CFP Risk Analysis and Insurance Planning Practice Book Sample
CFP Risk Analysis and Insurance Planning Practice Book Sample
CFP Risk Analysis and Insurance Planning Practice Book Sample
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Practice Book
Risk Analysis and Insurance Planning
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Kavita Malhotra
M.Com. Previous (10th Rank in Kurukshetra University)
AMFI Certified for Mutual Funds
IRDA Certified for Life Insurance
Certification in all Modules of CFPCM Curriculum (FPSB India)
Contents Page No
2. Which of the following client categories are considered to be a high-risk group in context of accidental death
or injury?
A. College going student
B. Young adult with family
C. Matured person of 45 years ago
D. Retired person
7. Generally in terminology, the pure risks are classified in the following categories________
A. Private and Official Risk
B. Personal property and liability Risk
C. Property and Liability Risk
D. None of the above
83. All the following statement are true about insurance EXCEPT:-
A. A large, uncertain loss is traded for a small, certain loss
B. It is a social device for spreading loss over a large number of people
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C. Insurance is a mechanism for handling speculative risk
D. Insurance transfers risk from one party to a group
92. The process of due diligence observed by an insurance agent can be termed as ______
A. Underwriting
B. Site Check
C. Inspection
D. Investigation
93. Whenever an insurer partly reinsurer the risk with Reinsures, it is a case of____
I. Risk avoidance
II. Risk Transfer
III. Risk Retention
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. Only I
D. I and III
207. Which of the following is a benefit of having multiple lives covered under the one policy?
A. The premium is calculated based on the details of 'the person of least risk'
B. The clients are only required to pay the equivalent of one person's premium, being whichever is the
most expensive
C. Each of persons covered has access to their own sum insured plus that of the other life insured,
effectively doubling their level of cover
D. The clients only incur one policy fee
208. A financial adviser must demonstrate to the underwriter that they have considered:
A. The insurer's requirements, for the proposed amount of cover, has been fulfilled
B. Their clients ability to meet the cost of premiums
C. Alternative methods to control or avoid the risk
D. The amount of risk that the insurer is taking on by accepting the client
209. Step 2 in the insurance review process is, 'Establish changes in client circumstances‟. What would NOT
be considered a 'change'?
A. The client is made redundant
B. The client wants their insurances reviewed more frequently
C. The client's mother has permanently moved in
D. The client's marriage recently ended
210. A client explains that she only wants an insurance policy that will cover her family against financial risk
over the next five years, while she still has dependent children and a large mortgage. It is unlikely her income
will increase over this period. What type of insurance is she looking for?
A. An unit linked insurance plan
B. Money back policy
C. Term insurance with a level premium
D. Term insurance with a stepped premium
211. Mrs. Kavita, a 40-year-old widow, has a 8-year-old son. Her current savings are not adequate to provide
for her son‟s post graduate studies however she will be able to save it up by the time he finishes graduation i.e.
when he is 20 years old. Mortality tables indicate that her life expectancy is another 30 years. Which of the
following is true?
A. She needs to insure her life for 12 years
B. She does not need to insure her life
C. She needs to insure her life for 30 years
D. She needs to insure her son‟s life for 30 years
212. Mohan, 36 years and married, works for a multinational firm, which provides adequate medical and
related covers. He is also able to accumulate sick leave. He already has his own home and savings of Rs. 35
lakh, which are well invested. Which insurance cover does he require the most?
A. Life Cover
B. Medical Cover
C. Property Insurance
D. Temporary Total Disablement Cover
246. (A) Under the principle of indemnity, the amount payable by the insurer in the event of contingency
insured against happening, payment will be limited to the loss the insured suffers.
(B) In certain forms of medical/health insurance, the principle of indemnity is applicable
A. Statement A is only correct
B. Statement B is only correct
C. Statement A and B are incorrect
D. Statement A and B are correct
247. Which among the following limits the applicability of the principle of indemnity in insurance?
A. The subject matter of insurance is the insured‟s interest in that subject
B. The maximum liability of the insurer is limited to the sum insured
C. The sum insured may not always reflect the full value at risk
D. The value at risk is usually the depreciated value
248. A person owns a flat worth (market value) Rs.200000. He had insured it only for Rs 1, 50,000. The flat is
damaged by an earthquake, which loss is assessed at Rs.40000. Assuming the insurer applies the principle of
Average to the loss, the insured will get a claim payment of
A. Rs.30,000
B. Rs.53,333
C. Rs.40,000
D. No
249. In life insurance, for a claim to be entertained, insurable interest must exist
A. At the time of contract
B. At the time of occurrence of loss
C. Both at (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
250. In the above question if contact is for property insurance(excluding marine insurance) insurable interest
must present
A. At the time of contract.
B. At the time of occurrence of loss.
C. Both at (a) and (b) above.
D. None of the above.
252. In marine insurance claims, insurable interest must shown to exist at the time of
A. Loss
B. Contract
C. Both a and b above
D. None of the above
341. The application of the law of contract does not apply to _____________contracts.
A. Insurance
B. Stock markets
C. Property deals
D. None of them
391. Amita purchased collision insurance on her new car. While Amita was driving home from
work, another driver failed to stop at the traffic signal and hit Amita‟s car. Amita called up her
insurance agent and reported the accident. The agent said, “Don‟t worry, Amita, we‟ll pay to get
your car fixed. And after we pay for the damage to your car, we will try to collect the damages
from the driver who damaged your car.” The process the agent described is called __________.
A. Waiver.
B. Consideration.
C. Estoppels.
D. Subrogation.
394. Mohan and Sohan are healthy, able bodied men. Mohan lives on a flood plain and Sohan
lives on a hill next town. While talking out insurance, the insurance company proposes a higher
premium for Mohan. How would you discuss the present situation?
A. Both are healthy, so both should be charged the same premiums
B. They should get a discount for being healthy
C. Living on a flood plain does not in any way affect the premium
D. Mohan should understand that that the risk is higher so the premium is also higher.
395. Mr. Rihan lives in Kerela, which is not earthquake prone. He decides to take out insurance
on his property. As an insurance advisor, you would advise him that _______.
A. He should not take out property insurance since he does not need it.
B. He should not take the earthquake option, since it will be expensive
C. He should not take out property insurance, since it will be expensive
D. He can take out property insurance as the premium will depend on the risk and will
therefore be cheaper.
482. A policy that has been assigned will revert back to the assignor______
A. If the assignment is conditional
B. Whenever the assignor demands it
C. When the conditions specified in the conditional assignment are completed
A. Inward burst
B. Sudden burst with loud report
C. Damage caused by corrosion
D. Damage cause by tempest
486. Kavita, aged 34 years, is having a policy of Rs. 1, 25,000 and paying a premium of Rs.
2,000 for last 12 years. The cash surrender value of this policy is at the end of previous year
was Rs. 30,000. It is estimated that by this year end, the cash surrender value of this policy
would be Rs. 34,000. New term insurance of sum assured of Rs. 1, 00,000 costs Rs. 400 per
annum today as per Kavita. If rate of interest is 7% then advise Niharika if it is better to
continue this policy or discontinue it?
A. To discontinue the policy
B. To continue the policy
C. More information required
D. None of the above
630. A group of 55000 persons each aged 40 years wish to apply for term insurance for a one
year period for a sum of Rs. 3,00,000. If mortality tables show that out of 60, 00,000 people
55,000 die within a year, find the premium to be paid by each of the 55000 applicants.
A. 1500
B. 1250
C. 1400
D. 2750
.
635. Calculate half yearly premium on SA 150000/-on the basis of the following data:
Plan Term – Endowment 25 years, tabular premium Rs. 53.40 per thousand
Accepted with DAB extra Re.1 per thousand S.A.
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Occupation Extra Rs. 3 per thousand
S.A. Rs. 1, 50,000 Rebate Rs. 2
Yearly Mode = Rebate – less 3%
Half yearly premium – Rebate – Less 1.5%
Quarterly premium – Rebate – Nil
Monthly premium – Rebate – plus 5%
A. 8070
B. 4095
C. 7740
D. 8610
636. Which of the following is / are true regarding the ownership of life insurance?
1. A policy can only be issued to the insured.
2. Generally, assigning a policy requires proof that the insured is still “insurable” meaning still in
good health.
3. Only a person with an insurable interest, generally a relative, a business associate, or lender,
can be named as a beneficiary.
4. The owner can assign (transfer) the policy to whomever he or she chooses, even if the
assignee has no insurable interest.
A. 1, 2, and 3 only.
B. 1 only.
C. 2 and 4 only.
D. 4 only.
637. The amount required to meet the risk of death for a given age in a particular year is called
________
A. Risk premium
B. Net premium
C. Gross premium
D. None of the above
640. The surplus generated from the investment division of an insurance company, which is
distributed amongst the policyholders is called as ___________
A. Bonus
B. Interest
814. Bhavishya Arogya policy is meant for persons in the age group between _______
A. 25 to 55 years
B. 30 to 55 years
C. 25 to 60 years
D. 30 to 60 years
815. The waiting period under a disability benefit policy refers to ___________
A. The period of time that must elapse before the policy benefit commence.
B. The period of time that must elapse between submission of claim and settlement of the
claim.
C. The period of time that must elapse before the issue of the policy document.
D. The period of time that must elapse before the proposal can be considered.
816. Under an Overseas Travel Insurance policy, the maximum cover for third party liability is
A. US $ 1,00,000
B. US $ 2,00,000
C. US $ 5,00,000
D. None of the above
819. Under a disability benefit policy, the waiting period is the period of time that must elapse
______
A. before the issue of the policy document
B. before the policy benefit will commence
C. before the proposal can be considered
D. before the settlement of claim after submission
820. When should one inform the insurer in case of a health insurance claim?
837. In case of Non-Marine losses insured can exercise/opt for_______ as per policy in case amount offered
by insurer is not acceptable to insured..
A. Arbitration
B. Litigation
C. Grievance Redressal Committee
D. Ombudsman
838. Which Surveyor‟s services are mandatory under section 64UM of Insurance Act 1938 where loss is
25000/-?
A. Independent Surveyor
B. In-House surveyor
C. Both
D. None of the above
839. Select the correct option in respect of pecuniary jurisdiction of the National Commission under the
Consumer Protection Act 1986.
A. Above Rs. 20 lakhs and up to Rs. 40 lakhs
B. Above Rs. 20 lakhs and up to Rs. 50 lakhs
C. Above Rs. 40 lakhs
D. Above Rs. 20 lakhs and up to Rs. 40 lakhs
957. Every reinsurance instrument executed out of India chargeable with duty may be stamped __________
A. Within four months
B. Within five months
C. Within three months
D. Within six months
958. A person takes insurance for Rs. 5 Lakhs from one insurance company and Rs. 3 Lakhs from another for
the asset worth Rs. 8 Lakhs. In this case when there is a loss of Rs. 6 Lakhs then the total sum paid by the two
insurance companies put together will
be _______
A. Rs. 5 Lakhs
B. Rs. 6 Lakhs
C. Rs. 8 Lakhs
D. None of the above
2. Mohan owns a flat worth Rs. 2,00,000 (market value). He has insured it only for Rs. 1,50,000. The flat is
damaged by an earthquake, and loss is assessed at Rs. 1,00,000. Assuming the insurer applies the principle
of Average to the loss the insurer will get a claim payment of _
A. RS. 75,000
B. Rs. 70, 000
C. Rs. 37, 900
D. Rs. 1,00,000
3 A Prospect and Planner agreed for an Endowment Assurance Policy for Rs. 41akhs, limited payment for 10
years with the term of 20 years. If Reversionary bonus is taken as 7.5% p.a and terminal bonus as Rs. 150/-
per 1000/-. The maturity value would be _
A. RS.10,50,OOO
B. RS.10,60,OOO
C. Rs. 10,70,000
D. Rs.10,80,OOO
4 Malhotra Heart Centre has a great marketing centre and a full business. Dr. Kohli, the Chief Heart Surgeon is
held in high esteem nationwide for his expertise and success rate in surgery. He has made an outstanding
1. If a claim arises out of the death of an insured individual______ would be paid the money.
A. The first son of the insured individual
B. The spouse of the insured individual
C. The mother of the insured individual
D. the person nominated under the policy by the individual, if any
2. When does the insurer has to be informed in case of a health insurance claim?
A. When the insured person is hospitalized
B. When the health disorder is noticed
C. When the course of treatment for the insured person is complete
D. When the bills of the hospital, where the insured individual was hospitalized, are paid.
3. Who initiates the action with respect to maturity claims under a life insurance policy.
A. The planner
B. The policy holder
C. The intermediary who sold the policy
D. The insurance company
1. Given the following information, indicate which of the four options given below shows the monthly premium
(rounded off to the nearest rupee)to be paid by a person born on 28.06.1974, who has taken an endowment
policy on his life.
Sum Assured Rs. 40000
Term 35 years
Date of maturity 24.12.2037
Tabular premium for age nearest birthday 27 – Rs. 27.46 per thousand
Tabular premium for age nearest birthday 28 – Rs. 27.83 per thousand
Tabular premium for age nearest birthday 29 – Rs. 28.37 per thousand
Premium adjusted – 5% extra for monthly mode, Rs.1 less for half yearly mode and Rs. 1.50 less for yearly
mode.
SA Rebate Rs. 1.50 less for Rs. 50000 and above
A. 97.00
B. 97.40
C. 97.50
D. None of the above
2. There are 2000 buildings in B, city valued at Rs. 20, 00,000 each. All the buildings are insured upto 50% of
their value. The following fire losses occur:
2 total losses 30 partial losses at Rs. 2, 00,000 each.
What would be the pure premium rate?
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A. Rs. 1.25 per thousand
B. Rs. 2.00 per thousand
C. Rs. 2.50 per thousand
D. Rs. 4.00 per thousand
3. Find out the loan payable at 90% of surrender value on the basis of the following data, (the answer to be
rounded off to the next higher rupee) SA Rs. 50000 DOC-19.02.2002, endowment without profit-20 years due
date of last unpaid premium 19.02.2006, mode yearly.
Bonus declared Rs. 60 per thousand SA every year since 2001, SV factor 32%
A. 2880
B. 8784
C. 9760
D. None of these
4. Given the following data, state which of the following is the correct amount of the claim payable under the
policy
Plan and term Endowment 38 years
Sum Assured Rs. 50000
Date of commencement 20.05.1989
Date of death of life assured 18.08.2002
Quarterly premium Rs.320 due in August 2002 paid on 6th August 2002
Bonus vested Rs. 36000
Interim bonus declared after valuation on 31.03.2001 Rs. 38 per thousand
A. 85360
B. 88760
C. 86320
D. 89720
5. Rohan owns a laptop that was stolen. The laptop cost Rs. 35,000 when it was purchased one year back. A
similar laptop can be bought today for Rs. 20,000. Assuming that the laptop was 50% depreciated, what is the
amount payable by the insurer? Assume deductible to be Rs. 1,000.
A. Rs.9,000
B. Rs. 10,000
C. Rs. 19,000
D. RS.34,000
15. From the following data, calculate the amount of claim payable, if the insured dies on 27.10.2005:
Date of Commencement: 13/09/1989
Sum Assured: Rs. 1, 00,000
Plan Term: Money back (with profit) 25 years
Last premium paid due: 13/09/2004
Three installments of Rs. 20,000 each have been paid in 1994, 1999 and 2004
Assume that bonus declared is Rs. 600 per thousand SA
Assume premium: Rs. 2,000
(Ignore interest if any)
A. Rs. 1,00,000
B. Rs. 64,000
C. Rs. 1,24,000
D. Rs.1,56,000
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