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Principles and Legal Foundations of Insurance Quiz

#1

Which of the following is an essential element of an insurance contract?

Premium payment
Explanation

Necessary payment for coverage

#2

What is the purpose of a 'rider' in an insurance policy?

An additional coverage attached to the main policy
Explanation

Extra coverage provision

#3

What is the purpose of an 'exclusion' in an insurance policy?

To limit coverage by specifying what is not covered
Explanation

Coverage limitation

#4

Which legal principle requires an insured to disclose all relevant information to the insurer before the policy is issued?

Uberrimae fidei
Explanation

Principle of utmost good faith

#5

What does the term 'subrogation' mean in insurance?

Insurer's right to step into the insured's shoes to recover from third parties
Explanation

Insurer's recovery from third parties

#6

In insurance, what does the term 'co-insurance' refer to?

Insured and insurer sharing the covered losses
Explanation

Shared loss coverage

#7

Which legal doctrine implies that an insurance policy should not provide a financial gain to the insured in the event of a loss?

Indemnity
Explanation

Principle of compensation

#8

What does the principle of 'utmost good faith' require in insurance contracts?

Full and honest disclosure of all material facts
Explanation

Requirement for complete disclosure

#9

In insurance, what is 'moral hazard'?

Risk associated with the character and integrity of the insured
Explanation

Risk due to personal conduct

#10

What is the primary purpose of reinsurance in the insurance industry?

To transfer risk from the primary insurer to another insurer
Explanation

Risk transfer mechanism

#11

What is the concept of 'adverse selection' in insurance?

Insuring high-risk individuals without proper underwriting
Explanation

Risk of insuring high-risk individuals

#12

What is the purpose of the 'loss ratio' in insurance underwriting?

To determine the percentage of premiums paid out as claims
Explanation

Claims payout assessment

#13

What legal doctrine allows an insurer to deny a claim if the insured intentionally caused the loss?

Intentional act exclusion
Explanation

Denial of claim due to intentional harm

#14

In insurance, what does 'fiduciary responsibility' refer to?

Insurer's duty to act in the best interests of the insured
Explanation

Responsibility to act in client's best interest

#15

What is the purpose of 'cancellation provision' in an insurance policy?

To prevent the insurer from canceling the policy
Explanation

Policy non-cancellation provision

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