness cover can allow an accelerated payment where the life assured has a short life expectancy, typically of under 12 months.

35
Q

With a life changes benefit, which of the following may not be an eligible life change?

A) Divorce, dissolution or separation.
B) Buying a new car.
C) Moving house

A

B) Buying a new car.

Under a life changes benefit, if the customer experiences a significant life event for which they have evidence, they can increase a life policy’s sum assured without providing further underwriting information.

36
Q

Which of the following employee protection schemes has tax efficiencies for the employer?

A) Relevant life policy.
B) Death-in-service benefit.

A

A) Relevant life policy.

A relevant life policy offers a variant on a death-in-service benefit but with tax efficiencies for the employer.

37
Q

Which form of self-build insurance covers liability exposure on a project during development?

A) Ten-year structural warranty.
B) Site insurance.
C) Contents insurance.

A

B) Site insurance.

Site insurance covers liability exposure on a project during development, from the time when the insured assumes responsibility on a plot or property that is to be redeveloped or demolished.

38
Q

An insurer cannot increase ASU premiums in light of poor claims experience. True or false?

A

False.

ASU policies are annually renewable at the discretion of the insurer. This means the insurer can increase premiums in light of poor claims experience, or even withdraw cover that was previously available.

39
Q

Personal accident insurance offers:

A) lump-sum payments.
B) income payments.
C) combined income and lump-sum payments.

A

A) lump-sum payments.

Personal accident insurance policies offer, as opposed to the income benefits of ASU, lump‑sum payments in the event of specified conditions arising due to an accident.

40
Q

PPI benefit payments are:

A) subject to income tax.
B) tax-free.
C) subject to capital gains tax.

A

B) tax-free.

41
Q

For an MPPI policy, the maximum period of cover an insurer may offer is:

A) one year.
B) two years.
C) three years.

A

B) two years

MPPI benefit is payable for a maximum period of up to two years, depending on the policy terms.

42
Q

MPPI is annually renewable. True or false?

A

True.

An MPPI policy is annually renewable, which means the insurer can decline to renew it.

43
Q

Which of the following cover is likely to involve an additional premium for contents insurance?

A) Damage to computers, TVs and other appliances.
B) Theft or damage of money or possessions that are temporarily away from the home.
C) Replacement of locks and keys required as a result of any of the standard perils.

A

B) Theft or damage of money or possessions that are temporarily away from the home.

Most contents insurance policies offer greater cover for an additional premium.

44
Q

What is the typical minimum deferred period on a waiver of premium benefit? At least:

A) 4 weeks
B) 13 weeks
C) 26 weeks
D) 52 weeks

A

B) 13 weeks