Chapter 2 Flashcards

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A creditor insurance extension under a household policy covers:

A

The inability to keep up credit card payments in the event of redundancy

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Jake has just taken out a benefit policy to cover his needs. What type of policy is he most likely to have taken out?

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Personal accident and sickness policy

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James takes out a personal accident and sickness policy with a franchise of seven days for sickness cover. In the event of a sickness that lasts 20 days, how many days benefit, if any, will he receive under the policy?

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20

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The temporary total disablement benefit under a personal accident policy is paid as a[n]:

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Weekly benefit

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How is the limit of indemnity typically applied to a public liability policy?

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A limit per occurrence and in the aggregate.

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Under the Employers’ Liability [Compulsory Insurance] Act 1969, what must be displayed as proof of the insurance at the insured’s premises or otherwise made available electronically to employees?

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Certificate of insurance

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Where a motor risk is insured on a fleet basis, cover usually includes:

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contingent third party insurance.

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What type of insurance would cover a company against the costs arising out of the need to take action in the courts or to defend an action brought against it?

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Legal expenses insurance

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What is the minimum level of private motor insurance required to comply with UK motoring legislation?

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Road traffic act only

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Jake has just taken out a benefit policy to cover his needs. What type of policy is he most likely to have taken out?

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Personal accident and sickness policy

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Which buildings insurance peril often has an exclusion if the property is unoccupied?

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Escape of water

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Under which type of motor insurance policy is loss or damage whilst loading and unloading a typical feature in the cover provided?

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Commercial vehicles

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Jane has a standard legal expenses policy. If her claim was rejected, this is most likely to be because the claim was for:

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a fine resulting from a breach of Health and Safety legislation.

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A business interruption policy typically insures gross profits and:

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Wages

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A personal accident and sickness policy will typically make payments for sickness where disablement arises:

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from sickness or disease and prevents the insured from following their usual occupation.

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With sickness insurance, what is a ‘franchise’?

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It is a period of time or financial threshold below which a policy would not provide an indemnity.

17
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Joe sustains an injury in an accident, which he later dies from. What is usually the maximum period after the accident within which his death must occur for insurers to pay the death benefit under a personal accident policy?

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A creditor insurance extension under a household policy covers:

A

the inability to keep up credit card payments.

19
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What is NOT a class of pecuniary insurance?

20
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What would never be covered under a standard comprehensive private car policy?

A

Mechanical or electrical breakdown.

21
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What CANNOT normally be insured as an extension under a household policy?

A

Moped for road use

22
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Under a theft policy, what is a common extension?

A

Temporary removal.

23
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Creditor insurance provides cover for:

A

the insured’s inability to continue credit instalment payments in the event of redundancy or unemployment.

24
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Under a business interruption policy, what is the name of the expenses that vary in direct proportion to the turnover?

A

Specified working expenses.

25
How does cover offered by a commercial vehicle policy typically differ from a private motor insurance policy?
It is unlikely to cover personal effects.
26
How does gadget insurance differ from a typical household policy?
Cover can be arranged on a month by month basis.
27
Under what circumstances might an annuity be paid as a result of a claim on a personal accident insurance policy?
Permanent total disability.
27
Commercial property insurance will often include cover against theft. What is the best definition of a ‘first loss’ basis of cover?
An amount that is less than the total value of the subject matter.
28
What is typically the maximum number of weeks a personal accident insurance will pay for temporary total disablement?
104 weeks
29
If Usain has had a claim declined on his personal accident and sickness insurance, what is the most likely reason for this?
It resulted from a pre-existing condition.
29
What is the minimum sum insured required by law under an employers’ liability insurance policy?
£5m
30
A benefit policy is a contract to pay:
a sum of money should a defined event occur.
30
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 [as amended], what is the minimum cover required legally for third party property damage?
£1.2m
31
Ahmed insures his property under a standard fire policy. In addition to fire and limited explosion cover, what other peril would be covered under his basic policy?
lightning
32
What are the typical territorial limits under an employers' liability policy?
UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands or while temporarily outside these territories.
33
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, what amount of cover is required in respect of death of third parties?
unlimited
34
Under a property 'all risks' insurance, what would NOT be an example of an absolute exclusion?
Corrosion or rust.
35
Commercial property insurance will often provide cover against the loss or theft of money held on commercial premises. What type of loss is NOT typically covered by a standard money policy?
Theft of credit cards.
36
What type of peril will a standard comprehensive personal motor insurance policy usually provide cover for?
Fire and explosion.