CAIB 2 Full Study Guide: Questions and Solutions, Exams of Insurance Economics

This comprehensive study guide provides questions and solutions for the caib 2 (canadian accredited insurance broker) exam. It covers key concepts related to indemnity agreements, property insurance, valuation methods, reinsurance, subscription policies, exclusions, and property protection systems. Designed to help students and professionals prepare for the caib 2 exam by testing their knowledge and understanding of essential insurance principles and practices. It includes detailed explanations and examples to enhance comprehension and retention of the material, making it a valuable resource for exam preparation and professional development in the insurance industry.

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CAIB 2 Full Study Guide Questions with Solutions
1. The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of
payment
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,
equipment
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
(ex.
fence)
[GMAPF]
6. Identify the three conditions pertaining to the coverage for growing
plants,
trees, etc.: - such property was INSIDE the building
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CAIB 2 Full Study Guide Questions with Solutions

  1. The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of payment 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, equipment
  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 (ex. fence) [GMAPF]
  1. Identify the three conditions pertaining to the coverage for growing plants, trees, etc.: - such property was INSIDE the building

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  • was being used for decorative purposes
  • insured was the owner of the building

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  1. Identify the five methods that may be used to determine Actual Cash Value:- : 1) Actual Cash Value
  1. True Value to customer
  2. Market Value/Direct Sales Approach
  3. Income Approach
  4. 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 polices. 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

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  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
  • the limits do not exceed insurers net retention limits but are beyond what it is prepared to pay in a single claim.
  1. Identify two characteristics shared by all subscription polices:: - both share premi- ums and losses
  • each agreement is usually required to be negotiated separately
  1. Briefly describe the role of the LEAD company in a subscription policy:: the lead company normally issues the policy and provides all policyholder services, including the handling of claims
  2. Identify from the brokers point of view which method is preferred where the insurers can reduce their amount of exposures on large risks:: Reinsurance
  3. What is the purpose of a Minimum Retained Premium?: to ensure the costs of underwriting the policy can be recouped, at least in part.
  4. Identify the three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of payment as outlined in the Indemnity Agreement:: - the value of the lost or damaged property (ACV)
  • the interest of the insured in the property (ex. financial interest, home, mortgage)
  • the amount of insurance specified on the "Declaration's Page" for the lost or damaged property (least amount)
  1. What is the purpose of the deductible?: to eliminate minor maintenance types of claims
  2. Insurers agree to 'waive' any co-insurance requirement when a loss meets either of the following conditions:: 2% or $5,000 (up to)
  3. In order to replace a Co-Insurance Clause with a Stated Amount Co-

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  • maintains these values throughout the term
  1. Identify the two types of exclusions found in property policies: properties excluded perils exluded
  2. Identify five reasons why exclusions exist and give an example for each:: -some perils are uninsurable (war, nuclear energy) -potential to be catastrophic (earthquake, flood) -exclude losses for which more specialized policy forms have been developed ( such 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)
  3. 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.

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  1. 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
  2. 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 extinguish- ing system
  • fire detection system
  • intrusion detection system
  1. Identify three obligations placed upon Insured who have installed any Prop- erty Protection Systems:: 1) the insured shall notify the insurer "forthwith" of any INTERRUPTION, FLAW or DEFECT to the knowledge of the insured IN ANY SUCH SYSTEMS.
  1. the insured shall notify the insurer forthwith when any contract providing MONITORING 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 POLICIES OF INSURANCE WHICH MIGHT BE CALLED UPON TO SHARE IN THE PAYMENT OF A LOSS.

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  1. the doors are securely locked and windows closed
  2. access or entry to the vehicle must have been gained through the use of force
  3. there must be visible evidence which confirms force
  1. Identify three breaches of good faith that would be considered contrary to Statutory Condition 1: (misrepresentation): - any false description of property to insurer
  • any misrepresentation of material fact
  • any fraudulant omission of material fact
  1. Give two samples of what courts have ruled to be material:: - previous claims
  • vacancy
  • 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

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  1. 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
  2. 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)
  4. frame (wood) [hotton
  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

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  1. identify six types of physical hazards:: type of building construction occupancy housekeeping external exposures geography protection [phgote]
  2. briefly explain how the hazards of occupancy, or housekeeping can affect two buildings of identical construction: two identical constructed buildings will represent a ditterent level of hazard when one is used to house the local public library and the other, a welding and metal fabrication shop
  3. identify three types of external exposures that can affect an otherwise 'good risk': forestry area bakery gas station (close to restaurants)
  4. 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 moral character - personality
  5. identify two types of morale hazard: inditterence to loss poor management
  6. identify four 'external sources of information' available to an underwriter: the broker government records financial rating services consumer investigation reports
  7. identify seven 'internal sources of information' available to an underwriter-

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  1. identify two types of 'underwriting information' contained in inspection re- ports: physical characteristics of risk character of the applicant or insured
  2. identify the two types of 'recommendations' found in inspection reports: - mandatory suggested
  3. explain how 'previous claim information' may present a positive or negative view of the applicant: was the claim a legitimate one or do the circumstances surrounding the claim make it questionable? was the applicant co-operative or hostile when dealing with the claims adjuster?
  4. explain the relationship between 'accommodation business' and 'supporting business': brokers will sometimes request coverage on a risk which is substandard or marginal but which the underwriter agrees to accept as a favor or accommodation to the broker. The broker will do this because of the applicants supporting business of other insurance policies the applicant has with the same insurer.
  5. identify the four parameters within which an underwriter makes a decision about a particular risk: - to accept the submission o the basis presented
  • to reject the risk
  • to accept the risk with an increase in the rate
  • to accept the risk, maintain the rate, and increase the deductible
  1. identify the three leading causes of fires in canada: -failure or malfunction of mechanical or electrical equipment -arson, suspected arson and other set fires -misuse of source of ignition
  2. Identify what information is required by law to appear on all insurance policies: names of parties to the contract policy period\loss payable or

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