New York State Property and Casualty Licensing Exam question with
answers
Pro Rata Liability Clause is included in an insurance policy to deal with the problem of - -
Duplicate insurance policies
The purpose of this clause is to illustrate the method to determine each insurer's liability in case
of a loss. Each insurer pays its fair share determined by the percentage that the carrier's limit
bears to the total coverage carried.
-pro rata liability - -If a loss occurs that is covered by more than 1 insurance policy that was
purchased by the insured, then each policy pays a portion of the loss that is proportional to the
amount of that policy over the total amount of all policies for the loss—each policy pays its pro
rata share.
-What is meant by Res Ipsa Loquitur? - -Res ipsa loquitur means, roughly, "the thing speaks for
itself." Courts developed the concept of Res Ipsa Loquitur to deal with cases in which the actual
negligent act cannot be proved, but it is clear that the injury was caused by negligence.
-What territories are covered by commercial auto insurance? - -The coverage territory granted
in commercial auto insurance is the United States, its territories and possessions, Puerto Rico
and Canada.
-What does automobile insurance Supplementary Payments refer to? - -Payment of defense
and other expenses by the insurance company beyond the limits of liability..
Any expense the insurance company wishes to incur in the processing of a claim is outside the
limits of coverage. The insured is not penalized.
-Medical Payments coverage under a Homeowner policy are available for expenses resulting
from an injury to: - -A residence employee..
This could be someone who mows the lawn. However, if a residence employee is covered under
Workers Compensation Coverage then the Medical Payments Coverage would not apply.
Coverage does not apply to the insured or member of the household. Roomers, boarders and
tenants are not covered as well
-what does Homeowners - Coverage C exclude? - -The Homeowners forms exclude certain
types of property. Pets are not covered for loss by an insured peril. The policy also excludes
coverage for property that is more specifically insured. Property of tenants is also excluded.
-George Wilson has a personal auto policy. What coverage that would apply when a deer leaps
onto Mr. Wilson's car and causes extensive damage? - -Comprehensive (other than collision).
Contact with a bird or animal is considered to be an "other than collision" loss.
, -insurance producer - -an insurance agent, insurance broker, reinsurance intermediary, excess
lines broker, or any other person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell,
solicit, or negotiate insurance
-home state - -the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States in which an
insurance producer maintains his, her or its principal place of residence or principal place of
business and its licensed to act as an insurance producer
-who represents the insurer in an insurance transaction? - -agent
-who do independent adjusters work on behalf of? - -insureds
-when do property and casualty agents' licenses expire on? - -their birthdays
-the continuing education requirement in New York requires________ hours of continuing
education every ______. - -15 ; biennium (specified period of two years)
-state regulation promotes the public welfare by monitoring what aspects of insurer activities?
- -solvency (the ability of a company to meet its long-term financial obligations.), policy forms,
rates
-the superintendent of insurance does not have the power to perform what activity? - -create
insurance law
-how often does each domestic insurer be examined in detail? - -every three years
-what is the purpose of licensing? - -ensure that the producer meets educational and ethical
standards required to fulfill producer's responsibilities to the insurer and the public
-set out the requirements, procedures, and fees relating to the qualification, licensure, and
appointment of insurance producers - -licensing regulations
-an insurance agent, insurance broker, reinsurance intermediary, excess lines broker, or any
other person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit or negotiate
insurance - -insurance producer
-any state, district, or territory of the united states in which an insurance producer maintains
his/ her principal place of residence or principal place of business, and is licensed to act as an
insurance producer - -home state
-the act of directly conferring with or offering advice to a purchaser or prospective purchaser of
a particular insurance contract concerning any of the substantive benefits, terms or conditions
of the contract, provided that the person engaged in the act either sells insurance or obtains
answers
Pro Rata Liability Clause is included in an insurance policy to deal with the problem of - -
Duplicate insurance policies
The purpose of this clause is to illustrate the method to determine each insurer's liability in case
of a loss. Each insurer pays its fair share determined by the percentage that the carrier's limit
bears to the total coverage carried.
-pro rata liability - -If a loss occurs that is covered by more than 1 insurance policy that was
purchased by the insured, then each policy pays a portion of the loss that is proportional to the
amount of that policy over the total amount of all policies for the loss—each policy pays its pro
rata share.
-What is meant by Res Ipsa Loquitur? - -Res ipsa loquitur means, roughly, "the thing speaks for
itself." Courts developed the concept of Res Ipsa Loquitur to deal with cases in which the actual
negligent act cannot be proved, but it is clear that the injury was caused by negligence.
-What territories are covered by commercial auto insurance? - -The coverage territory granted
in commercial auto insurance is the United States, its territories and possessions, Puerto Rico
and Canada.
-What does automobile insurance Supplementary Payments refer to? - -Payment of defense
and other expenses by the insurance company beyond the limits of liability..
Any expense the insurance company wishes to incur in the processing of a claim is outside the
limits of coverage. The insured is not penalized.
-Medical Payments coverage under a Homeowner policy are available for expenses resulting
from an injury to: - -A residence employee..
This could be someone who mows the lawn. However, if a residence employee is covered under
Workers Compensation Coverage then the Medical Payments Coverage would not apply.
Coverage does not apply to the insured or member of the household. Roomers, boarders and
tenants are not covered as well
-what does Homeowners - Coverage C exclude? - -The Homeowners forms exclude certain
types of property. Pets are not covered for loss by an insured peril. The policy also excludes
coverage for property that is more specifically insured. Property of tenants is also excluded.
-George Wilson has a personal auto policy. What coverage that would apply when a deer leaps
onto Mr. Wilson's car and causes extensive damage? - -Comprehensive (other than collision).
Contact with a bird or animal is considered to be an "other than collision" loss.
, -insurance producer - -an insurance agent, insurance broker, reinsurance intermediary, excess
lines broker, or any other person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell,
solicit, or negotiate insurance
-home state - -the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States in which an
insurance producer maintains his, her or its principal place of residence or principal place of
business and its licensed to act as an insurance producer
-who represents the insurer in an insurance transaction? - -agent
-who do independent adjusters work on behalf of? - -insureds
-when do property and casualty agents' licenses expire on? - -their birthdays
-the continuing education requirement in New York requires________ hours of continuing
education every ______. - -15 ; biennium (specified period of two years)
-state regulation promotes the public welfare by monitoring what aspects of insurer activities?
- -solvency (the ability of a company to meet its long-term financial obligations.), policy forms,
rates
-the superintendent of insurance does not have the power to perform what activity? - -create
insurance law
-how often does each domestic insurer be examined in detail? - -every three years
-what is the purpose of licensing? - -ensure that the producer meets educational and ethical
standards required to fulfill producer's responsibilities to the insurer and the public
-set out the requirements, procedures, and fees relating to the qualification, licensure, and
appointment of insurance producers - -licensing regulations
-an insurance agent, insurance broker, reinsurance intermediary, excess lines broker, or any
other person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit or negotiate
insurance - -insurance producer
-any state, district, or territory of the united states in which an insurance producer maintains
his/ her principal place of residence or principal place of business, and is licensed to act as an
insurance producer - -home state
-the act of directly conferring with or offering advice to a purchaser or prospective purchaser of
a particular insurance contract concerning any of the substantive benefits, terms or conditions
of the contract, provided that the person engaged in the act either sells insurance or obtains
