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PPIA Module 1 Quiz

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

The United States began popularizing insurance, in 1732 this man initiated the idea of fire insurance as a standard practice. He started the first insurance company in Charleston, South Carolina. He also founded the Philadelphia Contributionship for insurance on homes lost from a fire. Who is this?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Tedd Van Guten

c)

Arnold Winkins

d)

Samuel Owens |||

2.

What is a premium?

a)

A higher tier for a subscription

b)

VIP membership

c)

A guaranteed small loss that's used to prevent a large loss.

d)

VIP Membership+Higher tier membership

3.

What's an insurance policy?

a)

Just stuff to read.

b)

Guidelines that make sure I don't break the rules

c)

A contract where one party undertakes to indemnify another or pay a specified amount based on contingincies. NEEDS a premium

d)

A special contract that I sign which agrees to pay a specified amount to another party based on contingencies. DOES NOT need a premium

4.

What are the 4 requirements to make contract legal and valid? MULTIPLE ANSWERS!!

a)

Not against public policy or other wise illegal

b)

Legal capacity of parties to contract

c)

A sufficient consideration for each promise

d)

A manifestation of assent to its own terms by the parties who make the contract

5.

All property and liability insurance contracts are comprised of four basic parts, what are declarations?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

An oath to a promise

c)

Material relating to the subjects covered, and all guidelines.

d)

A piece of paper that puts on oath that you'll pay your premium or else you'll be fined

6.

Insuring agreements

a)

Summarizes promises form insurance holder

b)

Agreement from one person to another person

c)

Agreement on how much you'll be paying for your premium

d)

Agreement that summarizes the promises from the insurance company

7.

Why are exclusions and conditions important?

a)
Exclusions and conditions are irrelevant to agreements.
b)
Exclusions and conditions are crucial for clarifying coverage and managing risks in agreements.
c)
They only complicate the negotiation process.
d)

Exclusions and conditions eliminate coverages which might duplicate those in other policies to be insured.

8.

What's automobile insurance?

a)

Insurance in case my home gets damaged which is covered for 8 years

b)

Insurance from the Apple Store on my brand new iPhone 16 pro max which is covered for 90 days

c)

Insurance for my battery powered kids car which covers collision, theft, storm damage

d)

Insurance for an automobile in which one party agrees to pay another party's financial loss which covers collision, theft, storm damage

9.

What are 2 types of automobile coverages? MULTIPLE CHOICE!

a)

Collision

b)

Destruction

c)

Comprehensive

d)

Binding

10.

What's home owners insurance?

a)

Policy protecting family in case you decide you don't want the home any more

b)

Policy that protects an individuals house in case loss by fire, natural causes, vandalism

c)

Policy that protects only the appliances inside the home

d)

Policy that protects you incase someone dings your wall paint, doors, window, or cabinets

11.

What is a reinsurance carrier?

a)

Another insurance company you can sign with if your not happy with your current one

b)

A more better policy based insurance company

c)

Companies that insure the insurance companies

d)

Companies that are bundled with insurance companies that lower the premium assuming you sign an extended contract

12.

What's an insurance carrier?

a)

A person that carries their insurance

b)

A person who owns insurance

c)

A company which sells insurance

d)

A pamphlet which says all the available insurance companies that are accepted

13.

What is underwriting?

a)

The insurance companies policy

b)

A written agreement

c)

A process that determines involved in insuring a client

d)

A process from the client that determines if the insurance company is covering what they said they were going to cover

14.

What's a reserve?

a)

The United States Army reserves

b)

Money set aside from the client in order to pay for premium

c)

Money set aside from insurance company in order to pay for claims

d)

A reserved amount of time that your insurance company will keep you covered for after it ends.

15.

What is adjusting

a)

Making sure something fits

b)

Adjusting the temperature

c)

Adjusting money set aside

d)

Adjusting the loss and verifying that the loss is covered by insurance company

16.

What is an independent Adjusting company?

a)

A single independent contractor

b)

A company who doesn't rely on workers

c)

A company that has trained employees who provide various levels of services to insurance companies in connection to claims made with the insurance carrier.

d)

A company that hires untrained employees who provide various levels of services to insurance companies in connection to claims made with the insurance carrier.

17.

What is an adjuster?

a)

Someone who adjusts the regulations

b)

Is the person hired to work for an independent adjusting company.

c)

Is the person hired to work for the insurance company

d)

Someone who is hired to adjust home regulations

18.

What are the 4 lines of insurance?

a)

Property, casualty, life, health & disability

b)

Property, collision, life, health & disability

c)

Comprehensive, collision, life, and health disability

d)

Property, comprehensive, life, collision

19.

Are all losses insurable?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What's an insurance agent?

a)

Producers within the industry that provide a valuable service to the community.

b)

An individual who fixes the damages

c)

An insurance company within the industry that provides a valuable service to the community

d)

An individual who files a claim to the insurance company claiming some form of damage

21.

What's an independent adjuster?

a)

An independent adjuster hired by an insurance company to represent the interest of that company.

b)

An adjuster hired to work for and is paid by an insurance company and can only represent the interests of the company.

Adjuster works inside and outside an office.  Some companies hire and supervise independent adjusters to carry out those parts of the claims process that the inside company adjuster cannot. 

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither

22.

What's a public adjuster?

a)

Adjuster is self-employed and is not affiliated with either insurers or bureaus. 

b)

Adjuster works inside and outside an office, and represents only the insurance company

c)

A licensed adjuster who is the only other party besides an attorney who can legally represent the rights of an insured during the claims process. 

d)

B and C

23.

What's a company/staff adjuster?

a)

Adjuster is hired to work for and is paid by an insurance company and can only represent the interests of the company.

b)

None above

c)

Adjuster is self-employed and is not affiliated with either insurers or bureaus. 

d)

An adjuster that takes a percentage of the claim

24.

What's a fee adjuster?

a)

Adjuster offers services on a fee-for-service basis.

b)

Adjuster is hired to work for and is paid by an insurance company and can only represent the interests of the company

c)

Adjuster that takes a percentage of a claim

d)

ALL OF ABOVE

25.

What is a bureau adjuster?

a)

Both B and C

b)

Adjuster takes a percentage of a claim

c)

Adjuster is employed as an agent by an adjustment bureau that serves multiple company clients. This could also be known as a third-party administration company.

d)

Neither

26.

What are the adjusters responsibilities?

a)

Indemnifying the insured, identifying the cause of loss when, where, how? scoping and inspecting, estimating, reporting

b)

Indemnifying the insurance company, identifying the cause of gain, who, what, when, where? not looking and not inspecting, giving bad estimates, not reporting

c)

Neither

d)

Indemnifying the insured, identifying the cause of loss when, where, how, scoping and inspecting, and done

27.

Which computer application helps estimate real-time replacement costs?

a)

Xactimate

b)

None of these

c)

Estim8te

d)

Propay LLC

28.

What does peril mean?

a)
Peril means danger or risk.
b)
Peril means safety and security.
c)

Peril refers to a type of food

d)

None of these

29.

What's aviation insurance?

a)

Aviation insurance is a package policy comprised of physical damage (hull), personal injury, and liability coverage. It protects from the risks associated with owning and operating an aircraft.

b)
Aviation insurance is a type of health insurance for pilots.
c)
Aviation insurance covers only passenger injuries.
d)

None of these

30.

What's disability insurance?

a)
Disability insurance covers all medical expenses related to disabilities.
b)
Disability insurance is a type of health insurance.
c)
Disability insurance provides income replacement for individuals unable to work due to a disability.
d)
Disability insurance is only for people over 65 years old.
31.

What is life insurance?

a)
Life insurance is a savings account that accumulates interest over time.
b)

None of these

c)
Life insurance is a financial product that provides a payout to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured.
d)
Life insurance is a government program that provides free healthcare to all citizens.
32.

What is business owners insurance?

a)
Business owners insurance is a policy that combines property, liability, and business interruption coverage for small businesses.
b)
Insurance that protects against personal injuries of the owner.
c)
A policy that covers only employee health benefits.
d)

A and B

33.

What is health insurance?

a)
Health insurance is a type of food plan.
b)
Health insurance is a government program for housing.
c)
Health insurance is a financial arrangement that covers medical expenses.
d)
Health insurance is a fitness membership service.
34.

What is Marine (boat) insurance?

a)

Both B and C

b)
Marine insurance is a type of health insurance for sailors.
c)
Marine insurance is a type of insurance that covers loss or damage to ships, cargo, and marine liabilities.
d)
Marine insurance is exclusively for cargo transported by air.
35.

What is causality and liability insurance?

a)
Causality is the relationship between cause and effect; liability insurance protects against claims for injuries or damages.
b)
Causality refers to the study of financial markets; liability insurance is for property damage only.
c)
Causality is a type of insurance; liability insurance covers only personal injuries.
d)
Causality is unrelated to effects; liability insurance is mandatory for all businesses.
36.

What is automobile insurance?

a)
Automobile insurance is a policy that offers financial protection against damage and liability related to vehicles.
b)
Automobile insurance is a type of vehicle maintenance service.
c)
Automobile insurance is a government program for public transportation.
d)
Automobile insurance is a warranty for car repairs.
37.

What is flood insurance?

a)
Flood insurance is a type of health insurance.
b)
Flood insurance only covers personal belongings.
c)
Flood insurance is a type of insurance that covers property damage caused by flooding.
d)
Flood insurance is mandatory for all homeowners.
38.

What is property insurance?

a)
Property insurance is a type of life insurance.
b)
Property insurance only covers natural disasters.
c)
Property insurance is a government program for housing assistance.
d)
Property insurance is a type of insurance that protects against risks to property.
39.

What is fire and allied lines insurance?

a)
Fire and allied lines insurance provides coverage for property damage caused by fire and related hazards.
b)
Protection against natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
c)
Insurance for personal liability claims.
d)
Coverage for theft and vandalism only.
40.

What is a contract?

a)
A contract is a document that outlines personal preferences.
b)
A contract is a legally binding agreement between parties.
c)
A contract is a verbal agreement without legal standing.
d)
A contract is a casual arrangement between friends.
41.

What are the 4 characteristics of a contract?

a)
Terms, Conditions, Breach, Enforcement
b)

Negotiation, Documentation, Signature, no witness

c)
Proposal, Agreement, Obligation, Termination
d)

Agreement, consideration, both parties need to be competent, there needs to be legal purpose.

42.

What is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)?

a)

A federal agency founded in 1909 that oversees all insurance companies in the U.S.

b)

A private organization founded in 1929 that sells insurance policies directly to consumers.

c)

A non-profit group founded in 1963 that provides financial assistance to insurance companies.

d)

The NAIC founded in 1871, is a collective organization of state insurance regulators in the U.S.

43.

What is a conditional contract?

a)

A conditional contract contains a number of conditions that both parties must comply with. A type of conditional contract is a property or liability insurance policy.

b)
A conditional contract is an agreement that requires no conditions to be valid.
c)

None of these

d)

Both A and B

44.

What is an unilateral contract

a)
A unilateral contract requires both parties to make promises.
b)
A unilateral contract is a contract that cannot be enforced by law.
c)
A unilateral contract involves multiple parties making mutual agreements.
d)
A unilateral contract is a contract where one party makes a promise in exchange for an act by another party.
45.

What is contract of adhesion?

a)

A contract of adhesion is a verbal agreement between one party

b)

None of these

c)
A contract of adhesion is a contract that requires mutual consent before signing.
d)

When one of the parties of a contract cannot negotiate the terms of a contract but has to accept what is being offered

46.

What is contract of indemnity?

a)

Both B and C

b)
A contract of indemnity is an agreement to share profits.
c)
A contract of indemnity is a legal document for property transfer.
d)

Is the concept that a person may not profit from an incident that triggers coverage under a policy of insurance.

47.

What are contract-rights interest?

a)
Contract-rights interest are the financial penalties in a contract.
b)

Both A and D

c)

None of these

d)

Interests explicitly defined in the contract.

48.

What are legal liability interest?

a)

Interest is imposed by law, as opposed to liability arising from an agreement or contract.

b)

Legal liability interest refers to the right to receive compensation for nothing

c)

Legal liability interest is a type of insurance paper

d)

None of these

49.

What are factual expectations of loss interest?

a)

Both A and B

b)

False expectations of loss interest refer to the actual loss from investments.

c)

This is used to determine if insurable interest exists.

d)

Factual expectations of loss interest are the historical data of future investment performances.