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The common distinction between field underwriters and
corporate underwriters is that line underwriters
Implement the steps in the underwriting process.
Corporate underwriters assist underwriting management
with formulating underwriting policy.
,Which one of the following statements is correct with
regard to regulation and insurers' operations?
Solvency regulation indirectly influences underwriting by
limiting new business for insurers.
Underwriting regulations seek to ensure correct
classification of insureds because
Misclassification can result in inadequate premiums and
drain an insurer's surplus.
The primary benefit of using the services of an
independent contractor who specializes in risk control
work to inspect properties, rather than the insurer's risk
control representative?
Quicker response
,John is a risk management specialist for XYZ Company.
John examines XYZ's financial statements on a quarterly
basis. Which one of the following best describes a reason
for this analysis?
A review of the financial statements helps John to
determine XYZ's insurance needs.
Cost of goods sold appears on the income statements of
manufacturing and retail entities. Which one of the
following statements best describes cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold reports expenses after an inventory
item is sold.
Which one of the following types of analysis helps an
underwriter identify abnormal values reported by an
organization?
Vertical analysis
, Liquidity ratios are used to determine a company's ability
to pay off its short-term debts. Typically, the higher the
value of the ratio,
The larger the margin of safety the company possesses to
cover its short-term debts.
Which one of the following ratios indicates the adequacy
of a company's working capital to meet its current
financial obligations?
Current ratio
The most recent financial statements for Buddy's Burger
Hut reveal the following:
Cash$50,000 Equipment$25,000 Inventory$15,000
Accounts Receivable$2,500 Cost of Goods Sold$125,000
Marketable Securities$5,000 Current Liabilities$50,000
Based on this information, Buddy's Burger Hut's Acid-Test
Ratio is
Buddy's Burger Hut's Acid-Test Ratio is 1.15. ($50,000 +
$5,000 + $2,500) / $50,000 = 1.15