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Which one of the following best describes the concept of pooling? - The concept of pooling is that insureds share the cost of each other's losses As a single mother on a very tight budget, Ciara is tempted to skimp on her insurance. However, her friend Mehmet tells her not to skimp on insurance, because it will help manage her cash flows. Which one of the following examples best illustrates Mehmet's point? - When her car's windshield breaks, Ciara has to pay only $100 of the $600 cost of replacing it Shelton Industries experienced a fire in its manufacturing plant. Several employees suffered burns and smoke inhalation injuries as they tried to escape the building. Which one of Shelton Industries' commercial property-casualty policies would pay for the employees' injuries and illnesses? - Workers compensation insurance Coverage for money and other business property from various causes of loss such as burglary, robbery, theft, and employee dishonesty typically is provided by - Commercial crime insurance All of the following are types of private insurers, EXCEPT: - State workers compensation funds The state of Maryland operates a residual auto plan (the Maryland Auto Insurance Fund—MAIF) that provides coverage for drivers who are unable to obtain coverage from private insurers. Which one of the following is the best rationale for the MAIF program? - Auto insurance is compulsory, and the program makes it possible for all drivers to have reasonably priced insurance ABC Company experienced a dramatic ideological shift in corporate policies after a national election. This is an example of which one of the following quadrants of risk? - Strategic risk Jimmy decided to buy a house in his neighborhood that had been foreclosed on by the bank that held the mortgage. He is hoping to do some renovation and repair work on the house, and then sell it for a quick profit. Which one of the following types of risk is this for Jimmy? - Speculative riskCarlos is new to the insurance business and is learning about insurance regulation and what he, now working with Grady Insurance, will need to be aware of regarding the subject of compliance. Which one of the following will Carlos find is accurate as he better understands why insurance is regulated? - Insurance regulation protects customers by guaranteeing insurance is available and accessible to everyone who needs it. What term refers to the ability of an insurer to meet its obligations as they become due? - Solvency One of the reasons for insurance regulation is to prevent destructive competition. In which one of the following scenarios would destructive competition be exhibited? - East Insurance comes up with a new rate structure allowing "preferred customers" discounted policies when they continually renew year after year; East eventually loses needed revenue but is rewarded by it