Reinsurance MCQs

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Q61.
Which of the following is an example of how reinsurers extend help in underwriting of cases received by the direct insurer?

a.

Sharing knowledge and resources

b.

Providing financial assistance

c.

Reducing the amount of reserves that must necessarily be held

d.

Tracking an applicant's history of declined proposals

Discuss
Answer: (a).Sharing knowledge and resources Explanation:Reinsurers generally have a pool of talent and knowledge, which helps the clients (the direct insurance companies) in knowledge upgrade and bringing in globally accepted and recognized best practices to their area of work. This helps in designing innovative products and also helps in underwriting of cases received by the direct insurer through their registered offices.
Q62.
What is the advantage of reinsurance in avoiding adverse selection?

a.

The reinsurer handles large repositories of data of different types

b.

The risk and liability is transferred from the direct insurance company to the reinsurer

c.

The insurer does not have to keep a large amount in reserve to meet the financial obligations of claim pay-outs

d.

The amount of reserves that must necessarily be held by a company can be reduced

Discuss
Answer: (a).The reinsurer handles large repositories of data of different types Explanation:Since most of the reinsurers operate with their offices in many countries around the world, knowledge transfer or sharing of resources proves to be very useful in the day-to-day operations of an insurer. Additionally, the reinsurer handles large repositories of data of different types, which can be used to avoid adverse selection.
Q63.
Which of the following is an example of how reinsurance can provide capital assistance to a direct insurance company?

a.

By reducing the capital required without having a significant impact on profits

b.

By sharing knowledge with reinsurers operating in different countries

c.

By providing direct insurance companies with capital when they need it

d.

By tracking an applicant's history of declined proposals

Discuss
Answer: (c).By providing direct insurance companies with capital when they need it Explanation:Financial reinsurance is not associated with the transfer of risk. However, the reinsurers provide direct insurance companies with capital when they need it.
Q64.
What is a reinsurance treaty?

a.

A legally binding agreement between the reinsurer and the policyholder

b.

A document that contains the obligations and responsibilities of the direct insurance company and the reinsurer

c.

An agreement that specifies the insurance policy terms and conditions

d.

A document that outlines the coverage and premiums of a particular insurance policy

Discuss
Answer: (b).A document that contains the obligations and responsibilities of the direct insurance company and the reinsurer Explanation:A reinsurance treaty is a legally drafted and signed agreement between the direct insurance company and the reinsurer that contains the obligations and responsibilities of both parties.
Q65.
What do reinsurance treaties mainly cover?

a.

Policy terms and conditions

b.

Liability of the reinsurers in cases of claims

c.

Underwriting philosophy, rules, procedures, and processes

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:Reinsurance treaties mainly cover the provisions and conditions with respect to different types of reinsurance, liabilities of the reinsurers in cases of claims, policy terminations, changes or increases in risk classification, claim related matters, errors and omissions clause, dispute resolution methodology, and forms, manuals, guidelines, and underwriting philosophy with its rules, procedures, and processes.
Q66.
What is the purpose of reinsurance treaties?

a.

To specify the terms and conditions of an insurance policy

b.

To outline the coverage and premiums of a particular insurance policy

c.

To minimize the financial losses of an insurance company

d.

To contain the obligations and responsibilities of both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer

Discuss
Answer: (d).To contain the obligations and responsibilities of both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer Explanation:The purpose of a reinsurance treaty is to contain the obligations and responsibilities of both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer.
Q67.
What is the E&O clause in a reinsurance treaty?

a.

A clause that specifies the additional policy benefits other than the basic death benefit

b.

A clause that covers the liability of the reinsurers in cases of claims

c.

A clause that details the extent of errors that will be accepted by the reinsurer

d.

A clause that covers the policy terminations, changes or increases in risk classification, reinstatements, etc

Discuss
Answer: (c).A clause that details the extent of errors that will be accepted by the reinsurer Explanation:The E&O (errors and omissions) clause in the treaty details the extent of errors that will be accepted by the reinsurer, which are of unintentional and non-recurring nature.
Q68.
Why is it important for underwriters to be aware and thorough with reinsurance treaties?

a.

To specify the terms and conditions of an insurance policy

b.

To minimize the financial losses of an insurance company

c.

To ensure that underwriting decisions and guidelines are in alignment with the provisions in the treaty

d.

To outline the coverage and premiums of a particular insurance policy

Discuss
Answer: (c).To ensure that underwriting decisions and guidelines are in alignment with the provisions in the treaty Explanation:It is imperative for the underwriters to be aware and thorough with the reinsurance treaties, so that the underwriting decisions, processes, and guidelines issued are all in alignment with the provisions in the treaty.
Q69.
Which of the following is true about a reinsurance treaty?

a.

It is only signed by the reinsurer

b.

It contains obligations of the direct insurance company only

c.

It is legally drafted and signed by both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer

d.

It is not an important agreement

Discuss
Answer: (c).It is legally drafted and signed by both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer Explanation:A reinsurance treaty is an important agreement that is legally drafted and signed by both the direct insurance company and the reinsurer.
Q70.
What does a reinsurance treaty mainly cover?

a.

Basic death benefits

b.

Underwriting philosophy

c.

Dispute resolution methodology

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:A reinsurance treaty mainly covers provisions and conditions related to different types of reinsurance, liabilities of the reinsurers in case of claims, policy terminations, changes or increases in risk classification, reinstatements, additional policy benefits, claim-related matters, errors and omissions clause, dispute resolution methodology, forms, manuals, guidelines, and underwriting philosophy.
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