IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent - C131 Exam Practice Test
An insured who owns a factory had a major loss. A pressure vessel ruptured due to a faulty safety valve, causing water escape, that resulted in significant water damage. The insured is covered by two insurance policies. Which policy will cover this loss?
Correct Answer: A
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Which person would be hired by another contractor, because of her experience in a particular trade, to complete a portion of a larger project?
Correct Answer: B
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How is a party treated when added to a liability policy as an additional named insured?
Correct Answer: C
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How does a self-insured retention (SIR) differ from a deductible?
Correct Answer: D
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Which peril is commonly excluded under the commercial property broad form (CPBF)?
Correct Answer: B
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What is insurer solvency?
Correct Answer: D
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A commercial insurance agent receives a request for commercial automobile insurance from a client who transports radioactive materials. When reviewing the Autoplus report, the agent notices that the client frequently changes insurance providers, but there is no gap in insurance and the client only has minor claims in their history. What will the agent likely do, and why?
Correct Answer: C
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A real estate investment trust is a long-term client of Best Brokerage. The REIT intends to tear down one unused warehouse and build an apartment in its place. The risk manager requests insurance coverage for the project, wants to avoid a significant increase in premium, and does not want to include cost overruns.
a) Briefly discuss how the limits of insurance of this project will be determined, and what type of costs are included in the limit.
b) Should the risk manager exclude cost overruns from the limit of insurance? Explain your answer.
a) Briefly discuss how the limits of insurance of this project will be determined, and what type of costs are included in the limit.
b) Should the risk manager exclude cost overruns from the limit of insurance? Explain your answer.
Correct Answer:
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Explanation:
The insurance limit should be based on the full completed value of the apartment project, not the value of the old warehouse being demolished. Builders risk insurance must reflect the amount required to repair, replace, or complete the project if an insured loss occurs during construction. The limit should include hard construction costs such as demolition, site preparation, labour, materials, foundations, structural work, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, and finishing. It should also consider soft costs where applicable, including architectural fees, engineering fees, permits, legal fees, financing costs, inspection costs, and other professional or project-related expenses. Debris removal, temporary works, escalation, and delay-related costs may also need consideration depending on wording.
The risk manager should not exclude cost overruns simply to reduce premium. That is false economy.
Construction projects often exceed original budgets because of material inflation, labour shortages, design changes, delays, supply problems, or unexpected site conditions. If cost overruns are excluded from the insured limit, the REIT may face underinsurance after a serious loss and may have to fund the shortfall itself.
The broker should recommend a realistic limit that includes an allowance for escalation or cost overruns.
Course topic reference: Builders Risk; Property Coverages; Project Limits; Soft Costs; Cost Overruns; Construction Insurance .
Explanation:
The insurance limit should be based on the full completed value of the apartment project, not the value of the old warehouse being demolished. Builders risk insurance must reflect the amount required to repair, replace, or complete the project if an insured loss occurs during construction. The limit should include hard construction costs such as demolition, site preparation, labour, materials, foundations, structural work, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, and finishing. It should also consider soft costs where applicable, including architectural fees, engineering fees, permits, legal fees, financing costs, inspection costs, and other professional or project-related expenses. Debris removal, temporary works, escalation, and delay-related costs may also need consideration depending on wording.
The risk manager should not exclude cost overruns simply to reduce premium. That is false economy.
Construction projects often exceed original budgets because of material inflation, labour shortages, design changes, delays, supply problems, or unexpected site conditions. If cost overruns are excluded from the insured limit, the REIT may face underinsurance after a serious loss and may have to fund the shortfall itself.
The broker should recommend a realistic limit that includes an allowance for escalation or cost overruns.
Course topic reference: Builders Risk; Property Coverages; Project Limits; Soft Costs; Cost Overruns; Construction Insurance .