Insurance questions and answers

Insurance Questions and Answers

Test and improve on your knowledge of insurance with these Insurance questions and answers. This aptitude test assesses your understanding of the fundamental concepts of insurance.

61.

which type of insurance product is appropriate for a young couple who is embarking on a holiday trip abroad?

A.

whole life policy

B.

investment linked policy

C.

education endowment policy

D.

term assurance policy

Correct answer is D

Term life insurance or term assurance is life insurance that provides coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time, the relevant term. After that period expires, coverage at the previous rate of premiums is no longer guaranteed and the client must either forgo coverage or potentially obtain further coverage with different payments or conditions. If the life insured dies during the term, the death benefit will be paid to the beneficiary.

62.

A method of providing indemnity under glass insurance policy is?

A.

cash payment

B.

repairs

C.

replacement

D.

reinstatement

Correct answer is C

Methods Of Providing Indemnity To Insurance Contract :

There are various ways through which indemnity may be provided. These are :

  1. Cash Payment: This is the usual way of making payment of a claim. This method is simpler, easier and less cumbersome.
  2. Repair: This is also another way of providing compensation. Rather than making cash payment, the insurers will get the loss repaired to pre-loss condition as far as practicable.
  3. Replacement: Usually in case of total loss the insurers may replace the subject-matter by another one of the same standard, age and quality. A glass would normally be replaced than repaired.
  1. Reinstatement: The insurers may also reinstate the property by option. This is usually considered with regard to buildings damaged or destroyed by fire. Usually it is the option of the insurers to decide any one of the above four methods.

63.

A functional reinsurance is that it

A.

protects the account of the insurer against large claims

B.

discourage the spread of risk in the insurance market

C.

provides protection for uninsured losses

D.

encourages the insured to make claims from more than one insurer

Correct answer is A

Reinsurance is also known as insurance for insurers or stop-loss insurance.Reinsurance is the practice whereby insurers transfer portions of their risk portfolios to other parties by some form of agreement to reduce the likelihood of paying a large obligation resulting from an insurance claim.

64.

A life policy holder enjoy days of grace

A.

at the inception of the policy

B.

at the renewal time of the policy

C.

when he surrenders the policy

D.

when the policy is paid up

Correct answer is B

grace period allows a borrower or insurance customer to delay payment for a short period of time beyond the due date. 

insurers allow policyholders a period of grace of at least 15 days, during which arrear premiums can be rectified. In the life insuranceindustry, the norm is to allow policyholders a grace period of 30 days.

65.

The right which an insurer has to stand in the place of the insured against a negligent party is?

A.

insurable interest

B.

subrogation

C.

proximate cause

D.

contribution

Correct answer is B

Subrogation is a term describing a legal right held by most insurance carriers to legally pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured. This is done in order to recover the amount of the claim paid by the insurance carrier to the insured for the loss.

66.

use the following information to answer the question below.

Basanya's vehicle was hit at the rear by jaguna's vehicle. The two vehicles had a minimum cover. estimate of repairs were as follows; 

Basanya's vehicle - N155,000; jaguna's vehicle- N75,000

jaguna's repaired expenses of N75,000 would be paid by

A.

jaguna's insurer

B.

jaguna

C.

Basanya's insurer

D.

Basanya

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

67.

use the following information to answer the question below.

Basanya's vehicle was hit at the rear by jaguna's vehicle. The two vehicles had a minimum cover. estimate of repairs were as follows; 

Basanya's vehicle - N155,000; jaguna's vehicle- N75,000

The compensation would be calculated as

A.

N75,000 payable to jaguna

B.

N80,000 payable to jaguna

C.

N155,000 payable to basanya

D.

N230,000 payable to basanya

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

68.

use the following information to answer the question below.

Basanya's vehicle was hit at the rear by jaguna's vehicle. The two vehicles had a minimum cover. estimate of repairs were as follows; 

Basanya's vehicle - N155,000; jaguna's vehicle- N75,000

The effect of the minimum cover on the two vehicles is the the?

A.

two vehicles will be repaired by jaguna's insurer

B.

insurer of each vehicle is responsible for the repairs

C.

vehicle of Basanya will be repaired by jaguna's insurer

D.

two vehicles are not entitled to compensation from the insurer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

69.

An insurance that could be effected with profit feauture is

A.

term insurance

B.

public liability insurance

C.

endowment assurance

D.

personal accident insurance

Correct answer is C

An endowment policy is a life insurance contract designed to pay a lump sum after a specific term (on its 'maturity') or on death. Typical maturities are ten, fifteen or twenty years up to a certain age limit. Some policies also pay out in the case of critical illness.

70.

A manufacturing company whose production was abruptly stopped by fire incidence would have its claim for loss of earning settled under the class of

A.

fire insurance

B.

all risk insurance

C.

product liability insurance

D.

consequential loss insurance

Correct answer is D

What is 'Consequential Loss'. A consequential loss is an indirect loss resulting from an insured's inability to use business property or equipment. A business owner may purchase insurance to protect them against the secondary loss of property and equipment due to a natural disaster or accident.