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________ are set up primarily to insure the risks of their parent and related companies.
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Reinsurers
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Direct insurers
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Captive insurers
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Composite insurers
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Insurers are using alternative distribution channels to market their insurance products. Which one of the following is NOT an alternative distribution channel?
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Post offices
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The Internet
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Credit card providers
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Marketing staff of the insurer.
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A vehicle collision that causes a driver to suffer personal injury and physical damage to his vehicle is an example of a:
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pure risk
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speculative risk
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non-financial risk
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fundamental risk
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________ is NOT a speculative risk.
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Running in a marathon
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Betting on a horse race
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Venturing into a food business
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Investing in stocks and securities
Frage 5
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________ are uninsurable.
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Pure risks
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Financial risks
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Particular risks
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Speculative risks
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The potential loss of an insurable risk must be:
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caused intentionally
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indefinite in terms of time and amount
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large enough to create a financial burden for the insured
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certain to happen to a large number of insureds at the same time
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The lightning that caused the factory owned by Adrian to be burnt down is referred to as the:
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peril
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hazard
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damage
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non-financial risk
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Betsy has a fear of drowning, so she chooses not to swim. This is an example of risk:
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transfer
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control
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phobia
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avoidance
Frage 9
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Strict enforcement of safety rules in construction sites is an example of loss:
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transfer
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reduction
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avoidance
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prevention
Frage 10
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As specified in Session 57(1)(b) of the Insurance Act (Cap. 142), insurable interest is NOT present when the:
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husband purchases insurance on the life of his wife
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creditor purchases insurance on the life of his debtor
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grandmother purchases insurance on the life of her grandson
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father purchases insurance on the life of his son below 18 years old
Frage 11
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Which one of the following insurance policies does NOT require proof of insurable interest in the event of a claim?
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Life Insurance policy
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Marine Insurance policy
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Liability Insurance policy
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Property Insurance policy
Frage 12
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Under the doctrine of utmost good faith, the parties to an insurance contract have the duty to disclose all:
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commonly known facts
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facts only when asked for
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material facts relating to the risk being proposed
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material assumptions relating to the loss reduction
Frage 13
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In his proposal form for Fire Insurance, Donald states that his warehouse is installed with fire extinguishers when it is not. This is an example of ________ misrepresentation.
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innocent
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negligent
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fraudulent
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speculative
Frage 14
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Under the principle of indemnity, there are a number of methods by which an insurer can provide the necessary indemnity to the insured in the event of a loss. Which one of the following is NOT a method of providing indemnity?
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Replacement
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Cash payment
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Reinstatement
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Policy renewal discount
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The principle of indemnity applies to ________ Insurance policies.
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Life
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Pecuniary
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Critical Illness
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Personal Accident
Frage 16
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Max Hardware Storage, a warehouse, caught fire recently. Its owner claimed a loss of S$80,000 (hardware stock) against its Fire Insurance policy that included an Average Clause. The loss adjuster appointed by the insurer was satisfied that the quantum of loss claimed was correct. However, the lost adjuster was of the opinion that there was at least S$160,000 in stock, but only S$120,000 was insured. As such, on application of average, the insurer's liability for loss under the policy amounts to
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S$30,000
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S$60,000
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S$90,000
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S$120,000
Frage 17
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An explosion at his neighbour's factory caused a fire which spread to Calvin's factory and caused extensive damage. The insurer having paid the claim to Calvin under his Fire Insurance policy assumes his rights to recover the loss from his neighbour, who was responsible for the fire. This legal doctrine is known as:
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excess
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average
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indemnity
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subrogation
Frage 18
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The principle of contribution arises when there is a loss that involves two or more insurance policies covering:
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different perils
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the common interests
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different subject matters
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the same amount of sum insured
Frage 19
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Which one of the following statements about a general insurance agent is NOT correct?
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He procures new business for the insurer.
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He services his existing business for the insurer.
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He is also the principal party in an agency agreement.
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He is essentially an intermediary acting for the insurer.
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________ authority is the power that is granted to an agent by the principal in specific terms in the agency agreement.
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Usual
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Actual
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Implied
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Apparent
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The situation where the principal accepts its agent's actions that are made outside the scope of the agency agreement is known as:
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estoppel
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ratification
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reinstatement
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ostensible authority
Frage 22
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Which of the following statements relating to the Law of Contract is CORRECT?
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Undischarged bankrupts have the legal right to enter into contracts.
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Mutual agreement of a contract can be evidenced by the making of an offer either orally or in writing.
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A contract is enforceable by law without a consideration being passed from the promisee to the promisor.
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All of the others.
Frage 23
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Which one of the following insurance policies is an example of a "master contract" that is effected by a company to offer optional employee benefits?
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Marine Hull
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Building and Contents
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Group Personal Accident
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Directors' and Officers' Liability
Frage 24
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Which one of the following documents does NOT form part of an insurance contract?
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Declaration
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Cover Note
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Claim Form
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Certificate of Insurance
Frage 25
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In the proposal form for Fire Insurance, the information that has a material bearing on the potential hazards of the risk is the:
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insured's address
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period of insurance cover
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insurer's warning statement
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insured's means of identification
Frage 26
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Which one of the following statements BEST describes a cover note?
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It can be used as a renewal notice.
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It replaces the lost policy document.
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It has the same legal status as the actual policy.
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It forms the basis of risk assessment by the insurer.
Frage 27
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A Certificate of Insurance is typically NOT required for ________ Insurance.
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Liability
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Marine Cargo
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Private Motor Car
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Commercial Vehicle
Frage 28
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An implied condition is one that must be complied with, but does not appear in the policy document. Which one of the following is an example of an implied condition?
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Warranties
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Subrogation of rights
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Notification of claims
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Existence of subject matter
Frage 29
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Which one of the following question is NOT usually included in a check list used to perform a preliminary validation of a Property Insurance claim by an insurance company?
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Is the claimant entitled to the payment?
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Is the property covered under the policy?
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Did the loss occur in a place covered by the policy?
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Is the loss the indirect result of a hazard covered under the policy?
Frage 30
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In the event of a loss or damage, the onus of proving that the loss has occurred rests solely with the:
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agent
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insured
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lawyers
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reinsurer
Frage 31
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A "Sue and Labour" clause enables the insured to recover expenses incurred in averting or minimising a loss under a policy. This clause is commonly found in a/an ________ Insurance policy.
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Marine Cargo
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Product Liability
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Commercial Vehicle
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Errors and Omissions
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________ are independent intermediaries who can help policyholders to ensure that the eventual claim settlement recommended to the insurers is fair to both parties within the terms of the policy.
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Enginners
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Risk surveyors
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Loss adjusters
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Forensic scientists
Frage 33
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In Singapore, Section 24A of the Limitation Act (Cap. 163) provides for legal actions pertaining to damages for negligence, nuisance or breach of duty in respect of personal injuries to commence before the expiration of a certain limitation period from the date on which the course of action accrued. The limitation period in Singapore is ________ years.
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one
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three
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six
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nine
Frage 34
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The common method of settlement of the loss of a jewellery under a Theft Insurance policy is by:
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repair
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avoidance
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replacement
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reinstatement
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________ is a risk transfer mechanism whereby the reinsurer transfers part of a risk to another reinsurer.
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Insurance
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Contribution
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Retrocession
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Co-insurance
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Which one of the following regarding treaty reinsurance is FALSE?
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It may be placed on a proportional basis.
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The reinsurers are obliged to accept all risks ceded.
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Surplus Reinsurance is one example of treaty reinsurance.
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It is more costly to administer as compared to facultative reinsurance.
Frage 37
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A contract of reinsurance is strictly between the ________ and the reinsurer.
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direct insurer
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original insured
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insurance agent
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reinsurance broker
Frage 38
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After retaining S$3,000,000 on a risk with an original sum insured of S$5,000,000, Gold Insurer reinsured the balance with Silver Reinsurer on a Proportional Facultative Reinsurance basis.
If there is a loss of S$2,000,000 on the risk, Silver Reinsurer will be liable to pay its share of loss amounting to:
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S$200,000
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S$400,000
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S$600,000
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S$800,000
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guideline No: FSG-G01 sets out fit and proper criteria applicable to all relevant persons in relation to the carrying out of any activity regulated by MAS. Examples of relevant persons are:
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director of a registered insurer
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broking staff of a registered insurance broker
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substantial shareholder of a registered insurer
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all of the others
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Which of the following statements relating to the Singapore General Insurance Code of Practice ("The Code") is FALSE?
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The objective of the Code is to ensure that the general insurance customer is treated fairly.
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The Code covers how an insurance agent should maintain confidentiality of information relating to any of his customers.
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The Code covers all types of general insurance products (including commercial lines) which are sold to corporate clients.
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All of the others.
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