Finance

Janet hit a wall causing a large dent in the fender of her car. She wa

Janet hit a wall causing a large dent in the fender of her car. She was busy at work and delayed reporting the damage to her insurer for 9 months. When she finally reported the claim, her insurer denied payment, stating, “Although such a loss is usually covered, you are required under the terms of […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following statements about subrogation are true EXCEPT A)

All of the following statements about subrogation are true EXCEPT A) The general rule allows the insurer to recover up to the amount paid to its insured under the policy. B) Subrogation does not apply in life insurance. C) Interfering with the insurer’s subrogation rights can jeopardize indemnification of the insured. D) The insurer reserves […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following statements about endorsements and riders are true

All of the following statements about endorsements and riders are true EXCEPT A) They are usually written. B) They can be used to add or delete policy provisions. C) They normally take precedence over other conflicting policy provisions. D) They are primarily used to circumvent legislation requiring specific policy provisions.     ANSWER Answer: D

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Kim purchased a one-year property insurance policy. She agreed to pay

Kim purchased a one-year property insurance policy. She agreed to pay half the premium when she bought the coverage, and the other half six months later. If Kim fails to pay the second premium, the insurer cannot sue her for the premium because insurance contracts are A) unilateral contracts. B) contracts of adhesion. C) personal […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

A pharmaceutical company employs a young chemist who is responsible fo

A pharmaceutical company employs a young chemist who is responsible for three new patents last year and for the development of the company’s two best-selling drugs. The company purchased a large life insurance policy on the chemist. In this case, the insurable interest requirement was met because of a(n) A) ownership interest. B) close family […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

ABC Life Insurance Company insures both smokers and nonsmokers. Beth l

ABC Life Insurance Company insures both smokers and nonsmokers. Beth lied on her life insurance application, checking the box for “no” in response to the question of whether she smokes cigarettes or uses other tobacco products. Even though Beth smokes 10 to 15 cigarettes each day, the policy was issued at the “preferred nonsmoker rate.” […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Charles Blake told Wendy that he was an agent for Easy Pay Life Insura

Charles Blake told Wendy that he was an agent for Easy Pay Life Insurance Company. He presented no credentials. He asked Wendy some questions about her health and activities, and recorded the answers on scrap paper. He collected a $250 cash premium from Wendy. When Wendy did not receive a policy from Easy Pay, she […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020