Hard Qs Flashcards

1
Q

The necessity for a Lloyd’s syndicate NOT to unreasonably reject a claim is a requirement of the…

A

FCA

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2
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An average adjuster is involved during which stage of the insurance business process?

A

Claims handling

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3
Q

When is an UWR is usually considered on risk?

A

At the inception date of the policy

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4
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If a non-consumer insured deliberately breached their duty of fair presentation, how much premium is the insurer legally required to return?

A

None

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5
Q

For Lloyd’s open years management, on which date does each new accounting year usually begin?

A

1st Jan

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6
Q

What type of intermediary must be included in the intermediary chain when a US insurance is being placed with a non-admitted Lloyd’s syndicate?

A

Surplus Lines Broker

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7
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How, if at all, can an insurer legally minimise its liability under the provisions of The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999?

A

An insurer can opt out of the Act

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8
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What is the operative clause in an insurance contract?

A

It specifies the perils insured against

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9
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To whom do the FCA’s Client Asset rules apply?

A

All clients

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10
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Which part of the policy contains details which are personal and specific to the policyholder?

A

The schedule

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11
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If the policyholder wants to cancel the policy outside of slip terms, who usually has to sign the document cancelling the policy?

A

All underwriters

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12
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What is the document that the leader has signed to confirm the cancellation of the policy?

A

Endorsement

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13
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Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, which document sets out the areas for which each senior manafer is personally accountable?

A

Statement of responsibilities

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14
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What is the main purpose of a broker’s security committee?

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To approve underwriters that business can be placed with

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15
Q

What is the main benefit for capital providers of an insurer having a good portfolio management system?

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Ensuring that long term financial objectives of the capital providers are met

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16
Q

For what main source is the financial backing for Lloyd’s syndicates obtained?

A

Corporate members

17
Q

What can a broker do when client monies are held in a non-statutory trust account?

A

Pay premiums on the client’s behalf without first having received payment

18
Q

If an insurer fails to handle policyholders’ claims promptly and fairly, this is a failure to comply with the…

A

FCA’s Insurance: Conduct of Business (ICOBS)

19
Q

How does underinsurance usually affect claim payments under a property insurance policy?

A

The claim payment will be reduced in proportion to the amount of underinsurance

20
Q

Which London Market insurer’s financial backing is provided by names and corporate members?

A

Lloyd’s syndicates

21
Q

What are the 3 parts of a GUA?

A

1 - leader only
2 - leader + agreement parties
3 - all underwriters