GRADED A – New York Department of
Financial Services (DFS) Independent
Adjuster – 202 6/20 27 Edition – Verified
Questions and Answers
What does a misrepresentation involve that could void a policy?
information that may change the insurer's interest in issuing the policy if known at the time of the
application
All of the following are Unfair Claims Settlement Practices EXCEPT
1. misrepresentation of policy provisions.
2. failure to acknowledge pertinent communications.
3. failure to respond to a first notice of loss within 24 hours.
4. denial of claim without a reasonable investigation.
failure to respond to a first notice of loss within 24 hours.
Which of the following characteristics of an insurance contract expresses the principle that the
policyholder is returned to the approximate financial condition as before the loss?
Indemnity
Compensatory damages are awarded
For actual loss suffered
,An insured with split liability limits of $400/500/400 is at fault in an automobile accident and the
other vehicle sustains $15000 in property damages, as well as two passengers have bodily injury
and are claiming $81500 each. What is the MOST insurance will pay to each occupant?
$400,000
Who does a public adjuster represent?
1. an adjustment bureau
2. the government
3. the insured
4. the insurer
the insured
Which of the following is a duty of the insured after a loss?
1. assigning risk to future loss
2. investigating cause of loss
3. minimizing further loss
4. appraising value of loss
minimizing further loss
What is the insurance adjuster's first step in an investigation?
1. determine if a loss occurred
2. determine the amount covered
3. determine if the type of loss is covered in the contract
4. determine if the loss occurred during the coverage period
,determine if a loss occurred
What allows insurance agents to issue payment on behalf of their company?
draft authority
What is typically the first option available for the insured who disagrees with a loss settlement
amount?
1. appeal
2. lawsuit
3. arbitration
4. grievance claim
arbitration
Which party is required to provide proof of loss to establish entitlement?
1. the insurer
2. the insured
3. selling agent
4. law enforcement
the insured
Jane takes her vehicle to the local garage to have new brakes installed. After completing the job,
the mechanic takes the car out for a test drive. The mechanic runs a red light and hits another
vehicle. The damage to Jane's car would be covered PRIMARILY by
the repair shop's Garagekeepers Liability Policy.
, During the first 60 days an automobile policy is in force, when may an insurer cancel the policy?
by a statement of the specific reason
Which of the following is how defense costs are paid in relation to the limit of insurance under
the personal auto policy for bodily injury and property damage part A-liability coverage?
in excess of the limit
All of the following are TRUE regarding a nonowned auto EXCEPT
bodily Injury to an insured's nonresident family member or relative.
The insured has a commercial auto policy with a drive other car broadened coverage liability for
named individuals (DOC) endorsement. In which of the following would the named individual
be covered?
driving neighbor's auto
All of the following are TRUE regarding torts EXCEPT
1. a tort is always unintentional.
2. another term for tort is negligence.
3. torts involve private relationships.
4. a tort is a civil wrong that violates the rights of another.
a tort is always unintentional.