Which of the following is a function of the marketing department of an insurance company? A) to settle claims after a loss has been reported B) to determine the cost of products the insurer sells C) to make final underwriting decisions D) to identify production goals ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 19th, 2020
The local franchise of a national bar and grill chain continued to serve a drunk customer. The drunk customer tried to drive home. He hit and killed two people who were riding bicycles. The representatives of those who were killed filed a lawsuit against the national chain. As jury awards in the area where the […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about claim settlement is (are) true? I. The fair payment of claims requires an insurer to adopt a very liberal claims policy. II. To prevent lawsuits, an insurer should provide no personal assistance to a claimant other than that which is required by contractual obligations. A) I only B) II […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Big Life Insurance Company purchased Regional Bank. Regional Bank has 27 branches in four states. Big Life Insurance Company required one employee at each bank branch to become a licensed life insurance agent and to sell Big Life Insurance Company annuities and life insurance products. This distribution channel is an example of the A) career […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Factors that may result in more restrictive underwriting decisions include which of the following? I. Inadequate rates. II. The unavailability of reinsurance at favorable terms. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding insurance agents and insurance brokers? I. A property and liability insurance agent has the authority to bind the insurer for certain types of coverage. II. A licensed broker who is not a licensed agent has the legal authority to bind an insurer. A) I only B) […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about reinsurance is true? A) A reinsurer may not purchase reinsurance. B) The reinsurer is the first insurer that provides claims services to the insured after a loss occurs. C) The amount of insurance transferred to a reinsurer is called the net retention. D) The insurer transferring business to a […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
reciprocal exchange is managed by a corporation that is authorized to collect premiums, pay losses, invest funds, seek new members, and perform other functions. This corporate manager is called a(n) A) holding company. B) attorney-in-fact. C) resident agent. D) captive manager. ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 19th, 2020
All of the following statements about the settlement of a claim are true EXCEPT A) The insurance policy usually has a provision specifying how a notice of loss is to be made to the insurance company. B) One step in the investigation of a claim is to determine whether the policy was in force when […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
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 […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
