Cathy just started a job with XYZ Manufacturing Company. She…
Cathy just started a job with XYZ Manufacturing Company. She attended an orientation and was given a packet providing information about the various employee benefits XYZ offers. One item in the packet was a booklet and application form from an auto insurer. The insurer offers lower premiums to XYZ employees. The insurer’s plan for selling individually-underwritten auto insurance to employees of XYZ Manufacturing Company is called
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Janice purchased a living room set for $1,000 and insured this furniture on an actual cash value basis. Two years later the living room set was destroyed by a covered peril. At the time of loss, the property had depreciated in value by 25 percent. The replacement cost of the furniture at the time of loss was $1,200. Assuming no deductible, how much will Janice receive from her insurer?
Read DetailsWhich of the following statements about Lloyds of London (ar…
Which of the following statements about Lloyds of London (are) true? I.The majority of the business underwritten by Lloyds of London is for unusual risks, such as valuable race horses and professional athletes. II.Lloyds of London is a group of underwriters who underwrite insurance, not an insurance company.
Read DetailsGrace is a life insurance agent. She is attempting to sell a…
Grace is a life insurance agent. She is attempting to sell a large life insurance policy, but the prospective purchaser is having second thoughts. To persuade the prospective purchaser, Grace said, “I will earn a $1,000 commission if you buy this policy. I’ll give you $500 of my commission if you buy the policy.” In most states, what illegal sales practice will Grace be guilty of if she splits her commission with the purchaser?
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Which of the following statements about the licensing of insurance companies is (are) true?I.A new capital stock insurer must meet minimum capital and surplus requirements, which vary by state and line of insurance.II.The licensing requirements for insurance companies are less stringent than those imposed on most other types of firms.
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