Finance

Which of the following statements about the combined ratio is true? A

Which of the following statements about the combined ratio is true? A) It is equal to the loss ratio minus the expense ratio. B) A combined ratio greater than 1 (or 100 percent) means an underwriting loss has occurred. C) The combined ratio considers the company’s investment income. D) A combined ratio less than 1 […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements is (are) true about the loss ratio m

Which of the following statements is (are) true about the loss ratio method of class rating? I. The pure premium is calculated, and it is loaded to cover expenses, profit, and contingencies. II. The actual loss ratio is compared to the expected loss ratio, and the rate is adjusted accordingly. A) I only B) II […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about schedule rating is (are) true?

Which of the following statements about schedule rating is (are) true? I. It involves the determination of a basis rate for each exposure, which is then modified by credits or debits. II. It is based on the assumption that certain physical characteristics of the insured’s operations will influence the insured’s future loss experience. A) I […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

In schedule rating, each building is individually rated on several fac

In schedule rating, each building is individually rated on several factors. One factor refers to the quality of the city’s water supply and fire department, and the risk control devices installed in the building. This factor is called A) exposure. B) occupancy. C) protection. D) housekeeping.     ANSWER Answer: C

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Monopoly Insurance is the only company marketing a certain line of ins

Monopoly Insurance is the only company marketing a certain line of insurance in a state. After complaints from several consumers, the State Insurance Department investigated Monopoly’s rates. The regulators determined that Monopoly was taking advantage of being the only insurer offering the line by charging more than double the actuarial cost of the coverage. Which […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

A strip-mall includes eight identical-sized retail units. All of the u

A strip-mall includes eight identical-sized retail units. All of the units were built at the same time and each has an identical sprinkler system. Unit number two is a dry cleaning business. Unit number three is a bar and grill. Unit number four is a dress shop. The owners of these three units are all […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020