Financial Underwriting MCQs

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Q31.
Why is it easier to evaluate the value of a key person with a good earnings trend?

a.

Because it is easier to predict future earnings

b.

Because it is easier to assess the potential financial loss to the company

c.

Because it indicates that the key person's contribution to the company is significant

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Because it indicates that the key person's contribution to the company is significant Explanation:A good earnings trend indicates that the key person's contribution to the company is valuable, and therefore, the potential financial loss to the company on the death of the key person would be significant. This makes it easier to evaluate the value of a key person with a good earnings trend.
Q32.
Can children take insurance for their parents?

a.

Yes, it is allowed

b.

No, it is not allowed and is considered a moral hazard

c.

It depends on the insurance company

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).No, it is not allowed and is considered a moral hazard Explanation:Parents can take insurance for their children, but children buying insurance cover (except pension plans) for their parents are not allowed and is taken as a moral hazard.
Q33.
What can be considered as valid insurable interest under common law?

a.

Self

b.

Spouse

c.

Parents-children

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:Common law recognizes self, spouse, parents-children, and assets as valid insurable interest.
Q34.
Can an individual take life insurance for themselves of any amount?

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

Depends on the insurance company's underwriting criteria

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Yes Explanation:A person has unlimited insurable interest in his/her own life, and can take life insurance for themselves of any amount.
Q35.
What can an insurance company do if a person's proposed insurance amount exceeds their premium paying capacity?

a.

Issue a life insurance policy for the requested amount

b.

Suggest a life insurance policy for a reduced amount

c.

Reject the request for the life insurance policy in its requested form

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:An insurance company may issue a life insurance policy for the requested amount, suggest a life insurance policy for a reduced amount, or reject the request for the life insurance policy in its requested form, based on the amount of life insurance applied for by the person and after evaluating their premium paying capacity from their financials.
Q36.
Who has insurable interest in the life of an employee?

a.

The other employees

b.

The employer

c.

Both the other employees and the employer

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).The employer Explanation:An employer has insurable interest in the life of their employee to the extent of the value of their services.
Q37.
Can a company take key-man insurance on the lives of any employees?

a.

Yes, on the lives of any employees

b.

No, only on the lives of employees who have special skills and whose absence can affect the company adversely

c.

Only on the lives of employees who are over 50 years old

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).No, only on the lives of employees who have special skills and whose absence can affect the company adversely Explanation:A company can take key-man insurance on the lives of certain "key" people, whose absence can affect the company adversely. These are key people and the insurance amount for such policies can be to the extent of any liability or reduction in profit resulting from the loss of special skills of the key-person.
Q38.
Do children buying insurance cover for their parents fall under insurable interest?

a.

Yes

b.

No

c.

Only for pension plans

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).No Explanation:Children buying insurance cover (except pension plans) for their parents are not allowed and this is taken as a moral hazard.
Q39.
What is the primary reason to purchase keyman insurance?

a.

To indemnify the company against the loss of a key person

b.

To provide additional coverage for the employees of the company

c.

To secure the financial future of the key person

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).To indemnify the company against the loss of a key person Explanation:The primary reason to purchase keyman insurance is to indemnify the company against the loss of a key person whose skills and contribution are critical to the company.
Q40.
What are the common challenges faced by underwriters while assessing a keyman insurance proposal?

a.

Qualifying the proposed insured as a key person

b.

Quantifying the potential financial loss to the company on the death of the insured

c.

Both a and b

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Both a and b Explanation:Two main challenges that are faced by underwriters: qualifying the proposed insured as a key person and quantifying the potential financial loss to the company on the death of the insured.
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