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P&C Basics

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

All of the following are risk management techniques, except:

a)

Enhancement

b)

Retention

c)

Transfer

d)

Avoidance

2.
Under aleatory contracts the exchange of values may be:
a)
Unequal
b)
Equal
c)
Rescinded
d)
Waived
3.
Loss of income suffered by a storeowner after his/her store is destroyed in a fire is considered a(n):
a)
Secondary Loss
b)
Provisional Loss
c)
Delayed Loss
d)
Indirect Loss
4.

Which of the following is an example of Special Damages?

a)

Special Damages are the damages assessed by the court as a penalty for gross negligence

b)

Compensation to a husband or wife for the loss of companionship of a spouse

c)

It is compensation to an injured party for actual medical expenses and loss of earnings

d)

Special Damages are the amount the injured is entitled to over and above medical expenses and pain and suffering disfigurement

5.
When the insurance company and insured cannot agree upon the amount of the loss, the person selected to help the two hired appraisers is called a(n):
a)
Agent
b)
Adjuster
c)
Umpire
d)
Claim representative
6.
Risks can be classified as pure or speculative. Which of the two, pure or speculative, is always uninsurable?
a)
Speculative
b)
Neither
c)
Speculative and Pure
d)
Pure
7.
Which hazard is defined as intentionally causing, fabricating, or exaggerating a loss?
a)
physical
b)
legal
c)
moral
d)
morale
8.
There are four types of hazards that cause a loss. An insured failing to salt and shovel her sidewalk after a snowstorm presents what type of hazard?
a)
physical
b)
moral
c)
morale
d)
legal
9.
Sara is the owner of a gift shop that was struggling to make enough money to cover its bills. Sara knew there were reports of robberies in the area but continued to leave the doors to the store unlocked after she would leave at night. Sara figured if her store was robbed she could collect the insurance money and pay off some debt. Sara’s carelessness is an example of what type of hazard?
a)
legal
b)
physical
c)
moral
d)
morale
10.
A second negligent act that interferes with the chain of events leading to a loss is known as a(n):
a)
Foreseeable consequence
b)
Loss of consortium
c)
Tort
d)
Intervening cause
11.
When writing an application for car insurance, Ginger asked her client, Josephine, if she had been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in the past 10 years. Josephine answered 'no,' although she had been convicted of a DWI last year. Josephine is guilty of which of the following?
a)
Misrepresentation
b)
Waiver
c)
Representation
d)
Unilateral statement
12.
___________ damages are ordered by the courts to punish a negligent party.
a)
General
b)
Specific
c)
Punitive
d)
Special
13.
What perils are covered under a Basic property form?
a)
REVFLSHAW
b)
REVFLSHAW + WWFF
c)
REVFLSHAW + VMM
d)
All perils except those specifically excluded
14.
The standard policy structure for insurance policies includes all of the following sections, except:
a)
Insuring Agreement
b)
Conditions
c)
Exclusions
d)
Duties
15.
Which of the following is stated in the insuring agreement?
a)
The perils insured against
b)
The perils excluded by the policy
c)
The location of insured property and the named insured's mailing address
d)
The Other Insurance provision
16.
Which of the following statements best describes the Other Insurance condition on a standard property insurance policy, when two separate property policies provide coverage for the same loss?
a)
Each policy pays an equal share
b)
Neither policy will make payment for the loss
c)
Each policy pays its pro rata share of the loss
d)
One policy pays up to its limits and the other policy pays the balance
17.
Will plays hockey on the weekends and was injured while defending the goal. Which of the following defenses could the owner of the ice rink use to avoid liability for Will's injuries?
a)
Assumption of risk
b)
Statute of limitations
c)
Contributory negligence
d)
Comparative negligence
18.
A primary liability policy is one that:
a)
Pays first with respect to other policies
b)
Provides only basic coverage
c)
Pays only after other insurance covering the same loss is exhausted
d)
Shares the loss with other policies covering the same loss
19.
Which of the following is the best definition of Actual Cash Value in property insurance?
a)
Appraised Value
b)
Replacement cost minus depreciation
c)
Property replacement cost plus depreciation
d)
Market Value plus depreciation
20.
The formal statement that verifies details so the insurer can determine liability is called:
a)
A Certificate of Authority
b)
A Binder
c)
A Proof of Loss
d)
A Certificate of Insurance
21.
When coverage applies to losses from all perils except those specifically excluded, the policy is said to be written on which of the following basis?
a)
Valued
b)
Named Perils
c)
Open Perils
d)
Agreed Value
22.
A secondary loss that occurs as a result of a direct loss from a covered peril is considered:
a)
Delayed Loss
b)
Secondary Loss
c)
Provisional Loss
d)
Consequential Loss
23.
In Property and Casualty Insurance, when a form is attached to alter or add to policy provisions or conditions, it is known as:
a)
An endorsement
b)
A warranty
c)
A consideration
d)
An exclusion
24.
Property insurance policies that apply coverage only to perils that are stated in the policy, are considered to be written on:
a)
An open perils basis
b)
A replacement cost basis
c)
A named peril basis
d)
An actual cash value basis
25.
The policy period of a property policy is based on:
a)
eastern time
b)
standard time
c)
pacific time
d)
atlantic time
26.
An unendorsed liability policy provides coverage for:
a)
criminal actions
b)
unintentional torts
c)
intentional torts
d)
moral obligations
27.
Insurance is an appropriate device to:
a)
Eliminate hazards
b)
Transfer risk
c)
Avoid liability
d)
Prevent losses
28.
Changing conditions for an insurance policy currently in force requires:
a)
Authorization by a court
b)
A mutual agreement of producer or agent and insurer
c)
An endorsement or rider attached to the policy
d)
A notarized authorization by the Department of Insurance
29.

In situations where the insured and the insurer could disagree on the value of an item, it would be best to ensure that item on a(n) _______ basis.

a)

Replacement Cost

b)

Actual Cash Value

c)

Agreed Value

d)

different policy

30.

When a claim is disputed and taken to court, the court costs and attorney’s fees are paid by:

a)

The prevailing party.

b)

The losing party.

c)

These costs are shared pro-rata.

d)

The public.

31.

What type of liability is specifically imposed by statutory law?

a)

comparative liability

b)

vicarious liability

c)

strict liability

d)

pure liability

32.

Cheryl is driving Ann's car and has an accident in which she is at fault. How will Ann's policy as the owner and Cheryl's policy as the driver respond?

a)

Cheryl's policy is primary since she was driving

b)

Cheryl's policy is primary and Ann's is excess

c)

Ann's policy is primary, Cheryl's is excess

d)

Ann's policy is excess since she was not driving

33.

When a property claim occurs which of the following is NOT required of the insured?

a)

reporting the loss promptly

b)

abandonment of the property

c)

protecting the property from further damage

d)

cooperating with the insurer

34.

If a liability coverage has an occurrence limit, what happens if there is another occurrence?

a)

The occurrence limit is restored but an extra premium is charged.

b)

The occurrence limit is already exhausted and no coverage applies.

c)

The occurrence limit is restored.

d)

The occurrence limit is reduced by the amount of the previous claim paid.

35.

Phil bought an all risk policy and was told by his agent that everything was covered. After a loss, where does Phil look to see if in fact that loss will be covered?

a)

declarations page

b)

conditions section regarding what to do after a loss

c)

no need to look anywhere, the agent told him everything was covered

d)

exclusions section

36.

Which of the following is not a type of construction for property rating purposes?

a)

bamboo

b)

brick

c)

frame

d)

fire resistive

37.

Liability coverage could be worldwide, but most coverage is subject to a coverage territory. Which of the following is NOT part of the coverage territory?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

U.S. Territories

38.

John wants to cover his 1965 Mustang for $17,000, this is an example of

a)

agreed value.

b)

replacement cost.

c)

market value.

d)

actual cash value.

39.

The most the insurer will pay for one person's injury or property damage is known as the

a)

aggregate limit.

b)

occurrence limit.

c)

per person limit.

d)

combined single limit.

40.

All of the following are examples of Absolute Liability, EXCEPT

a)

handling explosives.

b)

responsibility for the actions of minors.

c)

slipping on spilled milk in the store.

d)

dangerous animals.

41.

Under which of the following circumstances can the insured exercise the right of assignment of an insurance policy?

a)

Bob contacts Doug's insurer to take over the policy on the car he bought from Doug.

b)

Doug sells his car to Bob and calls his agent to transfer the policy to Bob.

c)

Doug's insurer agrees to assigning the policy over to Bob.

d)

The department of insurance approves the assignment.

42.

Wendy's policy states that it will pay up to $25,000 for injury to any one person; $50,000 for all people that are injured and $10,000 for property damage. This is known as a(n)

a)

combined single limit.

b)

split limit.

c)

aggregate limit.

d)

occurrence limit.

43.

Where do you go in a policy to find out whom is an insured?

a)

Definitions section

b)

Endorsement section

c)

Conditions page

d)

Declarations page

44.

What damages awarded to the injured person are covered by liability insurance?

a)

special damages

b)

both general and special damages

c)

neither general or special damages

d)

general damages

45.

What is NOT a defense against negligence?

a)

vicarious negligence

b)

comparative negligence

c)

contributory negligence

d)

assumption of the risk

46.

The amount of losses paid out in comparison to the premiums received is referred to as

a)

profit and loss margin.

b)

loss ratio.

c)

expense ratio.

d)

profit margin.

47.

After a covered loss, the insurer may do all of the following, EXCEPT

a)

replace the damage property with new.

b)

repair with like kind and quality.

c)

make an Actual Cash Value settlement.

d)

pay the difference between the cost to replace it and the actual cash value.

48.

The time frame of coverage and the location of coverage are referred to as

a)

peril exclusions and proof of loss reporting.

b)

policy exclusions and claim conditions.

c)

policy period and policy territory.

d)

perils covered and proof of loss reporting.

49.

Which of the following best describes the Contribution by Equal Shares claim provision?

a)

each insurer shares the claim equally until their limit is exhausted

b)

the insurer with the lowest limit pays first until the limit is exhausted

c)

the insurer with the highest limit pays first

d)

each insurer pays on a pro-rata percentage based on who is most liable

50.

What is true regarding oral binders?

a)

an oral binder is a permanent substitute for a written binder

b)

they are illegal in most states

c)

coverage becomes effective when the proposed insured accepts the obligation to pay the premium

d)

they can only be used in personal lines and not commercial lines coverage

51.

ABC Leasing has leased a car to Dwight. They need a loss payable clause for their interest if the car is damaged. But since it is still titled to ABC Leasing, they want the liability coverage of the policy to protect them as well in case of lawsuit. ABC will request a(n)

a)

mortgagee clause.

b)

additional insured clause.

c)

loss payable clause.

d)

assignment clause.

52.

What is the agreement that represents temporary insurance coverage until the home office can issue the coverage?

a)

binder

b)

premium deposit

c)

guaranteed contract

d)

receipt

53.

The insurer's responsibilities to the insured is found in the

a)

insuring agreement.

b)

declarations.

c)

provisions.

d)

conditions.

54.

What statement is true about additional coverage?

a)

It is included for a minimum premium.

b)

It is optional on the part of the insured.

c)

It is included at no extra cost.

d)

It is automatically included only if medical payments coverage is purchased.

55.

If the insurer and the insured disagree on the amount to be paid on a property claim, the dispute may be settled by

a)

appraisal.

b)

judgment in small claims court.

c)

the department of insurance.

d)

arbitration.

56.

A bank demanding to be listed as an insurable interest on a property policy is an example of

a)

mortgagee rights.

b)

lender lien interest.

c)

mortgagor requirements.

d)

additional insured interest.

57.

A provision in a property insurance contract that automatically extends to an insured any advantageous changes made in a later edition of a policy may be identified as the

a)

subrogation clause.

b)

liberalization clause.

c)

value reporting clause.

d)

policy change endorsement.

58.

The clause in a property or auto policy protecting the lender for their interest in your property that is not a building is known as the

a)

insuring clause.

b)

loss payable clause.

c)

waiver clause.

d)

mortgagee clause.

59.

A sworn statement by the claimant stating the facts and damages in a claim is a(n)

a)

claim notice.

b)

itemized list of claimed assets.

c)

recorded statement.

d)

proof of loss.

60.

Subrogation may follow if

a)

forces of nature damage the insured's property.

b)

an insured causes damage to her own goods.

c)

firefighters damage the insured's property while putting out a fire.

d)

an insured collects from her insurance company for damage caused by a third party.

61.

Larry's shirts were damaged at a fire at the dry cleaner. He has turned the claim into his insurance company. The dry cleaner would like the claim check made out to them and Larry since he hasn't paid the dry cleaning bill yet. The insurer denies the request under which provision?

a)

Doctrine of Utmost Good Faith

b)

Loss Payable Clause

c)

No Benefit to Bailee Clause

d)

Doctrine of Reasonable Expectations

62.

What best describes the concept where an insured assigns to an insurer his right of action against an at-fault party?

a)

indemnification

b)

transfer of rights of recovery

c)

proximate cause

d)

liberalization concept

63.

In liability insurance, paying defense costs and expenses in a suit brought against the insured is a contractual obligation known as the

a)

Indemnification principle.

b)

Doctrine of Adhesion.

c)

Doctrine of Estoppel.

d)

Duty to Defend.

64.

After a loss, the insured is required to

a)

notify the department of insurance, bureau of claims.

b)

file a Notice of Claim with the insurer immediately or as soon as possible.

c)

repair the property as soon as possible.

d)

abandon the property immediately.