IIC Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent - C131 Exam Practice Test
Which exclusion on the contractors' equipment floater applies to loss or damage caused by breaking through ice or sinking in soft ground?
Correct Answer: B
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XYZ Insurer is known for using the first-in principle. If multiple brokers request quotations for a new applicant, how does XYZ Insurer respond?
Correct Answer: A
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Derek arranges hard-to-place insurance for contractors with specialized equipment. In addition to the condition of the equipment, what can Derek determine about the risk by examining photographs?
Correct Answer: A
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What is the intent of a cross liability clause found in a commercial general liability (CGL) policy?
Correct Answer: B
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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 .
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: A
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What type of property would be covered by mercantile stock burglary coverage under a crime insurance policy?
Correct Answer: D
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Which action illustrates the duty of care required from a broker when arranging a client's insurance program?
Correct Answer: C
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