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The insuring of risks that are more prone to losses than average risks is know as _________.

The insuring of risks that are more prone to losses than average risks is know as _________. Answer: Adverse Selection

______ reinsurance is accepted or rejected on a case-by-case basis.

______ reinsurance is accepted or rejected on a case-by-case basis. Answer: Facultative

When the number of similar units increases, the predictability of the loss improves according to the _______ of __________.

When the number of similar units increases, the predictability of the loss improves according to the _______ of __________. Answer: Law Of Large Numbers

___ is defined as the uncertainty concerning a loss.

___ is defined as the uncertainty concerning a loss. Answer: Risk

In insurance, wet leaves allowed to remain on a homeowner's sidewalk could be considered a ________ hazard.

In insurance, wet leaves allowed to remain on a homeowner's sidewalk could be considered a ________ hazard. Answer: Physical

The determination of acceptable risks is the primary function of the ___________.

The determination of acceptable risks is the primary function of the ___________. Answer: Underwriter

The california FAIR plan may be sold by all licensed fire and casualty brokers-agents. True or False?

The california FAIR plan may be sold by all licensed fire and casualty brokers-agents. True or False? Answer: True

Those risks that are located in a designated hazardous brush area are eligible for the FAIR plan. True or False?

Those risks that are located in a designated hazardous brush area are eligible for the FAIR plan. True or False? Answer: True

Market conduct regulations are state laws that regulate insurer practices regarding, underwriting, sales, rate making, and claims handling. True or False?

Market conduct regulations are state laws that regulate insurer practices regarding, underwriting, sales, rate making, and claims handling. True or False? Answer: True

The california insurance code states that any person may be insured, except a _______.

The california insurance code states that any person may be insured, except a _______. Answer: Public Enemy

A person advertising on the internet and providing an insurance premium quote to a california resident is deemed to be transacting the business of insurance in california. True or False?

A person advertising on the internet and providing an insurance premium quote to a california resident is deemed to be transacting the business of insurance in california. True or False? Answer: True

Every licensee must __________ notify the commissioner, in writing, of any change of address.

Every licensee must __________ notify the commissioner, in writing, of any change of address. Answer: Immediately

The commissioner may not disapprove of the use of any name that a licensee may use if that name is their true name. True or False?

The commissioner may not disapprove of the use of any name that a licensee may use if that name is their true name. True or False? Answer: False

An individual licensed as both a fire and casualty agent / broker and life and / or accident and health agent can satisfy the continuing education requirement by completing courses approved for either license. True or False?

An individual licensed as both a fire and casualty agent / broker and life and / or accident and health agent can satisfy the continuing education requirement by completing courses approved for either license. True or False? Answer: True

An agents license is considered ________ when he / she has paid renewal fees but no insurer appointment is in force.

An agents license is considered ________ when he / she has paid renewal fees but no insurer appointment is in force. Answer: Inactive

A licensee's appointment becomes effective on the date it is signed by the _______.

A licensee's appointment becomes effective on the date it is signed by the _______. Answer: Insurer

The insurance department may deny any agents license application without a hearing if the applicant has had a previous license application denied for cause within ___ years.

The insurance department may deny any agents license application without a hearing if the applicant has had a previous license application denied for cause within ___ years. Answer: 5

A personal lines licensee may write umbrella or excess liability coverage over one or more underlying auto or residential property insurance policies. True or False?

A personal lines licensee may write umbrella or excess liability coverage over one or more underlying auto or residential property insurance policies. True or False? Answer: True

Applicants for a fire and casualty broker / agent license must obtain ___ hours of classroom instruction on fire and casualty topics, and ___ hours of instruction on ethics and code.

Applicants for a fire and casualty broker / agent license must obtain ___ hours of classroom instruction on fire and casualty topics, and ___ hours of instruction on ethics and code. Answer: 40, 12

It is permissible for a person engaged in the business of financing the purchase of real or personal property to require the purchaser to obtain insurance for such property through a particular agent or broker. True or False?

It is permissible for a person engaged in the business of financing the purchase of real or personal property to require the purchaser to obtain insurance for such property through a particular agent or broker. True or False? Answer: False