IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent - C131 Exam Practice Test
The question of whether an employee might convert cash or cheques for her own use would be considered when underwriting which policy coverages?
Correct Answer: A
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A major automotive manufacturer is launching a line of electric vehicles. It intends to outsource the production of the vehicle batteries to a new supplier. The manufacturer's risk manager has requested that the supplier provide evidence of comprehensive vendor liability insurance, before the contract can be finalized.
What is the likely reason for the request?
What is the likely reason for the request?
Correct Answer: A
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A broker is reviewing a quote against a submission for a client. The client owns several older rental housing units. Underwriting has agreed to the submission, with a roof exclusion on the older buildings. The client is happy with the premium cost, but not the exclusion. What should the broker do next?
Correct Answer: C
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A building contractor has been hired to perform renovations and additions to a run-down office building. The contractor is aware of the typical exposures that can arise from this operation and has adequate insurance in place, but needs to hire additional staff. He contacts his broker Andrew to discuss the benefit of having risk management measures in place during the contractor's employee selection process. Briefly describe the advice Andrew would provide.
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Explanation:
Andrew should explain that hiring is a risk management issue because employees directly affect job-site safety, workmanship quality, liability exposure, and claims frequency. Renovating a run-down office building creates hazards such as structural instability, demolition work, tools and equipment use, electrical or plumbing work, falls, damage to existing property, and injury to workers or third parties. Poor hiring can increase all of these risks.
Andrew should advise the contractor to use a structured employee selection process. This should include verifying trade qualifications, licences, safety training, employment history, references, and experience with similar renovation projects. If employees will drive company vehicles, motor vehicle record checks should be considered. If employees will access client premises, tools, materials, or secure areas, background checks may be appropriate where legally permitted.
The contractor should also use written job descriptions, documented safety policies, orientation training, supervision, probationary review, and records of training. These controls reduce the chance of accidents, theft, defective work, and liability claims. They also show insurers that the contractor is professionally managed.
Course topic reference: Risk Management; Contractors; Employee Selection; Loss Prevention; Construction Safety Controls .
Explanation:
Andrew should explain that hiring is a risk management issue because employees directly affect job-site safety, workmanship quality, liability exposure, and claims frequency. Renovating a run-down office building creates hazards such as structural instability, demolition work, tools and equipment use, electrical or plumbing work, falls, damage to existing property, and injury to workers or third parties. Poor hiring can increase all of these risks.
Andrew should advise the contractor to use a structured employee selection process. This should include verifying trade qualifications, licences, safety training, employment history, references, and experience with similar renovation projects. If employees will drive company vehicles, motor vehicle record checks should be considered. If employees will access client premises, tools, materials, or secure areas, background checks may be appropriate where legally permitted.
The contractor should also use written job descriptions, documented safety policies, orientation training, supervision, probationary review, and records of training. These controls reduce the chance of accidents, theft, defective work, and liability claims. They also show insurers that the contractor is professionally managed.
Course topic reference: Risk Management; Contractors; Employee Selection; Loss Prevention; Construction Safety Controls .
Jeremy is a new electrical contractor. He needs some special documentation before he can practise his trade, to be compliant with territorial regulations. Which special documentation will the broker arrange for Jeremy?
Correct Answer: B
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The owner of a small bookstore arranges to have a reputable courier deliver an expensive set of antique encyclopedias to the store after it closes. The next morning, he notices several encyclopedias are missing from the set. He reports this situation to his broker, who advises that the loss will be covered under his commercial property broad form if he can provide which type of proof?
Correct Answer: B
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Which peril is commonly excluded under the commercial property broad form (CPBF)?
Correct Answer: D
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An architect is sued by a client for having failed to account for local bylaws when designing a new home. For the insurance company to defend the architect, which coverage must he have in place?
Correct Answer: B
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