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M05 Insurance law (IL) Exam Questions and Answers

Questions 4

How do an insurer's subrogation rights differ, if at all, between a theft policy and a personal accident policy?

Options:

A.

Subrogation rights only apply under a theft policy.

B.

Subrogation rights do not apply under either policy.

C.

Subrogation rights only apply under a personal accident policy.

D.

Subrogation rights apply under both policies.

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Questions 5

In the context of an insurance claim, what does the principle of subrogation refer to?

Options:

A.

The insured’s right to receive compensation up to the value of their loss

B.

The insurer's right to pursue a third party responsible for the loss

C.

The insurer’s right to reduce the claim payout

D.

The insured’s obligation to provide all relevant documents to the insurer

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Questions 6

Fran is self-employed and works from home. She uses her spare bedroom as an office and separately insures her computer, photocopier and other items of office equipment. She occasionally uses the equipment for personal use. Under the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012. in relation to insuring this equipment, she would be defined as a

Options:

A.

consumer because she is an individual.

B.

consumer because she is working from home rather than on business premises.

C.

non-consumer because her insurance cover is mainly for business use.

D.

non-consumer because the items covered are not household items.

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Questions 7

The principle of subrogation prevents a policyholder from profiting from

Options:

A.

claiming under both his insurance policy and against any negligent third party.

B.

submitting a full claim recovery under more than one insurance policy.

C.

retaining salvaged property.

D.

assigning abandonment rights to the insurer.

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Questions 8

In terms of private motor insurance, a renewal offer can be accepted

Options:

A.

by the proposer acting in reliance of the offer.

B.

only by written communication.

C.

only by the proposer personally.

D.

by any third party.

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Questions 9

Which of the following is a feature of an insurance contract under the principle of “utmost good faith”?

Options:

A.

The insurer must be transparent about the terms of the policy.

B.

The insured must disclose all material facts relevant to the risk.

C.

Both parties must agree on the premium amount in advance.

D.

The insurer must pay all claims, regardless of the terms of the policy.

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Questions 10

A survey of a car repairers reveals a spray booth exists by an unguarded paraffin space beater. Also, a day's supply of paint is kept within the building and waste is removed daily from a metal bin. What will the underwriter perceive as the main physical hazard?

Options:

A.

The spray booth.

B.

The paint.

C.

The waste bin.

D.

The unguarded paraffin space heater.

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Questions 11

What is the principle of utmost good faith in insurance?

Options:

A.

Insurers must provide coverage for all types of risks.

B.

Both parties in the contract must act honestly and disclose all material facts.

C.

A policyholder's claims must always be paid out without dispute.

D.

The insurance policy must be renewed annually.

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Questions 12

Which of the following is true about insurable interest?

Options:

A.

The policyholder must have a financial stake in the property or event insured at the time of loss

B.

The policyholder must have an interest in the property at the time of policy purchase but not at the time of loss

C.

Insurable interest is only required for life insurance policies

D.

Insurable interest must always be proven at the time the policy is issued

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Questions 13

When an insurer is aware that the total value of stock is more than the sum insured and issues a policy on this basis, this is known as

Options:

A.

a real statement.

B.

a new for old policy.

C.

a first loss policy.

D.

an indemnity policy.

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Questions 14

How can an agency relationship be best described?

Options:

A.

A person has transferred his obligations under a contract to another party.

B.

A person, who has paid another party under a contract, has the right to stand in the place of that other party and avail himself of the rights and remedies of that party.

C.

A person has the authority to act on behalf of another party.

D.

A person has ratified another party's action.

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Questions 15

At what stage is insurable interest required for a marine cargo insurance policy?

Options:

A.

At the time of the loss only.

B.

Throughout the duration of the contract.

C.

At inception of the policy only.

D.

At both inception of the policy and at the time of the loss.

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Questions 16

Which of the following best defines an insurance contract?

Options:

A.

A contract for the protection of physical property only.

B.

A contract in which one party agrees to indemnify another against specified risks in exchange for premiums.

C.

A contract that only applies to personal property insurance.

D.

A contract where the insurer assumes no liability.

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Questions 17

Within what time period, from the date when the damage first began, does the owner of an office block have a right to sue the builder for negligent construction work?

Options:

A.

3 years.

B.

6 years.

C.

9 years.

D.

15 years.

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Questions 18

In respect of a life assurance policy, the duty to take reasonable care NOT to make a misrepresentation ends when the proposer

Options:

A.

assigns the contract to a third party.

B.

dies and his estate submits a claim to the insurer.

C.

forms the contract with the insurer.

D.

signs and submits the completed proposal form to the insurer.

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Questions 19

The proximate cause of a loss is best described as the

Options:

A.

most dominant cause of the loss.

B.

most remote cause of the loss.

C.

first peril to cause the loss.

D.

final peril to cause the loss.

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Questions 20

Which of the following terms in an insurance policy is typically enforceable in a court of law?

Options:

A.

Representations

B.

Warranties

C.

Conditions precedent

D.

Exclusions

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Questions 21

According to statute, a term under a consumer personal accident insurance policy may potentially be considered unfair if the insurer

Options:

A.

requires notification of a claim within a very short time period.

B.

provides coverage that is more restrictive than that of other insurers.

C.

imposes a premium loading.

D.

applies a specific exclusion within the policy wording.

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Questions 22

Why may an insurer insert a continuing warranty into an insurance policy?

Options:

A.

To ensure that underinsurance is avoided at all times.

B.

To enable an insurer to charge an additional premium if the warranty is continually breached.

C.

To maintain the annual aggregate limit of liability throughout the policy period.

D.

To encourage good risk management by the insured throughout the policy period.

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Questions 23

A person insures her own life under a life insurance policy but does so expressly for the benefit of another. To facilitate this, which type of arrangement is most commonly established?

Options:

A.

Lien.

B.

Coinsurance.

C.

Power of Attorney.

D.

Trust.

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Questions 24

What is the basis of settlement under a new for old insurance policy if a television is stolen?

Options:

A.

The original cost in full.

B.

The original cost, less wear and tear.

C.

The replacement cost in full.

D.

The replacement cost, less wear and tear.

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Questions 25

What is the legal effect of a warranty in an insurance contract?

Options:

A.

A warranty is a condition precedent to liability.

B.

A warranty allows the insurer to increase premiums.

C.

A warranty makes the contract voidable by the insured.

D.

A warranty must be fulfilled by the insurer.

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Questions 26

Paul made a formal offer to John and gave hun (out weeks to accept it. Three weeks later, and before, John had responded. Paul needed to withdraw the offer. What is the position in contract law?

Options:

A.

Paul does not have the right to withdraw the offer within the four-week period.

B.

John cannot enforce the contract but is entitled to claim damages from Paul.

C.

Paul has the right to withdraw the offer at any time before acceptance.

D.

John can enforce the contract as the offer was formally made.

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Questions 27

Insurance agencies are usually created by way of

Options:

A.

implied agreement.

B.

unilateral agreement.

C.

express agreement.

D.

deed of agreement.

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Questions 28

If the amount to be paid in the event of a total loss of insured property is agreed between the proposer and the insurer at inception of the policy, this is a modification of the principle of

Options:

A.

good faith.

B.

contribution.

C.

indemnity.

D.

subrogation.

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Questions 29

In the context of insurance law, who is considered a third-party claimant?

Options:

A.

The policyholder who initiates a claim

B.

A family member of the policyholder

C.

A person who suffers a loss or injury caused by the policyholder’s actions

D.

An insurance broker acting on behalf of a client

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Questions 30

For this question more than 1 option is correct. You must select all the correct options to gain the mark. In a consumer insurance policy, a warranty can arise as

Options:

A.

an express term.

B.

a continuing warranty.

C.

an exception clause.

D.

a basis of the contract clause.

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Questions 31

The test of the materiality of facts in an insurance contract is defined according to the opinion of a

Options:

A.

prudent underwriter.

B.

diligent broker.

C.

reasonable person.

D.

honest proposer.

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Questions 32

Which of the following is an example of a condition precedent in an insurance contract?

Options:

A.

A policyholder’s obligation to make premium payments

B.

The insured’s duty to disclose any material changes in their circumstances

C.

The insurer’s requirement to pay claims within a specific period after notification

D.

A policyholder’s agreement to not engage in fraudulent behavior

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Questions 33

A storm blew down the wall of a limber building. The failing wall broke electrical wiring, which short-circuited and the resultant sparks caused a fire. The lire brigade used water to put out the fire and the water caused damage to the unburnt contents. What is the proximate cause of the damage to the unburnt contents?

Options:

A.

The falling wall.

B.

The storm.

C.

The fire.

D.

The water damage.

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Questions 34

Two liability policies with different insurers cover the same loss of £15,000,000. The limit of liability is £10,000,000 under policy X and £20,000,000 under policy Y. Neither policy has a non-contribution clause. What amount will policy Y contribute towards the claim payment?

Options:

A.

£5,000,000

B.

£7,500,000

C.

£9,000,000

D.

£10,000,000

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Questions 35

Which of the following is a key principle of insurance law that requires the insured to disclose all material facts?

Options:

A.

Contribution

B.

Indemnity

C.

Utmost good faith

D.

Subrogation

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Exam Code: M05
Exam Name: Insurance law (IL) Exam
Last Update: Apr 30, 2026
Questions: 118

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