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An insured purchased an insurance policy 5 years ago. Last year, she received a dividend check
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from the insurance company that was not taxable. This year, she did not receive a check from the
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insurer. From what type of insurer did the insured purchase the policy?
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a. mutual
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b. reciprocal
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c. nonprofit service organization
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d. stock - Correct Answers A. mutual
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funds not paid out after paying claims and other operating costs are returned to the policy owners
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in the form of a dividend. if all funds are paid out, no dividends are paid
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II! Following a career change, an insured is no longer required to perform many physical activities,
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II! so he has implemented a program where he walks and jogs for 45 minutes each morning. The
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II! insured has also eliminated most fatty foods from his diet. Which method of dealing with risk
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a. retention
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b. reduction
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c. transfer
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d. avoidance - Correct Answers B. reduction
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the insured's change in lifestyle and habits would likely reduce the chances of health problems
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,II! In insurance, an offer is usually made when
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a. an applicant submits an application to the insurer
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b. the insurer approves the application and receives the initial premium
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c. the agent hands the policy to the policyholder
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d. an agent explains a policy to a potential applicant - Correct Answers A. an applicant submits
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an application to the insurer
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in insurance, the offer is usually made by the applicant in the form of an application. acceptance
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takes place when an insurer's underwriter approves the application and issues a policy
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II! the causes of loss insured against in an insurance policy are known as
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a. perils
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c. risks
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d. hazards - Correct Answers A. perils
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perils are the causes of loss insured against in an insurance policy
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II! what documentation grants express authority to an agent?
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a. agents contract with the principal
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b. agents insurance license
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c. fiduciary contract
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d. state provisions - Correct Answers A. agents contract with the principal
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,the principal grants authority to an agent through the agent's contract
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II! which of the following best describes an insurance company that has been formed under the
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d. foreign - Correct Answers A. domestic
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a company is domestic when doing business within the state in which it is incorporated
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II! which of the following factors is NOT considered by an underwriter when determining the
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a. medical history
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d. race - Correct Answers D. race
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age, medical history, and sex provide sound statistical date for determining the probability of loss.
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Race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. are the factors that cannot be used because there is not
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sound statistical data to show that they effect the probability of loss; therefore, they are
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considered to be discriminatory
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II! in insurance transactions, fiduciary responsibility means
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, a. handling insurer funds in a trust capacity
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b. maintaining good credit record
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c. being liable with respect to payment of claims
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d. commingling premiums with agents personal funds - Correct Answers A. handling insurer
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funds in a trust capacity
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an agents fiduciary responsibility includes handling insurer funds in a trust capacity
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II! the authority granted to an agent through the agent's contract is referred to as
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a. absolute authority
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b. express authority
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c. apparent authority
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d. implied authority - Correct Answers B. express authority
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express powers are written into the contract between the insurer and the agent
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II! insurance policies are not drawn up though negotiations, and an insured has little to say about its
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II! provisions. what contract characteristic does this describe?
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a. unilateral
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b. conditional
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c. personal
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d. adhesion - Correct Answers D. adhesion
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