WorksheetsGeneral Insurance Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Nora is considering buying insurance for her new car. She knows that there is always a possibility of an accident or theft, but she is not sure if or when it might happen. In insurance terms, what does this situation represent?
Uncertainty of loss
Measurable unit used to determine rates
Condition increasing the chance of loss
Cause of loss
Nora is walking to work on a winter morning and notices that the steps outside her office are covered in ice. Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in this situation?
Theft
Icy steps
Carelessness
Dishonesty
David owns an insurance company and wants to protect his business from large losses due to unexpected claims. What is the primary purpose of reinsurance for David?
To transfer risk to other insurers
To insure high-risk individuals
To minimize risk through sprinklers
To pool risk among subscribers
Anika is researching different types of insurance companies. She wants to choose an insurer that is owned by its policyholders. Which type of insurer should Anika select?
Lloyd’s
Fraternal
Mutual
Stock
Emma is researching different insurance companies in Wisconsin. She comes across the term 'Admitted' while comparing insurers. What does 'Admitted' mean in this context?
Owned by lodge or religious groups
Owned by shareholders
Not licensed; used for surplus lines
Licensed in Wisconsin
Samuel is a producer who works exclusively for one insurance company. Which marketing system does Samuel operate under?
Independent
Direct response
Exclusive/captive
Direct writer
Benjamin is reviewing his contract as a producer for an insurance company. He notices that the contract specifically outlines the types of authority he has. What type of producer authority is written in the contract?
Implied
Apparent
Conditional
Express
Anika applies for an insurance policy, and the insurer responds by issuing a policy or binder. Which element of a legal contract does this action represent?
Acceptance
Consideration
Legal Purpose
Offer
Benjamin is applying for an insurance policy. What is Benjamin’s consideration in the legal contract with the insurance company?
Legal activities and property
Issuing the policy
Premium and truthful statements
Promise to pay covered claims
Michael is reviewing an insurance policy offered by a company. He notices that the terms are set by the insurer and he must either accept the contract as it is or reject it—he cannot negotiate the terms. Which characteristic of insurance contracts does this situation illustrate?
Conditional Contract
Contract of Adhesion
Unilateral Contract
Aleatory Contract
James's house was damaged in a fire. After filing a claim, his insurance company paid him an amount that restored his house to its condition before the fire, but did not improve it beyond that. What principle does this situation illustrate?
The insured is restored to pre-loss condition
The insured receives a better condition than before
The insurer pays regardless of conditions
The insured must pay premiums promptly
Nora is selling her car to Avery. She knows the car has a serious engine problem but chooses not to mention it to Avery during the sale. Which term refers to Nora's intentional withholding of this material fact?
Waiver
Fraud
Concealment
Misrepresentation
Lily is an actuary at an insurance company. She explains to her team that by insuring thousands of drivers, the company can better predict how many claims will be made each year. What principle is Lily describing?
More predictable losses
Accidental losses
Lower risk exposure
Higher premiums
Aria, Benjamin, and Evelyn decide to form an insurance arrangement where each of them insures the others, and the insurer is owned by the subscribers themselves. What type of insurer have they created?
Reciprocals
Mutual
Stock
Risk Retention Groups
Ava is applying for an insurance policy. What is the primary responsibility of the producer to Ava during this process?
Evaluate insurer solvency
Act in good faith
Handle surplus lines
Transfer risk to other insurers
