Bill is an insurance producer for and employed by ABC Insurance Company (ABC). He represents only
ABC when marketing insurance products, and uses an administrative staff also employed by ABC. Bill is a
producer in the - Direct writer marketing system
Because the insurance company usually determi...
AINS 101 Bill is an insurance producer for and employed by ABC Insurance Company (ABC). He repres ents only ABC when marketing insurance products, and uses an administrative staff also employed by ABC. Bill is a producer in the - ✔✔Direct writer marketing system Because the insurance company usually determines policy wording and the insured has little choice but to "take it or leave it," an insurance contract is a - ✔✔Contract of adhesion Which one of the following best explains why producers should be alert to changes in clients' loss exposures? - ✔✔Implemented risk management techniques may prove to be ineffective or become obsolete At Greenfield Insurance Company, Bernadette and Rachel are corporate underwriters, and Tomas and Jose are field underwriters. All of the following are underwriting activities typically performed by corporate (or staff) u nderwriters like Bernadette and Rachel, EXCEPT: - ✔✔Support producers and insureds Joel is the underwriter for Stanton Industries. He received a notice from the premium auditor on the account. After a recent visit to the insured's location, the auditor wa nted to make Joel aware of a decline in the business and some questionable business practices. Which one of the following types of hazards is the auditor identifying? - ✔✔Moral hazards Moral hazards - ✔✔include questionable business practices or a failing business. James West is a claims rep with Hatters Insurance. As he learns how to handle a claim from start to finish, which one of the following best describes the correct order for him to follow during this process? - ✔✔Identifying the policy, calculati ng a loss reserve, determining the cause of loss, preparing a loss statement Margaret was severely injured and scarred due to a recent accident. Which one of the following is an example of general damages Margaret received? - ✔✔Compensation for disfigurem ent Donna is an insurance producer. She makes an appointment with potential policyholder Sandie to review her loss exposures. She asks Sandie to complete a questionnaire to assist her in this effort. Donna is conducting a - ✔✔Risk management review Rache l is a new employee of Westley Insurance, and has been asked to review some existing policies to become familiar with the types of policies she will be working with. Which one of the following will Rachel find is true as she conducts her review? - ✔✔Rachel finds the policy begins with a coverage overview and then goes into more coverage details. Sports, Inc. is looking to obtain a commercial property policy on its building for $400,000. If their insurer decides to charge them a rate of $0.50 per $100 of building insurance, what premium must Sports, Inc. pay? - ✔✔$2,000 Destructive competition in the insurance industry could result in - ✔✔Insurance shortages The financial report for Hometown Insurer contains the following information: Earned premiums$4,000,000Written premiums$5,000,000Net investment income$1,000,000Incurred losses$3,000,000Incurre d underwriting expenses$2,000,000 What is Hometown Insurer's loss ratio? - ✔✔75% Loss Ratio - ✔✔incurred losses divided by its earned premiums Jessie is a new customer service representative (CSR) at the Winfield Agency. Jessie usually engages in all the following activities, EXCEPT: - ✔✔Determining coverage quotes Riley Turner is performing a comprehensive evaluation of Hardwick Enterprises to make sure its insurance and risk management efforts are serving the organization appropriately. Which one of th e following will be true in regard to this effort? - ✔✔Besides risk management goals being attainable, they should also pose a challenge. Rachel is considering investing in the stock of an insurance company. Which one of the following is likely to provide the best indication of the insurer's financial position at this point in time? - ✔✔Balance sheet
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