Principles and Practices of Insurance Quiz

Test your understanding of insurance principles with this quiz covering premiums, deductibles, underwriting, and more!

#1

Which type of insurance provides coverage for damage to your own vehicle in an accident?

Liability Insurance
Comprehensive Insurance
Collision Insurance
Health Insurance
#2

What is the purpose of a deductible in an insurance policy?

To reduce the overall premium cost
To limit coverage for certain perils
To discourage small and frequent claims
To increase the policyholder's liability
#3

What is the purpose of an insurance policy's 'exclusion clause'?

To encourage policyholders to file claims
To specify perils not covered by the policy
To increase the premium amount
To limit the coverage to a certain time period
#4

What is 'renewal notice' in the context of insurance?

A notice informing the insured of a policy cancellation
A notification of policy expiration
A reminder to review and renew the insurance policy
A notice indicating a change in premium rates
#5

What is 'sublimit' in insurance policies?

The maximum coverage limit
A limit set within the overall coverage for specific items or risks
The minimum coverage required by law
A limit on the number of claims a policyholder can file
#6

What is the primary purpose of an insurance premium?

To provide profit for the insurance company
To cover administrative costs
To create a pool of funds for claims payouts
To pay for marketing expenses
#7

In insurance, what does the term 'underwriting' refer to?

Calculating insurance premiums
Assessing and accepting risks
Handling claims processing
Marketing insurance products
#8

In insurance, what is 'reinsurance'?

The process of insuring against an existing policy
An insurance policy purchased by an insurer to limit its own risk exposure
The renewal of an insurance policy
The process of excluding certain perils from coverage
#9

What does 'indemnity' mean in the context of insurance?

Compensation for loss or damage
A type of insurance policy
The cancellation of an insurance policy
The process of underwriting
#10

In health insurance, what does 'co-payment' refer to?

The total cost of the insurance policy
A fixed amount the insured must pay for each medical service
The process of underwriting health policies
The renewal of health insurance coverage
#11

What is the 'waiting period' in insurance policies?

The time an insured must wait before coverage begins
The period for filing insurance claims
The grace period for premium payment
The time allowed for policy cancellation
#12

What is 'moral hazard' in the context of insurance?

The intentional exaggeration of a claim
The increased risk due to the insured's behavior
The risk associated with natural disasters
The risk of fraud in insurance claims
#13

What is 'subrogation' in insurance terminology?

The transfer of policy ownership
The legal right of the insurer to pursue a third party for a claim payment
The cancellation of an insurance policy
The process of premium calculation
#14

What is the role of an insurance adjuster?

Selling insurance policies
Investigating and evaluating insurance claims
Setting insurance premiums
Marketing insurance products
#15

What is 'coinsurance' in property insurance?

The sharing of risk between the insurer and the insured
The total coverage provided by an insurance policy
The process of policy renewal
The replacement cost of insured property
#16

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

To cancel the policy
To modify or add coverage to the policy
To decrease the deductible amount
To increase the waiting period
#17

In auto insurance, what does 'no-fault insurance' mean?

Insured drivers are not at fault for accidents
Insured drivers are always at fault
Fault is determined by the insurance company
No claims are allowed in the policy

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