The number of title insurance companies operating in State Z is relatively low. Recently, the largest of these companies (50 percent market share) acquired the second largest company (30 percent market share). Immediately after the acquisition, the insurer raised premiums by 75 percent. This scenario demonstrates which of the following rationales for the regulation of […]
Which of the following is a method used to help ensure the solvency of insurers? A) commercial lines deregulation B) risk-based capital standards C) use of credit-based insurance scores D) use of no filing required rating laws ANSWER Answer: B
Which of the following is a principal method of ensuring the solvency of insurers? A) requiring submission of annual financial statements to state regulators B) tracking and investigating market conduct complaints against insurers C) disciplining agents of the insurer for illegal sales practices D) regulating the forms (applications and policies) employed by the insurer […]
Which of the following statements concerning the proposed optional federal charter for life insurers is (are) true? I. Large insurers operating in many states would more likely prefer a state charter while smaller, regional, insurers would more likely choose a federal charter. II. Proponents of the federal charter argue that it would speed the development […]
Which of the following is an advantage of federal regulation of insurance over state regulation of insurance? A) greater opportunity for innovation B) more effective treatment of systemic risk C) greater responsiveness to local needs D) more competent regulators ANSWER Answer: B
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding the quality of insurance regulation? I. The quality of insurance regulation is uniform from state to state. II. All evidence suggests federal regulation of insurance would improve the quality of regulation. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor […]
Which of the following is an advantage of state regulation of insurance over federal regulation of insurance? A) uniformity of laws B) greater efficiency C) more effective in negotiating international agreements pertaining to insurance D) quicker response to local insurance problems ANSWER Answer: D
The regulation of insurers in areas that affect consumers, which include claims handling, underwriting, complaints, advertising, sales practices, and other trade practices is called A) solvency surveillance. B) market conduct regulation. C) combined ratio analysis. D) market share regulation. ANSWER Answer: B
A shortcoming of state regulation of insurance according to Congressional committees and the General Accounting Office is that state regulation A) leads to decentralized governmental power. B) provides opportunities for innovation. C) provides inadequate consumer protection. D) is more responsive to local needs. ANSWER Answer: C
The major reasons for insurer insolvency include which of the following? I. Inadequate pricing and loss reserves II. Rapid growth and inadequate surplus A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: C
