2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
WebCE Quizzes: General Insurance & Life Insurance
Questions and Answers Rated A+ with Latest updates
Buying life or health insurance is an example of which risk management technique?
risk avoidance
risk reduction
risk retention
risk transfer -✔✔ risk transfer
What is the mathematical concept of probability that helps insurers estimate the statistical
likelihood of mortality or morbidity losses at any given age?
law of large numbers
underwriting principle
law of probability
actuarial principle -✔✔ law of large numbers
A person who refuses to engage is risky activities like rock climbing for fear of injury or death is
demonstrating which risk management technique?
risk avoidance
risk reduction
risk retention
risk sharing -✔✔ risk avoidance
Which of the following is an insurable risk?
,2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
the possibility of losing money in stock investments
the possibility of losing money gambling in Las Vegas
the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to earn an income
the possibility of one's home value decreasing due to a drop in market prices -✔✔ the
possibility of becoming disabled and unable to earn an income
All the following statements regarding reinsurance are correct EXCEPT:
Reinsurance is a risk-sharing process used by insurance companies.
Claims are paid to the policyowner separately by each insurer participating in the reinsurance
agreement.
The insurer accepting some of the risk being transferred from another insurer is known as the
reinsuring company.
The insurer seeking to transfer some of its risk to another insurer is known as the ceding
company. -✔✔ Claims are paid to the policyowner separately by each insurer participating in
the reinsurance agreement.
All of the following are characteristics of a stock insurance company EXCEPT:
They are governed by a board of directors.
They may issue dividends.
They have minimum financial capital requirements that must be met before they can conduct
business.
They are owned by policyowners. -✔✔ They are owned by policyowners.
All of the following statements regarding the career agency distribution system are correct
EXCEPT:
The managerial form of career agency system uses company employees as the agency
managers.
,2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
There are two types, the general agency system and the managerial system.
It uses agents who primarily if not exclusively represent one insurer.
Personal producing general agents (PPGAs) are commonly hired to manage career agencies. -
✔✔ Personal producing general agents (PPGAs) are commonly hired to manage career
agencies.
The federal Risk Retention Act of 1986 contains guidelines for which of the following entities?
reinsurance companies
surplus lines insurance companies
Fraternal insurance companies
risk retention groups -✔✔ risk retention groups
Which of the following best describes an agent's responsibilities?
An agent has no fiduciary duty toward insurers, applicants, or insureds.
An agent has to act in the best interests of insureds, applicants, and insurers.
An agent only has to act in the best interests of the insured or applicant, but not the insurer.
An agent only has to act in the best interests of the insurer he or she represents. -✔✔ An agent
has to act in the best interests of insureds, applicants, and insurers.
An insurance producer tells a life insurance applicant that he has the authority to waive the
medical exam that is normally required by the insurer with every application. The insurer may
be required to accept the application without a medical exam due to the producer's:
implied authority
express authority
apparent authority
imputed authority -✔✔ apparent authority
, 2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
All of the following are part of a producer's responsibilities to an applicant EXCEPT:
avoiding replacing an insurance policy unless doing so will clearly benefit the applicant
research other insurance companies' insurance products if requested by the applicant
disclose all important information about a proposed policy
recommend insurance products that are suitable for the customer's needs -✔✔ research other
insurance companies' insurance products if requested by the applicant
The purpose for the Policy Summary, which must be given to every insurance applicant before
an application is signed, is to:
explain the step-by-step process involved in purchasing the recommended product
explain the general features, benefits, and conditions of the type of insurance being considered
disclose all the hidden costs associated with the policy being applied for
provide buyers with details of the specific insurance contract they are considering for purchase
-✔✔ provide buyers with details of the specific insurance contract they are considering for
purchase
If an applicant for an insurance policy submits an application without the first premium, which
of the following is correct?
The insurer may not make a counteroffer to the applicant.
The applicant has invited the insurer to make an offer.
The insurer has made an offer to the applicant.
The applicant has made an offer to the insurer. -✔✔ The applicant has invited the insurer to
make an offer.
WebCE Quizzes: General Insurance & Life Insurance
Questions and Answers Rated A+ with Latest updates
Buying life or health insurance is an example of which risk management technique?
risk avoidance
risk reduction
risk retention
risk transfer -✔✔ risk transfer
What is the mathematical concept of probability that helps insurers estimate the statistical
likelihood of mortality or morbidity losses at any given age?
law of large numbers
underwriting principle
law of probability
actuarial principle -✔✔ law of large numbers
A person who refuses to engage is risky activities like rock climbing for fear of injury or death is
demonstrating which risk management technique?
risk avoidance
risk reduction
risk retention
risk sharing -✔✔ risk avoidance
Which of the following is an insurable risk?
,2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
the possibility of losing money in stock investments
the possibility of losing money gambling in Las Vegas
the possibility of becoming disabled and unable to earn an income
the possibility of one's home value decreasing due to a drop in market prices -✔✔ the
possibility of becoming disabled and unable to earn an income
All the following statements regarding reinsurance are correct EXCEPT:
Reinsurance is a risk-sharing process used by insurance companies.
Claims are paid to the policyowner separately by each insurer participating in the reinsurance
agreement.
The insurer accepting some of the risk being transferred from another insurer is known as the
reinsuring company.
The insurer seeking to transfer some of its risk to another insurer is known as the ceding
company. -✔✔ Claims are paid to the policyowner separately by each insurer participating in
the reinsurance agreement.
All of the following are characteristics of a stock insurance company EXCEPT:
They are governed by a board of directors.
They may issue dividends.
They have minimum financial capital requirements that must be met before they can conduct
business.
They are owned by policyowners. -✔✔ They are owned by policyowners.
All of the following statements regarding the career agency distribution system are correct
EXCEPT:
The managerial form of career agency system uses company employees as the agency
managers.
,2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
There are two types, the general agency system and the managerial system.
It uses agents who primarily if not exclusively represent one insurer.
Personal producing general agents (PPGAs) are commonly hired to manage career agencies. -
✔✔ Personal producing general agents (PPGAs) are commonly hired to manage career
agencies.
The federal Risk Retention Act of 1986 contains guidelines for which of the following entities?
reinsurance companies
surplus lines insurance companies
Fraternal insurance companies
risk retention groups -✔✔ risk retention groups
Which of the following best describes an agent's responsibilities?
An agent has no fiduciary duty toward insurers, applicants, or insureds.
An agent has to act in the best interests of insureds, applicants, and insurers.
An agent only has to act in the best interests of the insured or applicant, but not the insurer.
An agent only has to act in the best interests of the insurer he or she represents. -✔✔ An agent
has to act in the best interests of insureds, applicants, and insurers.
An insurance producer tells a life insurance applicant that he has the authority to waive the
medical exam that is normally required by the insurer with every application. The insurer may
be required to accept the application without a medical exam due to the producer's:
implied authority
express authority
apparent authority
imputed authority -✔✔ apparent authority
, 2027Webce quizzes general insurance life insurance questions and answers rated a with latest updates.pdf
All of the following are part of a producer's responsibilities to an applicant EXCEPT:
avoiding replacing an insurance policy unless doing so will clearly benefit the applicant
research other insurance companies' insurance products if requested by the applicant
disclose all important information about a proposed policy
recommend insurance products that are suitable for the customer's needs -✔✔ research other
insurance companies' insurance products if requested by the applicant
The purpose for the Policy Summary, which must be given to every insurance applicant before
an application is signed, is to:
explain the step-by-step process involved in purchasing the recommended product
explain the general features, benefits, and conditions of the type of insurance being considered
disclose all the hidden costs associated with the policy being applied for
provide buyers with details of the specific insurance contract they are considering for purchase
-✔✔ provide buyers with details of the specific insurance contract they are considering for
purchase
If an applicant for an insurance policy submits an application without the first premium, which
of the following is correct?
The insurer may not make a counteroffer to the applicant.
The applicant has invited the insurer to make an offer.
The insurer has made an offer to the applicant.
The applicant has made an offer to the insurer. -✔✔ The applicant has invited the insurer to
make an offer.
