Insurance and Finance - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Jaipur
B)
Pune
C)
Hyderabad
D)
Mumbai

Correct Answer :   Hyderabad

IIRM is the only dedicated Institution for education in Insurance and Actuarial Science in the World. It is unique in character as the Institute is promoted by the Regulator with the sole aim of developing the required work force for the entire Insurance sector.

A)
Principle of Contribution
B)
Utmost Good Faith
C)
Nature of contract
D)
Double Insurance

Correct Answer :   Nature of contract

Nature of contract is a fundamental principle of insurance contract. An insurance contract comes into existence when one party makes an offer or proposal of a contract and the other party accepts the proposal.

A)
Double insurance
B)
Principle of Subrogation
C)
Principle of Indemnity
D)
Principle of Proximate Cause

Correct Answer :   Double insurance

Double insurance denotes insurance of same subject matter with two different companies or with the same company under two different policies. Insurance is possible in case of indemnity contract like fire, marine and property insurance.

A)
Gurgaon
B)
Mumbai
C)
Goregaon
D)
New Delhi

Correct Answer :   Mumbai

A)
60%
B)
70%
C)
85%
D)
100%

Correct Answer :   100%

A)
Waiting period
B)
Benefit period
C)
Off period
D)
Elimination period

Correct Answer :   Waiting period

Waiting period : This is the period of time that must pass before your cover comes into effect. During this time you are unable to claim. For example, if you have a waiting period applied for spinal injuries, you would be unable to claim for this condition until the waiting period had passed. This is to prevent people applying for cover when they know that they are likely to claim in the near future.

A)
Balance Sheet
B)
Profit and Loss Account
C)
Revenue Account for each class of Insurance business
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

A)
Consequential loss
B)
Conditional Contract
C)
Conditional Receipt
D)
Conditional Renewable

Correct Answer :   Conditional Receipt

A receipt involved in life, health and certain property insurance contracts; if the insured is deemed to be covered by the insurer, the coverage begins on the date the insured receives the conditional binding receipt.

A)
Aggregate Limits
B)
Aleatory contract
C)
Affirmative Warranty
D)
All-Risk Agreement

Correct Answer :   Aleatory contract

A)
Actual Loss Ratio
B)
Acts of God
C)
Combined Ratio
D)
Actuarial Cost Assumptions

Correct Answer :   Combined Ratio

The combined ratio is defined as the sum of incurred losses and operating expenses measured as a percentage of earned premium.