Ross studied engineering in college. After graduation, he went to work for an insurance company. Ross visits properties insured by his company. He conducts inspections and makes recommendations about alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and building construction. In what functional area does Ross work? A) underwriting B) loss control C) information systems D) claims adjusting […]
Peggy is an independent insurance agent who places substantial amounts of business with XYZ Insurance Company. XYZ pays Peggy a bonus when she meets a sales goal. XYZ also allows Peggy to recruit and train sub-agents. She receives additional commissions based on the sales generated by the sub-agents. Based on this description, we can conclude […]
The primary function of an actuary is to A) adjust claims. B) determine premium rates. C) negotiate reinsurance treaties. D) invest insurance company assets. ANSWER Answer: B
A plan for selling individually underwritten property and liability insurance to members of a group is called A) direct response. B) multiple distribution. C) niche marketing. D) mass merchandising. ANSWER Answer: D
Which of the following statements about underwriting policy is (are) true? I. A company must establish an underwriting policy consistent with company objectives. II. Underwriting policy is usually subjective and allows the underwriter considerable flexibility with respect to lines written and forms used. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) […]
Insurers obtain data that can be used to determine rates from A) pricing pools. B) insurance advisory organizations. C) banks. D) reciprocal exchanges. ANSWER Answer: B
Common sources of underwriting information for life and health insurance include all of the following EXCEPT A) the application. B) a physical examination. C) the Medical Information Bureau. D) the applicant’s income tax return. ANSWER Answer: D
The underwriting process begins with the A) agent. B) desk underwriter. C) inspection report. D) actuary. ANSWER Answer: A
Which of the following statements about underwriting standards is (are) true? I. One purpose of underwriting standards is to reduce adverse selection against the insurer. II. Equitable rates should be charged so that each group of policyowners pays its own way in terms of losses and expenses. A) I only B) II only C) both […]
One source of life and health insurance underwriting information is an organization that life and health insurance companies can join. As a member, life and health insurance companies report health impairments of applicants, and this information is shared with member companies. Although the information is shared, the underwriting decision of the member company is not […]
