Practice Test Questions
Livestock, under a livestock floater, is covered while the property is in the custody of a common carrier for a limit of:
$1,000
What is the limit for damage to a non-owned trailer under the new 2005 Personal Auto Policy?
$1,500. Explanation: The new limit is now $1,500 for damage to a non-owned trailer that is designed to be pulled by a private passenger auto, pickup truck or van. The old limit was $500.
What is the limit that is paid for water damage under an equipment breakdown policy?
$25,000.
The deductible under the regular flood program for each coverage (building and contents) is:
$500. The flood program deductibles have been revised. It should also be noted that the deductibles apply separately to each coverage per loss.
The deductible under the regular flood program for each coverage (building and contents) is?
$500. The flood program deductibles have been revised. It should also be noted that the deductibles apply separately to each coverage per loss.
Protection & Indemnity coverage contained in an ocean marine policy covers?
1. Liability against injuries to seamen. II. Injury to stevedores, longshoremen & harbor workers; III. Cargo, if lost or damaged thru negligence.
An adjuster provides false or erroneous information meant to deceive. Under Federal regulations, the offender can be fined and jailed up to:
10 yrs.
Under the DP-2 and DP-3 dwelling forms, coverage for damage caused by vandals will be suspended, if at the time of loss the dwelling has been vacant for more than:
60 consecutive days. Coverage for vandalism and malicious mischief must be specifically added to the DP-1 form.
All forms & endorsements must be filed ____ before the date of their use in Texas.
60 days.
Additional coverages in a HO policy would cover:
A. Debris removal.
How is personal property of a dwelling covered under a Farmowner's Policy?
Actual Cash Value Basis. Explanation: The property is covered on an "actual cash" value basis. Like the homeowner policy the replacement cost endorsement must be attached for an additional premium.
Which of the following perils is NOT covered by the commercial property causes of loss basic form? A. Vandalism; B. Falling objects; C. Sinkhole collapse; D. Sprinkler leakage
B. Falling objects. Explanation: Only the broad and special forms provide falling object coverage.
Medical Payments Coverage under the Farmowners Policy covers which of the following?
Injuries sustained by an invitee. Explanation: Medical Payments Coverage would pay for the injuries sustained by an invitee. Coverage does not apply to members of the insured's family, roomers, or boarders or tenants of the dwelling, or to farm employees.
Medical Payments Coverage under the Farmowners Policy covers which of the following?
Injuries sustained by an invitee. Explanation: Medical payments coverage would pay for the injuries sustained by an invitee. Coverage does not apply to members of the Insured's family, roomers or boarders or tenants of the dwelling or to farm employee.
While repairing a stairway for a customer, an employee of Mike's Construction Company accidentailly drops a hammer and injuries another third party. What coverage under Mike's CGL policy would respond to cover the claim?
Premises and Operations Liability. Explanation: This is clearly an operations claim. The claim occurred during the operations of the insured.
A risk where both profit and loss are possible is known as:
Speculative. Explanation: Speculative risks involve the possiblity of both gain and loss, such as investing in the stock market. Speculative risks are common to business.
The insured is a trucking risk carrying cargo. One of the trucks is involved in an accident and the goods they are transporting are damaged. Which of the following coverages would respond to cover this loss?
The insured would need to carry a motor truck cargo policy.
An independent adjuster repesents the interest of:
The insurer. The independent adjuster adjusts claims on behalf of the insurer and therefore, represents the interest of the insurer.
The burden of proof is up to __________ to prove.
The plaintiff.
Necessary medical expenses will be paid by Medical Payments to Others for bodily injury medically certified within:
Three years from the date of an accident.
Which of the following describes legal negligence?
Tort. A tort is considered to be a wrongful act. This can constitute negligence. The other answers are "defenses" for acts of negligence.
An unendorsed business owners policy would provide which of the following property coverages?
Unclear provisions in the contract will be resolved in favor of the non-writing party's reasonable interpretation of those provisions.
The basic extended reporting period in the claims made general policy allows claims occurring in the past 5 years to be covered as long as they are reported:
Within 60 days of the policy expiration date.
Under the new 2000 HO policy, how much will be paid under claims expense for loss of earnings:
$250 per day.
The insured's homeowner policy provides $100,000 on his one family dwelling. In the event of a burglary at the insured's residence, other than his residence premises, how much coverage would be available for the loss of personal property?
$5000. The question implies that the location of the loss belongs to the insured but that is not his insured dwelling. The homeowner policy automatically provides personal property coverage in an amount equal to 50% of the dwelling coverage. In this instance, there would be $50,000 coverage for the insured's personal property. However, as this loss did not occur at the insured location (not listed on the declarations page for which a premium was paid), the personal property coverage at this location is reduced to 10% of $50,000 which amounts to $5,000.
The named insured has a Business Auto Policy issued by Company A and another auto policy issued by Company B. Company A's BAP has a limit of insurance for liability coverage of $100,000. Company B's policy provides $25,000 of liability coverage. If both policies apply to an accident on the same basis, how much of a $100,000 liability loss will Company A pay under its BAP?
$80,000 is correct. Explanation: The two companies provide a combined limit of $125,000. Company A provides 80% of the limits in place. In case of a $100,000 loss, company A would pay $80,000.
What is the percentage of coverage for the additional living expense under HO-3?
30%. The percentage of Coverage A for this coverage has been increased from 20% under the pre-2000 forms to 30%.
How many days does an adjuster have to renew his license from the expiration date?
90 days with no written exam with renewal fee and a penalty. Explanation: An expired license may be renewed during the first-90 days by filing the renewal application and fee, plus a penalty fee equal to one-half of the original license fee.
What type of ship would be used to transport break-bulk or bulk cargo shipments?
A conventional cargo ship.
A non-waiver issued by an insurance company is:
A coverage issue. Explanation: Non-waiver agreements and reservation of rights letters both serve the following general purposes: 1) To advise the insured that any action taken by the insurance company in investigating the cause of loss or in ascertaining the amount of loss is not intended to waive or invalidate any policy condition; 2) To clarify that the intent of the agreement is to permit an investigation of the claim and that neither the insured nor the insurer will thereby waive any respective rights or obligations.
Who is the insured under the liability section of a farm policy?
A farm stand employee. Explanation: A farm employee is covered while acting within the scope of their duties. Farming includes the incidental operation of roadside stands where farm products principally produced by the "insured" are sold.
Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Both DP-2 and DP-3 settle losses to covered personal property at actual value (ACV); 2. Both DP-2 and DP-3 settle partial losses to covered dwellings at replacement value in all situations. A. 1 only; B. 2 only; C. Both 1 & 2; D. Neither 1 or 2.
A. 1 only. Both DP-2 and DP-3 cover partial dwelling losses at replacement value only if adequate insurance to value is in force. (Adequate insurance to value must be 80% or more of the replacement cost value of the structures).
Protection and indemnity coverage contained in an ocean marine policy covers: 1. Liability against injuries to seamen; 2. Injury to stevedores, longshoreman, and harbor workers; 3. Cargo, if lost or damaged through negligence. A. 1, 2 & 3; B. 1 & 2; C. 2 & 3 only; D. 1 & 3 only.
A. 1, 2 & 3.
A person undergoing education or training as an adjuster under the supervision of a licensed adjuster may act as an adjuster for up to ___ months without actually having a license. A. 12 ; B. 18; C. 6; D. 9
A. 12 months.
In Inland Marine Insurance, each of the following would be classified as "instrumentalities of communication and transportation" EXCEPT: A. Cargo on long-haul trucks; B. Bridges and tunnels; C. Power transmission lines; D. Pipelines
A. Cargo on long-haul trucks. Explanation: Cargo in transit would fall under a different category of the Nation Wide Marine Definition called "domestic shipments."
What does the Leasehold Interest Endorsement provide? A. Covers a building tenant, when a favorable lease is cancelled because of loss or damage; B. Covers the landlord for their loss of rents under a lease when the structure is destroyed by an insured peril; C. Guarantees the continuation of a favorable lease to the tenant when premises are damaged by an insured peril; D. Provides moving and relocation expenses of a tenant when the lease is cancelled because of damage to the building caused by an insured peril.
A. Covers a building tenant, when a favorable lease is cancelled because of loss or damage. Explanation: Leasehold interest insurance protects against financial loss suffered by a building tenant, when a favorable lease is cancelled before expiration because of loss or damage to the building by an insured cause of loss.
Dwelling (02) policy--What is the maximum paid for one month for additional living expenses if coverage A was $60,000?
A. For provides 20% of coverage A for additional living expense under DP-2 & DP-3. Therefore, $60,000 x 20% = 12,000\12 = 1000.
A ship has negligently collided with another ship and caused severe damage. What coverage would apply to cover this claim? A. Hull insurance with the "running down clause"; B. Protection and Indemnity; C. Inchmaree clause; D. Towage clause
A. Hull insurance with the "running down clause"
Difference-in-Conditions insurance: This coverage is written in conjunction with other commercial property coverage. It is used to provide coverage for perils that may otherwise be excluded or limited. A. Must be written in conjunction with other commercial property coverage; B. Is only written for risks with large premiums; C. Is usually written on a no-deductible basis; D. Is written on a standardized form
A. Must be written in conjunction with other commercial property coverage. It is used to provide coverage for perils that may otherwise be excluded or limited.
Which of the following is true regarding the coverage under an aviation policy? A. Only the pilots named in the declarations or pilot endorsement can operate the aircraft; B. Qualified substitute pilots are covered and do not have to be listed for coverage to apply; C. Coverage applies in flight under any conditions requiring special permit or waiver from the FAA even if such permit or waiver has been granted; D. By a declared pilot operating outside the limitations imposed in the declarations.
A. Only the pilots named in the declarations or pilot endorsement can operate the aircraft.
Under the Money orders and counterfeit money coverage insuring agreement, all would be covered EXCEPT: A. Taking a forged check from a customer in exchange for merchandise; B. Receiving counterfeit currency in a sale; C. Making change on a counterfeit bill; D. Cashing a stolen money order
A. Taking a forged check from a customer in exchange for merchandise.. Explanation: Taking a bad check from a customer is not a covered loss under this crime form.
Under a HO 2000 Form with Replacement Cost Coverage, what is the maximum amount that will be paid in case of a covered loss? A. The Limit of coverage; B. Depreciated Value Less the Deductible; C. Limit of Liability; D. Actual Cash Value.
A. The Limit of Coverage. Explanation: In property insurance, the maximum the insurer will pay in case of a covered claim is the limit of the policy. Deductibles are subtracted from the loss and not the limit of the coverage.
Extra expense insurance covers which of the following: A. The additional cost of continuing business after a direct loss; B. The additional cost of taking safety mesaures before a loss; C. The extra money needed to cover a firm's loss of earnings; D. The extra money needed to cover a landlord's loss of rental income.
A. The additional cost of continuing a business after a direct loss. Explanation: Extra expense coverage, if written alone, would not cover loss of income. Its purpose is to cover "any" extra expense necessary to replace the business in order to continue operation.
A licensed surplus lines agent or producer may only place insurance with an unauthorized company, or surplus lines insurer, if: A. The coverage is not available through authorized insurance companies; B. They have filed their rates and forms with the insurance department; C. The coverage involves contract bonding; D. They agree to participate in the guaranty fund of the state where coverage is written.
A. The coverage is not available through authorized insurance companies. Explanation: The agent may place insurance with a surplus lines company when coverage is not available through standard insurance markets.
When is a short-rate return premium applicable? A. When an insurer cancels their policy; B. When either party cancels the policy during the first half of the policy period; C. When either party cancels the policy during the second half of the policy period; D. When the insured cancels the policy.
A. When an insurer cancels the policy. Explanation: When an insured cancels their policy they are penalized a percentage of the unearned premium.
Mr. Smith, an insured under a personal auto policy, loans his car to Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown is employed by a building contractor. While driving the car on his employer's business, Mr. Brown has an accident damaging his car and injuring its occupants. All three are sued. Who could be held legally liable?
All three may be held responsible and have to pay. Explanation: All three could be held legally liable. The owner of the car gave permission to Mr. Brown to drive the vehicle and Mr. Brown was driving the car on his employer's business.
The Jones Act:
Allows members of crews to sue the shipowner for injuries caused by the shipowner's negligence. Explanation: The Jones Act in effect countermands any Workers compensation for ships' crews. Dock workers are covered under their own separate act.
A sudden & unexpected event is known as:
An accident.
Which of the following would be covered under a garage liability policy?
Answer is: Injury or damage arising out of a fishing boat the named insured stored in his garage. Explanation: The boat is covered under the liability part as long as it remains on the premises. Transported vehicles are covered under garagekeepers' coverage and not garage liability coverage. Leased autos can be covered under endorsements for car dealers. Racing vehicles are never covered under garage liability.
In the CGL, which of the following would be included under the definition of a personal injury? A. A customer injured in a department store when a sign falls on her and sues the store for medical costs and pain and suffering; B. An employee injured lifting a heavy carton sues his employer for costs; C. An individual fired from her job sues her employer for unemployment benefits; D. A tenant evicted by his landlord sues the landlord for invasion of privacy and wrongful eviction.
Answer: D. Invasion of privacy and wrongful evictions are part of the personal injury coverage.
Under the insuring agreements relevant to Equipment Breakdown Coverage (formerly called Boiler and Machinery) which of the following applies?
Answer: First party coverages, property damage and bodily injury. Explanation: The policy provides first party coverage, property damage to property of others as well as bodily injury.
Under the BOP, which of the following is not automatic coverage?
Answer: Hired and non-owned automobile coverage.
Necessary medical expenses will be paid by Medical Payments to Others for bodily injury medically certified within?
Answer: Three years from the date of an accident.
In a Contract of Adhesion, how are disputes between the parties generally resolved in court.
Answer: Unclear provisions in the contract will be resolved in favor of the non-writing party's reasonable interpretation of those provisions. A Contract of Adhesion is one which is authored by one party and simply accepted "as is" by the other party. This gives the author some advantage in court as they may have drafted the contract in their own favor. This advantage is nullified by giving the non-author the benefit of the doubt in disputes over ambiguous provisions.
Under the 2005 Personal Auto Form, all of the following would be covered under Part B - Medical Payments. EXCEPT: A. Injuries sustained by the insured's mother when a tree falls on the automobile while she is sitting inside the automobile while it is parked in the driveway; B. Injuries sustained by an elderly man riding in the insured vehicle after having paid the insured to take him to the grocery store; C. Injuries sustained by the insured when using his father's pick-up truck to deliver furniture purchased from the insured's business; D. Injuries sustained by a neighbor who carpools with the insured and who, while getting into the insured's car, slips, falls and injures her knee.
B. Injuries sustained by an elderly man riding in the insured vehicle after having paid the insured to take him to the grocery store. Explanation: Coverage while using the vehicle as a public or livery service is excluded. This does not apply to share-the-expense car pooling.
No insurer shall issue checks or drafts or partial settlement of a loss or claim that is still being negotiated that: A. Release the insurer unless the policy or bond limit has been paid; B. Release the insurer from additional liability; C. Release the insurer from liability in one instance but leaves open future demands for payment in an agreement agreed to by all interested parties.
B. Release the insurer from additional liability. Explanation: An insurer cannot issue a check for partial payment of a claim that contains language that releases the insurer from total liability unless the limit of the policy or the bond has been paid or a compromise has been otherwise made.
Coverage E under a Farmowner Policy covers which of the following? A. Unscheduled personal property; B. Scheduled personal property; C. Scheduled real property coverage; D. Blanker real property coverage
B. Scheduled personal property. Explanation: Coverage E covers scheduled farm personal property. Each item to be covered is listed and an amount of insurance is stated.
Which of the following terms may be properly applied to negligence? 1. Civil wrong; 2. Unintentional; 3. A tort. A. 1 & 2; B. 1 only; C. 1, 2 & 3; D. 1 & 3 only
C. 1, 2 & 3. Explanation: Negligence is a finding that one party injured another through action or inaction. It is the result of a tort (or civil wrong) and creates a legal obligation from the negligent party to the injured party.
Which of the following trailers would be eligible for coverage under the trailer interchange provisions of F & B Express's Truckers Policy? A. A trailer owned by F & B while in the possession of another trucker under a written trailer interchange agreement; B. A trailer owned by F & B while in F & B's possession; C. A trailer owned by another trucker while in the possession of F & B under a written trailer interchange agreement; D. A trailer owned by another trucker while in the possession of F & B. There is no trailer interchange agreement.
C. A trailer owned by another trucker while in the posession of F & B under a written trailer interchange agreement. Explanation: The purpose of the trailer interchange coverage is to provide coverage for a trailer owned by another while in the possession of the insured under a written trailer interchange agreement.
The insured is a trucking risk carrying cargo. One of the trucks is involved in an accident and the goods they are transporting are damaged. Which of the following coverages would respond to cover this loss? A. The commercial auto policy would respond and pay under "property damage"; B. A general liability policy; C. An inland marine motor truck cargo policy; D. A commercial umbrella policy
C. An inland marine motor truck cargo policy. Property in the insured's care, custody and control is excluded. The insured would need to carry a motor truck cargo policy.
The insured is a trucking risk carrying cargo. One of the trucks is involved in an accident and the goods they are transporting are damaged. Which of the following coverages would respond to cover this loss? A. The commercial auto policy would respond and pay under "property damage"; B. A general liability policy; C. An inland marine motor truck cargo policy; D. A commercial umbrella policy.
C. An inland marine motor truck cargo policy. Property in the insured's care, custody and control is excluded. The insured would need to carry a motor truck cargo policy.
Clauson Construction Company has a claims-made CGL policy with a 01/01/00 retroactive date, an effective date of 01/01/01, and an expiration date of 01/01/02. A construction accident allegedly occurred as 12/31/00, but the claim against Clauson was not made until 2/28/01. The insurer will likely: A. Deny the claim and provide no defensive costs; B. Pay one-half the claim since it occurred in the prior policy year, but also provide defense costs; C. Cover the claim; D. Pay the claim and provide defense costs.
C. Cover the claim. Explanation: The claim is a covered claim since it occurred after the retro date of 01/01/00. Since it was 'made' on 2/28/01, the current policy in effect will provide the coverage.
An unendorsed business owners policy would provide which of the following property coverages? A. Named peril coverage; B. Broad form perils; C. Open perils coverage; D. Limited broad peril coverage.
C. Open peril coverage. The revised BOP program provides "open peril" coverage on the property. There is an endorsement that is used to convert the coverage to "named peril" coverage, if more restrictive coverage is desired. Therefore an unendorsed BOP provides "open peril" coverage.
An unendorsed business owners policy would provide which of the following property coverages? A. Named peril coverage; B. Broad form perils; C. Open peril coverage; D. Limited broad peril coverage.
C. Open peril coverage. There is an endorsement that is used to convert the coverage to "named peril" coverage, if more restrictive coverage is desired. Therefore an unendorsed BOP provides "open peril" coverage.
What property peril coverage does an unendorsed Business Owners Policy provide? A. Named peril; B. Broad peril; C. Open Peril; D. Limited named peril
C. Open peril.
What is the most important advantage to an employer under the self-insured Texas workers compensation plan? A. Tax deduct any excess reserves; B. Provide increased benefits because of premium savings; C. Save premium costs; D. Pay less benefits than insurance companies providing the same coverage
C. Save premium costs.
Which of the following perils is covered by the Broad Form but is not covered by the Basic Form? A. Vandalism; B. Sinkhole collapse; C. Weight of ice and snow; D. Riot
C. Weight of ice and snow.
The 2002 Dwelling forms provide what coverage for grave markers and mausoleums?
Correct answer: NOTHING. The 2002 Dwelling forms do not provide any coverage for these items. The 2000, 2001 Homeowners forms provide a Limit of $5,000.
The broad and special dwelling forms (DP-2 and DP-3) provide two extensions of coverage not found on the basic form. What are they?
Coverage for building collapse, for lawns, plants, trees, and shrubs is correct. The DP-1 forms does not provide collapse coverage nor coverage for lawns, plants, trees and shrubs. Only the broader forms provide these coverages.
In the CGL, which of the following would be included under the definition of a personal injury? A. A customer injured in a department when a sign falls on her and sues the store for medical costs and pain and suffering; B. An employee injured lifting a heavy carton sues his employer for costs; C. An individual fired from her job sues her employer for uneployment benefits; D. A tenant evicted by his landlord sues the landlord for invasion of privacy and wrongful eviction.
D. A tenant evicted by his landlord sues the landlord for invasion of privacy and wrongful eviction. Invasion of privacy and wrongful eviction are part of the personal injury coverage.
Which of the following Dwelling forms provides removal coverage for 30 days. All of the Dwelling forms provide removal coverage when the covered property is endangered by the perils insured against. Under DP-1 form, the coverage is limited to only 5 days. The two broader forms provide 30 days coverage. A. The Basic, Broad and Special forms; B. The Basic and Broad Forms only; C. The Special Form only; D. The Broad and Special Forms only
D. Broad and Special Forms. Explanation: All of the Dwelling Forms provide removal coverage when the covered property is endangered by the perils insured against. Under the DP-1 form, the coverage is limited to only 5 days. The two broader forms provide 30 days coverage.
The BOP provides liability coverages. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the limits of coverage? A. The BOP only provides a Per Occurrence limit; B. The BOP only provides Aggregate Limits of Liability coverage; C. The BOP Liability section provides for Split Limits of Liability Coverage; D. The BOP contains two Aggregate limits, one for Premises and Operations Liability and one for Products and Completed Operations. The coverage also has a Per Occurrence limit.
D. The BOP contains two Aggregate limits, one for Premises and Operations Liability and one for Products and Completed Operations. The coverage also has a Per Occurrence limit. Explanation: The BOP contains both a Per Occurrence Limit and Aggregate Limits for Premises/Operations and Products/Completed Operations.
Under the insuring agreements relevant to Equipment Breakdown Coverage (formerly called Boiler and Machinery) which of the following applies?
First party coverages, property damage and bodily injury.
On the way to Europe, heavy seas place a cargo ship in danger of sinking. The crew decides that if they dispose of the heavy equipment they are hauling, they won't sink. They toss overboard 10 tractors owned by John Deere. The cartons of cotton balls owned by Eli Cotton are safe as is the whipped marshmallow cream being shipped by Kraft Foods. When they get to Europe, Eli and Kraft are asked to share in the loss that John Deere sustained. This is an example of?
General Average clause. This would be an example of the use of the general average clause where everone shares in the loss to save and preserve the ship and its cargo.
Under the BOP, which of the following is not automatic coverage?
Hired and Nonowned Automobile Coverage.
In the CGL, which of the following would be included under the definition of a personal injury?
Invasion of privacy and wrongful evictions are part of the personal injury coverage.
In the CGL, which of the following would be included under the definition of a personal injury? A. A customer injured in a department when a sign falls on her and sues the store for medical costs and pain and suffering; B. An employee injured lifting a heavy carton sues his employer for costs; C. An individual fired from her job sues her employer for unemployment benefits; D. A tenant evicted by his landlord sues the landlord for invasion of privacy and wrongful eviction.
Loss conditions. Explanation: Under the auto physical damage or property insurance loss conditions section, the "appraisal" clause appears. When the insured and the insurer cannot agree on the value of the damaged property each uses their own appraiser to determine the value of the damaged property to resolve the dispute.
Coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program may be written:
Only in participating communities. Explanation: To be a participating community, FEMA guidelines must be accepted. Once accepted, the community can first be covered under the emergency flood program. Then the regular flood program.
Which of the following is NOT one of the implied warranties under an Ocean Marine policy?
Protection & Indemnity
Mr. Jones has injured a claimant in an auto accident. The claimant has sustained medical expenses, loss of wages, and the loss of use of his vehicle. These types of expenses are called:
Special damages. Explanation: These are called special damages. These involve expenses where the costs are known or can easily be determined.
A road construction contractor has mobile equipment used in his business. The state has changed the law and now requires some of the equipment to carry liability insurance to comply with the financial responsibility laws of the state. What symbol will the insurance company use to add these items to the insured's commercial auto policy?
Symbol 19. The insurance company will use symbol 19, "mobile equipment subject to compulsory auto financial responsibility"
What type of bond is required when a person dies leaving no will?
The Administrator's bond. Explanation: The court will appoint an administrator for the estate and that person is required to obtain an adminstrators bond.
The workers compensation plan covering land-based maritime workers is called?
The US Long Shore and Harbor Workers Compensation. Explanation: Those that load, unload, build and repair ships are covered by the U.S. Long Shore and Harbor Workers Act. The key word in the question was "land-based". Maritime workers out at sea would be covered by the Jones Act.
