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CAIB 2 Full Study Guide Questions with
Answers
1.The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of
pay- ment as outlined in the Indemnity Agreement are:: 1) the value of the
lost or damaged property (ACV)
2) the interest of the insured in the property (ex. financial interest, home,
mortgage)
3) the amount of insurance specified on the "Declarations Page" for
the loss or damaged property (least amount|)
2.Identify the four categories that buildings may fall into:: Residential
(ex. home)
Non-mercantile (ex. hospitals, nursing
homes) Mercantile (ex. drycleaners,
bakeries) Manufacturing/Industrial (ex.
autobody shops)
3.Three classes of property commercially insured are:: building, stock,
equip- ment
4.Identify the two bases that coverage can be provided on::
Scheduled All property
Property of every description
5.Identify and give an example of each of the five types of property
contained in the definition of Building found in the IBC Commercial Property
Broad Form: 1) Growing plants, trees, shrubs INSIDE the building used
for decorative purposes only when insured is the owner of the building
(ex. cactus)
2) Materials and equipment supplies ON the premises for maintenance
(ex. lumbar, glass)
3) Additions and extensions IN CONTACT with the building (enclosed
walk-way between buildings)
4) Permanent fittings and fixtures ATTACHED and FORMING part of the
building. (ex. light fixtures, carpeting)
5)Fixed structures PERTAINING to building and located on the premises
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  1. The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of pay- ment as outlined in the Indemnity Agreement are:: 1) the value of the lost or damaged property (ACV)
  1. the interest of the insured in the property (ex. financial interest, home, mortgage)
  2. the amount of insurance specified on the "Declarations Page" for the loss or damaged property (least amount|)
  1. Identify the four categories that buildings may fall into:: Residential (ex. home) Non-mercantile (ex. hospitals, nursing homes) Mercantile (ex. drycleaners, bakeries) Manufacturing/Industrial (ex. autobody shops)
  2. Three classes of property commercially insured are:: building, stock, equip- ment
  3. Identify the two bases that coverage can be provided on:: Scheduled All property Property of every description
  4. Identify and give an example of each of the five types of property contained in the definition of Building found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad Form: 1) Growing plants, trees, shrubs INSIDE the building used for decorative purposes only when insured is the owner of the building (ex. cactus)
  1. Materials and equipment supplies ON the premises for maintenance (ex. lumbar, glass)
  2. Additions and extensions IN CONTACT with the building (enclosed walk-way between buildings)
  3. Permanent fittings and fixtures ATTACHED and FORMING part of the building. (ex. light fixtures, carpeting)
  4. Fixed structures PERTAINING to building and located on the premises

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  1. Identify the three conditions pertaining to the coverage for growing plants, trees, etc.: - such property was INSIDE the building
  • was being used for decorative purposes
  • insured was the owner of the building
  1. Identify and give an example of the three types of property contained in the definition of Stock found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad Form::
  1. packing, wrapping and advertising materials (ex. bubble plastic, Styrofoam)
  2. merchandise of every description USUAL to insureds business (ex. goods for sale for business)
  3. similar property belonging to others which the insured is under obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (appliance if appliance store. [PMS]
  1. Identify the three conditions that need to be present before 'similar property belonging to others' will be insured under the definition of Stock::
  1. must be similar to that insured by the policy
  2. the insured must have had an obligation to keep the property insured
  3. the insured must be legally liable for it.
  1. Identify and give an example of each of the three types of property contained in the definition of Equipment found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad Form:: 1) generally all contents USUAL to insureds business, other than building or stock (ex. furniture)
  1. similar property belonging to others which the insured is under obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (ex. shaw cable box)
  2. tenants improvements (ex. space rented out or leased, malls) [GST]
  1. Identify the three ways in which property may be valued:: Actual Cash Value (ACV) Replacement Value Book

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  1. Income Approach
  2. Formula/Cost Approach Method
  1. Identify the two types of depreciation used in the Formula/Cost Approach, and give an example of a type of property that would be appropriate using each:: Straight Line Depreciation (ex. buildings) & Plateau Accelerated Depreciation (ex. cars, furniture)
  2. A licensed real estate appraiser will generally be consulted to provide an expert opinion when establishing Market Value/Direct Sales Approach. Identify the three items he or she may consider:: Property before the loss Property after the loss the land
  3. When is the Income Approach method most commonly employed?: This method of evaluating a loss is commonly used with income producing properties
  4. The Broad Evidence ties together the previous four methods when estab- lishing actual cash value, and the courts will take into account many different factors. Identify any three such factors:: Market Value -assessed valuation Rental Value -use of building Location -resale success, replacement value less depreciation {any of these}
  5. Insurers can reduce their amount of exposure on large risks by the use of Reinsurance or Subscription polies. Outline three rules, or guidelines that apply when reinsurance is used to provide insurance coverages:: 1) all insurers share premiums collected and losses incurred
  1. the policy is controlled by the primary insurer and all claims are paid by it
  2. the contract is between the primary insurer and the reinsurer
  1. Identify four instances when subscription policies may be issued:: - the broker wants to spread a good large line of business among markets
  • the line of business is so SPECIALIZED, its not covered by the insurers treaty with its reinsurers
  • the type of risk is one which the insurer does not want to expose to its reinsurance treaties

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  • the limits do not exceed insurers net retention limits but are beyond what it is prepared to pay in a single claim.

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8 / 93 as automobiles, aircraft) -wholly or partially in control of the insured (ex. application of heat, scratching) -exclude losses which are not common to a large number of insureds, but represent an increased potential for loss so an additional premium may be charged (building in course of construction, satellite receivers)

  1. Identify three 'permissions' allowed in a commercial property policy:: - for other insurance concurrent with this form (2 insurances)
  • to make additions, alterations or repairs
  • ???to do such work and keep and use such articles, materials and supplies in such quantities as are usual or necessary to the insureds business???
  1. What may an Insurer do when there has been a Breach of Conditions in the policy?: the Insurer may have grounds to deny coverage
  2. Identify two instances when an Insurer may NOT deny coverage when there has been a breach:: - the loss was not caused or contributed by the breach
  • the breach condition occurred in a portion of the premises over which the insured has no control
  1. Explain the effect of the Reinstatement clause:: The Reinstatement clause provides the insureds shall have as much insurance after a loss as they did before.
  2. Do all Insurers treat the issue of 'unearned premium' the same in the event of a total loss?: Some insurers are not willing to accept that the insureds should be entitled to a refund premium when they have collected for a loss under the policy.
  3. Explain the operation of Subrogation:: it is the right of the insurer to sue the party at fault, after paying the claim to the injured party
  4. Identify two parties against whom the Insurer will NOT exercise Subroga- tion:: - individuals
  • banks, trust companies
  1. Identify three types of Property Protection Systems:: - sprinkler, or other fire extinguishing system
  • fire detection system

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  1. the insured shall notify the insurer forthwith when any contract providing MONI- TORING or MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO SYSTMS HAS BEEN CANCELED OR NOT RENEWED.
  2. the insured shall notify the insurer forthwith when provided with NOTIFICATION OF THE SUSPENSION OF POLICY SERVICE N RESPONSE TO ANY OF THE ABOVE SYSTEMS
  1. Identify the class of property to which the Premium Adjustment clause will apply:: Stock
  2. Identify two guidelines before a premium adjustment will be permitted::
  • claims for return of premium must be submitted no later than 6 months after the policy expiry date
  • claims must be presented on a Premium Adjustment Form, showing actual cash value of stock on the last day of each month.
  1. Identify three things the Verification of Values clause allows the | Insurer to do:: 1) allows the insurer THE RIGHT TO CONFIRM THE VALUES INSURED UNDER THE POLICY ARE REASONAABLE AND ACTUALLY EXIST
  1. permits the insurer THE OPPORTUNITY TO DETERMINE VALUES ON HAND AT THE TIME OF A PREVIOUS LOSS
  2. enables the insurer to DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY OTHER POLI- CIES OF INSURANCE WHICH MIGHT BE CALLED UPON TO SHARE IN THE PAYMENT OF A LOSS.
  1. Identify under Basis of Valuations how losses will be paid on items of stock: UNSOLD & SOLD:: UNSOLD: restricted to its "actual cash value at the time of a loss" SOLD: the selling price charged to the purchaser, less any discounts allowed.
  2. Identify three types of discounts that will be considered when adjusting loss on sold stock:: 1) picked up by purchaser
  1. trade-ins
  2. any reduction in selling price because of negotiation between seller and buyer
  1. Identify two types of property which are subject to a 'special basis

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  • records

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  • vacancy

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  • existence of other insurance
  • previous cancellations or refusals of insurance
  1. Identify five facts NOT deemed to be material:: Facts which are known or which may reasonably be presumed to be known by the Insurer; Facts which the Insurer can discover upon inquiry; Facts which the Insurer has waived the requirement for information; Facts which tend to lessen the risk; Facts which need not be disclosed by reason of a policy condition
  2. Explain the effect of Misrepresentation on an application for insurance:: if misrepresentation is proved, the insurer is entitled to void the contract
  3. Explain the effect of a 'reported' material change during the term of the policy:: - cancel the policy and return the unearned premium
  • continue to insure the risk and advise insured of additional premium required and allowed 15 days to make payment
  1. Explain the effect of an 'unreported' material change during the term of the policy:: When a loss arises out of an unreported material change, there is no coverage provided by the policy
  2. Identify five Additional Conditions contained in a number of commercial property forms:: 1) notice to authorities
  1. sue and labour
  2. no benefit to bailee
  3. pair and set
  4. parts
  1. Briefly explain the effect of any three of the additional conditions contained in the commercial property forms:: PAIR & SET: if loss or damage to only one item does not constitute loss or damage to entire pair or set. PARTS: if loss or damage to any part of property, the insured is not liable for more than the insured value of the part lost or damaged, including cost of installation.

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  1. An application and a submission are not the same thing. Identify three items that a submission may include:: -an application -additional verbal information -additional written information, including previous policy premium, loss history and details of loses, financial statements, photographs
  2. Identify five steps of the broker's role in the underwriting process:: - com- pletion of survey -search for interested insurer -meet with client, discuss quotes and select insurer -request binding coverage from the selected insurer -review policy and deliver to client [MR. CSR]
  3. *Identify three things that a Survey does : -assist in identification of loss exposures -helps to determine the coverages needed -develops other underwriting information needed by the insurer
  4. Identify three reasons for a broker to use a Commercial Property Check list: -alerts brokers to possible loss exposures -ensures that needed coverages are not forgotten or ignored -helps to reduce the potential for an errors and omissions claims
  5. Identify five classes of Building Construction as identified by the IAO and briefly explain any three.: 1) fire resistive - building is one which has met minimum standards in terms of hours it will withstand a specific, carefully controlled test fire. (blocked doors)
  1. non-combustive - is when all structural members, including floors, roofs, and their supports are CONSTRUCTED of STEEL, IRON, concrete or other non-combustible materials. Falls just short of fire resistive. (bricks)
  2. heavy timber - is quite rare and only found in existing old buildings. Floor and roof construction is wood such as a log house. (log house)
  3. ordinary (concrete, wood, steel)

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  1. frame (wood) [hoffon
  1. Identify five areas of information that may be required when a building is over 25 years of age:: - roof
  • wiring
  • over-current protection (circuit breakers, fuses)
  • plumbing
  • heating
  1. Identify five hazards common to all commercial buildings which may influ- ence their potential for loss:: - heating
  • electrical services
  • detachment
  • protection
  • occupancy [dope h]
  1. Briefly outline the advantages of: a) copper wiring b) interchangeable circuit breakers: a) copper wiring - serves to protect from damage, decay or breakdown b) provide the best form of over-current protection
  2. Identify the two types of Protection available for insured property:: 1) PRIVATE - ex. (customer) as simple as purchasing a fire extinguisher, or installing automatic sprinkler system.
  1. PUBLIC - ex. (fire dept) public protection provided to insured property. Main concern is the availability of fire fighting services, and distance from fire hydrant.
  1. Identify two examples of Private Protection:: 1) fire extinguisher
  1. automatic sprinkler system
  1. What is meant by the term 'unprotected'?: no external protection provided to insured property within a reasonable distance, is the risk said to be unprotected, almost always requires higher rate.
  2. Identify three businesses that may contain 'special hazards': 1) churches

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  1. bakeries, hotels, restaurants
  2. butcher shops also
  1. Identify four activities that are common to all underwriter": - risk selection
  • risk classification
  • rating and rate making
  • policy holders service
  1. Identify two possible effects if an application is improperly classified b an underwriter: 1) premium charged is in excess of that required
  1. premium charged is insufficient
  1. Identify two factors which normally affect the premiums charged by insur- ers: -inflation -changes in interest rates being paid on investments
  2. identify six types of physical hazards:: type of building construction occupancy housekeeping external exposures geography protection [phgote]
  3. briefly explain how the hazards of occupancy, or housekeeping can affect two buildings of identical construction: two identical constructed buildings will represent a different level of hazard when one is used to house the local public library and the other, a welding and metal fabrication shop
  4. identify three types of external exposures that can affect an otherwise 'good risk': forestry area bakery gas station (close to restaurants)
  5. identify three types of moral hazard and explain: financial condition - if profits reduce due to economy for ex. many insurdes consider the benefits of a fire. associates - friends circle

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  1. identify two types of morale hazard: indifference to loss poor management