Pre Exam Flashcards

(59 cards)

1
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Consumer contracts should be

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Full and accurate

Only obliged to answer questions on the proposal form

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Non consumer contracts should be

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A fair presentation of risk

A reasonable search for info has been done

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If a circumstance or representation would influence an insurers decision to take a risk, it is…

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Material

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Contracting out is

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Both parties can agree to revert to previous law ( marine 1906) but insurers must explain fully or it is void

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5
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Fair representation starts

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When negotiations begin and lasts throughout a policy life

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Duty if disclosure lasts

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From start of negotiations to start of policy

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Adjustable premium is relevant when

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An estimate is provided

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8
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A flat premium is

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Revealed in a proposal form and rating tools

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9
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A policy is evidence of

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The contract not the contract itself

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Rate per cent =

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Price in ponds for each £100 of expenses

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Rate per mile =

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Price for each £1,000

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A deposit premium is

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Estimated and charged on an estimated figure, can be adjusted up and down

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Cover note is…

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Evidence the policy is in force

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14
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Fundamental risk

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Too serious to be insured by a company I.e war

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15
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Warranties are

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A promise made by the insured to control risk aspects

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Comprehensive motor exclusions

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Wear and tear
Tyre damage
Mechanical/electrical failure
Depreciation 
Loss of use
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17
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Extended warranty limit is

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2.5k

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18
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Travel policy extensions avail are

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Failure of the tour organiser
Lack of services or amenities
Loss of passport
Legal expenses

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Four groups of exclusions apply to all risks policy

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  • absolute exclusions
  • Gradually operating exclusions
  • aspects of the cover can be written in
  • property or risks more suitable to another type of policy
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20
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Money policy may be extended to include

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Personal accident/assault

Credit cards

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21
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Cyber losses may be 1sr or

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3rd person, dependant on cover chosen

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22
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Helpline travel insurance is there for

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Emergency medical services

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23
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Two main components of risk control are:

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Physical

Financial

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Maine rating factor for health insurance is

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Main rating factor for buildings insurance is
Location and occupation.
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Main purpose of insurance fraud bureau
Coordinate industry wide action in fighting crime and fraud
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Sensitive personal data is classed as
Race , genetics, biometrics, sex life, orientation
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Personal injury discount rate
March 2017 0.75% | August 2029 0.25%
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Claims loss ratio
Claims / premium x 100
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Gross profit calculation
(Turnover + closing stock) - (opening stock + uninsured working expenses)
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Absolute exclusions are…
War,pollution,contamination consequential loss
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Gradually operating exclusions are
Corrosion/rust, wind and rain damage to property in the open
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Aspects of cover which can be written into a policy are
Money, glass and subsidence
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Property or risks more appropriate to another class of business …
Motor vehicles, aircraft
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Alteration is
Extends the duty of disclosure to a continuing duty
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Contribution. Is
Deals with the idea of two policies being in place for one loss and how the insured share the costs
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Average calculation
Value insured under the policy / value at risk x the loss I.e 200,000 ( bdv) / 250,000 (actual value) x 50,000 (loss) = 40,000
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Deductible
Essentially a large excess
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Franchises are
A fixed amount or period that acts to determine whether claims are payable. Once the amount of period is exceeded a claim is payable in full, if it is not exceeded nothing is payable
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Conditions precedent to the contract
Must be fulfilled before formation of the contract
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Conditions subsequent to the contract
Must be complied with once the contract is in place
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Conditions precedent to liability is
Must be complied with for there to be as valid claim
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Icons rule 6.5 r is
A firm must take reasonable steps to ensure a customer is given appropriate info about a policy in good time so they can make an informed decision about arrangements proposed
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Road traffic only cover is
1.2m limit Bodily injury or death of third parties Claimants costs and expenses Emergency medical treatment arising out of vehicle use
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Third party only motor cover is
20 mil limit 3rd party damage Indemnity to insureds employer of policy covers business use Indemnity Liability of passengers Legal costs to defend a claim
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Third party fire and theft motor cover is
In addition to third party cover it includes: Compensation if vehicle is stolen or damaged during theft Damaged by FLEA
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Main types of commercial vehicle are
Goods carrying vehicles Agricultural vehicles Passenger carrying vehicles Special construction vehicles
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Third party liability indemnity for commercial vehicles is
between 1.2 -5 mil
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Two main purposes of fleet insurance
Enable rating to be carried out taking in to account the individual experience of the particular policy holder and requires a minimum number of vehicles (10) Reduce admin for the policyholder
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Employers liability certificates must be kept for
40 years
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Three steps In with Managing a risk are
Identification Analysis Control
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Risk identification is
Analysis of the up and downside of a risk - survey
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Risk analysis is
Examining past data to evaluate the risk
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Risk control is
Putting in to action plans to reduce and even eliminate a risk
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MIAFTR is
Contains details of all loss and theft claims - check if claim has been submitted more than once
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MID ( motor insurance database) is
Details of all registered vehicles in the uk
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DSAR means
Data subject access request - individuals right to access personal database
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How long do organisations have to respond to a DSAR
1 month
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Equality act 2010
Unlawful to discriminate against disabled people in insurance unless based upon relevant info