LOMA 291 Module 1 Questions & Complete
Solutions 2024
Stakeholders (consituents) - Correct Answer A party that has an interest in how a company conducts its
business. Also known as a constituent.
Dividend - Correct Answer Compensation that a company may pay to owners upon a vote by the
company's board of directors.
Stockholder - Correct Answer We stockholders expect the company to grow steadily. We expect to earn
a reasonable return, sometimes in the form of dividends. Do you know what a dividend is? Sometimes
the board of directors votes to make a payment to the stockholders. The payment is called a dividend.
Policy owner - Correct Answer Here are some factors I considered when I chose to buy a policy from
Forthright:
Good company reputation
Policy features
Reasonable charges
Financial strength
Customer service
Forthright provides my personal safety net because of their good reputation and policy features. They
charge me for reasonable expenses and they have the financial strength to be around for the long haul
to pay the policy benefits they promise me and my family. So far, I'm pleased with my policy and the
company's customer service.
financial professional - Correct Answer In insurance sales, any individual—including agents, bank-
affiliated sales personnel, and brokers—who is licensed to sell insurance products, solicit sales, or
negotiate insurance contracts.
,Why do I place business with Forthright? Here are some reasons:
Forthright's products meet my clients' needs.
Forthright offers competitive compensation on the business I sell.
Its staff is top notch and provides fast and accurate support.
The company has good ratings, so I trust its ability to meet policy obligations in the future.
key stakeholders - Correct Answer - stockholder
- policyowner
- financial professional
- employee
- reinsurer
- consultants/vendors
- borrowers
- regulators
- rating agencies
- associations
- trade associations
employee values - Correct Answer I value the long-term employment.
I enjoy my coworkers.
I'm proud to work for a reputable company.
I appreciate the salary and benefits.
reinsurance - Correct Answer Insurance that one insurance company, known as the direct writer,
purchases from another insurance company, known as the reinsurer, to transfer all or part of the risk on
insurance policies that the direct writer issued.
consultants/vendors example - Correct Answer I'm a public accountant. I provide external audit services
to Forthright. Many vendors provide goods and services to Forthright.
,Borrowers example - Correct Answer I'm a real estate developer. To fund construction projects, I borrow
from Forthright Financial. Forthright lends money as one of its investments. They expect to earn a
return, so they keep a close eye on me.
regulators example - Correct Answer I conduct in-person examinations of insurance companies that do
business in my state. I make sure they comply with regulations and maintain fair business practices.
rating agencies example - Correct Answer I assign a grade to Forthright Financial and other companies.
The grade, called a rating, indicates my company's opinion of Forthright's overall health and stability.
associations example - Correct Answer As a Forthright actuary, I belong to several organizations that set
professional standards. Forthright employs many professionals—actuaries, accountants, auditors,
attorneys, underwriters, medical directors, and others. All of these groups have professional
associations.
Select each group which counts among an insurance company's stakeholders.
a. Financial professionals
b. Reinsurance companies
c. Employees
d. Trade associations
e. Owners of company stock
f. Policyowners - Correct Answer All of them -
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"My company provides backup to Forthright on paying its claims."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
, c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer D.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I need prompt handling of my transactions when I make a withdrawal."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer A.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I value having a good job with reliable income and benefits."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer C.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I need Forthright to offer products that meet my clients' needs so that I can earn an income."
Solutions 2024
Stakeholders (consituents) - Correct Answer A party that has an interest in how a company conducts its
business. Also known as a constituent.
Dividend - Correct Answer Compensation that a company may pay to owners upon a vote by the
company's board of directors.
Stockholder - Correct Answer We stockholders expect the company to grow steadily. We expect to earn
a reasonable return, sometimes in the form of dividends. Do you know what a dividend is? Sometimes
the board of directors votes to make a payment to the stockholders. The payment is called a dividend.
Policy owner - Correct Answer Here are some factors I considered when I chose to buy a policy from
Forthright:
Good company reputation
Policy features
Reasonable charges
Financial strength
Customer service
Forthright provides my personal safety net because of their good reputation and policy features. They
charge me for reasonable expenses and they have the financial strength to be around for the long haul
to pay the policy benefits they promise me and my family. So far, I'm pleased with my policy and the
company's customer service.
financial professional - Correct Answer In insurance sales, any individual—including agents, bank-
affiliated sales personnel, and brokers—who is licensed to sell insurance products, solicit sales, or
negotiate insurance contracts.
,Why do I place business with Forthright? Here are some reasons:
Forthright's products meet my clients' needs.
Forthright offers competitive compensation on the business I sell.
Its staff is top notch and provides fast and accurate support.
The company has good ratings, so I trust its ability to meet policy obligations in the future.
key stakeholders - Correct Answer - stockholder
- policyowner
- financial professional
- employee
- reinsurer
- consultants/vendors
- borrowers
- regulators
- rating agencies
- associations
- trade associations
employee values - Correct Answer I value the long-term employment.
I enjoy my coworkers.
I'm proud to work for a reputable company.
I appreciate the salary and benefits.
reinsurance - Correct Answer Insurance that one insurance company, known as the direct writer,
purchases from another insurance company, known as the reinsurer, to transfer all or part of the risk on
insurance policies that the direct writer issued.
consultants/vendors example - Correct Answer I'm a public accountant. I provide external audit services
to Forthright. Many vendors provide goods and services to Forthright.
,Borrowers example - Correct Answer I'm a real estate developer. To fund construction projects, I borrow
from Forthright Financial. Forthright lends money as one of its investments. They expect to earn a
return, so they keep a close eye on me.
regulators example - Correct Answer I conduct in-person examinations of insurance companies that do
business in my state. I make sure they comply with regulations and maintain fair business practices.
rating agencies example - Correct Answer I assign a grade to Forthright Financial and other companies.
The grade, called a rating, indicates my company's opinion of Forthright's overall health and stability.
associations example - Correct Answer As a Forthright actuary, I belong to several organizations that set
professional standards. Forthright employs many professionals—actuaries, accountants, auditors,
attorneys, underwriters, medical directors, and others. All of these groups have professional
associations.
Select each group which counts among an insurance company's stakeholders.
a. Financial professionals
b. Reinsurance companies
c. Employees
d. Trade associations
e. Owners of company stock
f. Policyowners - Correct Answer All of them -
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"My company provides backup to Forthright on paying its claims."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
, c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer D.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I need prompt handling of my transactions when I make a withdrawal."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer A.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I value having a good job with reliable income and benefits."
a. Policyowner
b. Stockholder
c. Employee
d. Reinsurer
e. Financial professional - Correct Answer C.
In each of the following questions, select the person who would most likely make each statement about
his or her interests as a stakeholder.
"I need Forthright to offer products that meet my clients' needs so that I can earn an income."
