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Pregunta 1 de 40

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________ are set up primarily to insure the risks of their parent and related companies.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Reinsurers

  • Direct insurers

  • Captive insurers

  • Composite insurers

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 40

1

Insurers are using alternative distribution channels to market their insurance products. Which one of the following is NOT an alternative distribution channel?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Post offices

  • The Internet

  • Credit card providers

  • Marketing staff of the insurer.

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 40

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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:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • pure risk

  • speculative risk

  • non-financial risk

  • fundamental risk

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 40

1

________ is NOT a speculative risk.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Running in a marathon

  • Betting on a horse race

  • Venturing into a food business

  • Investing in stocks and securities

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 40

1

________ are uninsurable.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Pure risks

  • Financial risks

  • Particular risks

  • Speculative risks

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 40

1

The potential loss of an insurable risk must be:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • caused intentionally

  • indefinite in terms of time and amount

  • large enough to create a financial burden for the insured

  • certain to happen to a large number of insureds at the same time

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 40

1

The lightning that caused the factory owned by Adrian to be burnt down is referred to as the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • peril

  • hazard

  • damage

  • non-financial risk

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 40

1

Betsy has a fear of drowning, so she chooses not to swim. This is an example of risk:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • transfer

  • control

  • phobia

  • avoidance

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 40

1

Strict enforcement of safety rules in construction sites is an example of loss:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • transfer

  • reduction

  • avoidance

  • prevention

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 40

1

As specified in Session 57(1)(b) of the Insurance Act (Cap. 142), insurable interest is NOT present when the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • husband purchases insurance on the life of his wife

  • creditor purchases insurance on the life of his debtor

  • grandmother purchases insurance on the life of her grandson

  • father purchases insurance on the life of his son below 18 years old

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 40

1

Which one of the following insurance policies does NOT require proof of insurable interest in the event of a claim?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Life Insurance policy

  • Marine Insurance policy

  • Liability Insurance policy

  • Property Insurance policy

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 40

1

Under the doctrine of utmost good faith, the parties to an insurance contract have the duty to disclose all:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • commonly known facts

  • facts only when asked for

  • material facts relating to the risk being proposed

  • material assumptions relating to the loss reduction

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 40

1

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.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • innocent

  • negligent

  • fraudulent

  • speculative

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 40

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Replacement

  • Cash payment

  • Reinstatement

  • Policy renewal discount

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 40

1

The principle of indemnity applies to ________ Insurance policies.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Life

  • Pecuniary

  • Critical Illness

  • Personal Accident

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 40

1

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • S$30,000

  • S$60,000

  • S$90,000

  • S$120,000

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 40

1

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:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • excess

  • average

  • indemnity

  • subrogation

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 40

1

The principle of contribution arises when there is a loss that involves two or more insurance policies covering:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • different perils

  • the common interests

  • different subject matters

  • the same amount of sum insured

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 40

1

Which one of the following statements about a general insurance agent is NOT correct?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • He procures new business for the insurer.

  • He services his existing business for the insurer.

  • He is also the principal party in an agency agreement.

  • He is essentially an intermediary acting for the insurer.

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 40

1

________ authority is the power that is granted to an agent by the principal in specific terms in the agency agreement.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Usual

  • Actual

  • Implied

  • Apparent

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 40

1

The situation where the principal accepts its agent's actions that are made outside the scope of the agency agreement is known as:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • estoppel

  • ratification

  • reinstatement

  • ostensible authority

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 40

1

Which of the following statements relating to the Law of Contract is CORRECT?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Undischarged bankrupts have the legal right to enter into contracts.

  • Mutual agreement of a contract can be evidenced by the making of an offer either orally or in writing.

  • A contract is enforceable by law without a consideration being passed from the promisee to the promisor.

  • All of the others.

Explicación

Pregunta 23 de 40

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Marine Hull

  • Building and Contents

  • Group Personal Accident

  • Directors' and Officers' Liability

Explicación

Pregunta 24 de 40

1

Which one of the following documents does NOT form part of an insurance contract?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Declaration

  • Cover Note

  • Claim Form

  • Certificate of Insurance

Explicación

Pregunta 25 de 40

1

In the proposal form for Fire Insurance, the information that has a material bearing on the potential hazards of the risk is the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • insured's address

  • period of insurance cover

  • insurer's warning statement

  • insured's means of identification

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 40

1

Which one of the following statements BEST describes a cover note?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • It can be used as a renewal notice.

  • It replaces the lost policy document.

  • It has the same legal status as the actual policy.

  • It forms the basis of risk assessment by the insurer.

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 40

1

A Certificate of Insurance is typically NOT required for ________ Insurance.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Liability

  • Marine Cargo

  • Private Motor Car

  • Commercial Vehicle

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 40

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Warranties

  • Subrogation of rights

  • Notification of claims

  • Existence of subject matter

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 40

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Is the claimant entitled to the payment?

  • Is the property covered under the policy?

  • Did the loss occur in a place covered by the policy?

  • Is the loss the indirect result of a hazard covered under the policy?

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 40

1

In the event of a loss or damage, the onus of proving that the loss has occurred rests solely with the:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • agent

  • insured

  • lawyers

  • reinsurer

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 40

1

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.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Marine Cargo

  • Product Liability

  • Commercial Vehicle

  • Errors and Omissions

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 40

1

________ 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.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Enginners

  • Risk surveyors

  • Loss adjusters

  • Forensic scientists

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 40

1

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.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • one

  • three

  • six

  • nine

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 40

1

The common method of settlement of the loss of a jewellery under a Theft Insurance policy is by:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • repair

  • avoidance

  • replacement

  • reinstatement

Explicación

Pregunta 35 de 40

1

________ is a risk transfer mechanism whereby the reinsurer transfers part of a risk to another reinsurer.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Insurance

  • Contribution

  • Retrocession

  • Co-insurance

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 40

1

Which one of the following regarding treaty reinsurance is FALSE?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • It may be placed on a proportional basis.

  • The reinsurers are obliged to accept all risks ceded.

  • Surplus Reinsurance is one example of treaty reinsurance.

  • It is more costly to administer as compared to facultative reinsurance.

Explicación

Pregunta 37 de 40

1

A contract of reinsurance is strictly between the ________ and the reinsurer.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • direct insurer

  • original insured

  • insurance agent

  • reinsurance broker

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 40

1

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:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • S$200,000

  • S$400,000

  • S$600,000

  • S$800,000

Explicación

Pregunta 39 de 40

1

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:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • director of a registered insurer

  • broking staff of a registered insurance broker

  • substantial shareholder of a registered insurer

  • all of the others

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 40

1

Which of the following statements relating to the Singapore General Insurance Code of Practice ("The Code") is FALSE?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • The objective of the Code is to ensure that the general insurance customer is treated fairly.

  • The Code covers how an insurance agent should maintain confidentiality of information relating to any of his customers.

  • The Code covers all types of general insurance products (including commercial lines) which are sold to corporate clients.

  • All of the others.

Explicación