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Regarding whether ABC Insurance will be required to provide coverage on the jeep,which of the following is true?


A) ABC will likely be required to provide coverage on the jeep because any misrepresentations made were innocently made in the belief that the jeep would be returned soon.
B) ABC will not have to provide coverage because Ace Photo did not have an insurable interest in the jeep.
C) ABC will likely not be required to provide coverage on the jeep because Ace Photo made material misrepresentations in the renewal of the policy that would have prevented its renewal.
D) ABC will not likely be required to provide coverage because Ringo's new employer was liable under workers' compensation.
E) ABC will have to provide coverage unless Ringo had already obtained his own insurance on the vehicle because one vehicle may only be insured under one policy.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following prevents an insurer from denying payment because it decides to investigate the application for fraud?


A) Antilapse clause
B) Investigation clause
C) Appraisal clause
D) Arbitration clause
E) Incontestability clause

F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Regarding the reduction of the impact of moral hazard by insurers,which of the following is true?


A) Insurance companies lessen the impact of moral hazard by requiring that individuals with insurance make co-payments or pay a deductible.
B) The only avenue for insurers seeking to reduce moral hazard is through the use of deductibles.
C) It is not possible for insurers to reduce the risk of moral hazard,and this is seen as a risk of doing business.
D) The only avenue for insurers seeking to reduce moral hazard is through refusing to insure those who have previously made multiple insurance claims.
E) Insurers refuse to pay claims believed to result from the effects of moral hazard.

F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

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In the case text,Mellin v.Northern Security Insurance Company,the Mellins filed a claim under their homeowner's insurance policy because the odor of cat urine emanated from a downstairs neighbor's condominium to an open plumbing chase servicing their kitchen.The Mellins sold their unit for a price less than that of a comparable condominium in the area,which was unaffected by the odor.The Mellins sued their insurance company because it denied the claim,stating it was not a "physical loss" and therefore,the claim was not covered under their policy.Which of the following was the result on this issue?


A) The Mellins were allowed to proceed with their claim because the court held physical loss can include changes perceived by the sense of smell,even in the absence of physical damage.
B) The Mellins' claim was dismissed because they sold the property and did not receive a proper appraisal demonstrating their damages prior to bringing the lawsuit.
C) The Mellins' were allowed to proceed with their claim because the insurance company failed to exclude odors in its policy.
D) The Mellins' claim was dismissed because an odor was not considered to be a "physical loss" as defined under the insurance policy.
E) The Mellins' claim was dismissed because the suit should have been brought against the downstairs neighbor,not against their insurance company.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following was the result in Royal Capital Development LLC v.Maryland Casualty Company,the case in the text involving whether on a policy of insurance covering "direct physical loss of or damage to" a building that allows the insurer the option of paying either "the cost of repairing the building" or "the loss of value," the insurer must also compensate the insured for the diminution in value of the building if the insured elects to repair the building?


A) That the insurer could choose between repairing the building or paying for its loss of value and that once proper repairs were made,the insurer had no obligation to cover any diminution in value.
B) That when a policy promised to pay the insured's loss,the insured had a claim for diminution in value even if repairs were made.
C) That a claim for diminution in value could be made only if the insurer delayed in making repairs such that the insured had an equitable claim for diminution in value.
D) That unless the insured notified the insurer prior to the beginning of repairs that a claim for diminution in value would be made,the issue was waived because the insurer was entitled to take such a claim into consideration in making its decisions.
E) That when a policy promised to pay the insured's loss,the insured has no claim for diminution in value if repairs are made.

F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

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Regarding Nari's reliance on an incontestability clause if typical state laws are in effect,which of the following is most likely true?


A) Nari is correct because the incontestability clause acts to bar an insurer from denying coverage in cases in which any driver with permission is driving an insured's vehicle.
B) Nari is correct,and the insurance has been in effect over one year,a sufficient length of time for the incontestability clause to bar any defense by the insurer based on her failure to mention Joon on the application.
C) Nari is incorrect because the incontestability clause operates to deny her the right to dispute inaccuracies on the application,not as a bar against the insurer.
D) Nari is incorrect because the incontestability clause does not generally apply until coverage has been in effect for at least two years.
E) Nari is incorrect because incontestability clauses were barred by federal law a number of years ago.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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The ________ type of life insurance provides protection for the entire life of the insured and has a cash-surrender value.


A) Useful-life
B) Entire-life
C) Surrender-life
D) Term-life
E) Whole-life

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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is a term referencing the concept that a sufficient interest must exist on the part of an insured in order to take out a policy of insurance.


A) Insurable interest
B) Pecuniary interest
C) Financial effect
D) Financial concern
E) Profit impact

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Conan,a bit of a hypochondriac,decides that he should have MRIs covering his whole body and insists that his doctor order them.Conan tells his doctor that he is not concerned about cost because he has great insurance.Which of the following is the appropriate and recognized term for the problem associated with Conan's behavior as far as an insurer is concerned?


A) Hypochondria psychosis
B) Moral hazard
C) Medical excessiveness
D) Hypochondria neurosis
E) Unfair persuasiveness

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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________ insurance protects a garage owner from liability to persons who are injured by the operation of the garage.


A) Garage liability
B) Peril
C) Employee liability
D) Vehicle liability
E) Transportation liability

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following types of insurance should a business manager purchase to obtain protection against a broad range of risks?


A) A business approved policy
B) A business tort policy
C) An economic protection policy
D) A litigation commercial policy
E) A commercial general liability policy

F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Homeowner's insurance is an example of which of the following types of insurance?


A) Property
B) Personal
C) Commercial
D) Individual
E) Casualty

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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[Imari's Imprudence] Imari was texting while driving and slammed into the back of Cody's car.Shortly thereafter she received notice of a lawsuit setting forth Cody's claims for personal injury and property damage.Imari was very busy studying for college and did not feel like dealing with a pesky lawsuit.Several months later,Beatriz,a new agent with the insurer,called Imari and told Imari that she had just heard something about a lawsuit from the Cody's lawyer.Beatriz told Imari that although investigation would be difficult after so many months,she would like to talk with Imari because the trial was scheduled for next week.Imari told Beatriz that she had no time to meet at the moment and that just before court,she would meet with the lawyer the company appointed to represent her.Beatriz told Imari that the insurance company was going to deny coverage.Beatriz also told Imari that vehicle insurance did not typically provide for legal representation and that,in any event,no lawyer would be provided.Finally,Beatriz told Imari that Imari's insurance was cancelled immediately because she was a real jerk and failed to help,that insurance would not pay for accidents that were the fault of Imari anyway,and that the insurer wanted nothing more to do with her. -Regarding Beatriz's complaint that Imari failed to help,which of the following is true?


A) Imari had a duty to cooperate with the insurer only because it appears that the accident was her fault.
B) Imari's only duty was to show up for court;otherwise she had no duty to assist the insurer.
C) Imari had a duty to cooperate with the insurer.
D) Imari had a duty to assist the insurer and to provide a share of funds to help the insurer in defending her claim.
E) Imari's only duty was to show up for a court and for any depositions for which she received a subpoena;otherwise,she had no duty to cooperate with the insurer.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following is not a type of property insurance?


A) Fire
B) Natural forces
C) Livestock
D) Casualty
E) Water

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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In which of the following circumstances can an insurer void an insurance contract?


A) The insured made material misrepresentations in the insurance application and if the insurer would have known of these material representations,it would have rejected the application.
B) The insured made material misrepresentations in the insurance application,but the insurer knew these representations were likely false when it issued the policy.
C) The insured failed to disclose any fact;material or nonmaterial,on the insurance application and the insurer relied on the information contained in the application when it issued the policy.
D) The insured made material misrepresentations in the insurance application,but the insurer did not rely on these representations when it issued the policy.
E) The insured made material misrepresentations in the insurance application,regardless if the misrepresentation would have altered the insurer's decision to issue the policy.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

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The type of life insurance provides coverage for a specified term.


A) Surrender-life
B) Entire-life
C) Whole-life
D) Term-life
E) Useful-life

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Describe the effect of an appraisal clause in a policy of insurance,and explain how these usually work.

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Regarding Beatriz's assertion that the insurer was not liable for accidents that were the fault of the insured,which of the following is true?


A) Beatriz is incorrect
B) Beatriz is only correct if Imari is still carried on a parent's insurance policy.
C) Beatriz is correct only if Imari has had at least two previous accidents.
D) Beatriz is correct because insurance on vehicles is meant to assist drivers who are involved in accidents through no fault of their own.
E) Beatriz is likely correct only because Imari is a student with a student policy.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Kim is involved in a motor vehicle accident.She is sued by the driver of the other vehicle.Kim calls her insurance agent,Samir,and tells him to handle it for her.Later,Samir asks her to provide some information regarding the accident and to give a deposition in litigation.Kim says that she is too busy at work and that Samir should simply handle the matter because that is the reason she has insurance;and that,furthermore,Samir should not call her again regarding the accident.Is Kim correct about her duties and why or why not?

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What is an incontestability clause in a policy of insurance,and what is its effect? Discuss whether you believe that ethically these clauses should be required of insurers.

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