IC29 Mock Test Sample 6

General insurance claims involve recovery rights, policy conditions, documentation, and proper investigation procedures. Theft and fire claims may allow insurers to recover losses from responsible third parties or thieves if identified. Personal Accident policies provide compensation for disablement and accidental injuries, while marine cargo and machinery breakdown policies offer specialized protection for transit and business interruptions. Claim files rely on evidence such as photographs, stock records, and medical reports to assess losses accurately. Concepts like constructive total loss, warranties, misrepresentation, and interdependency coverage are important in insurance contracts. Timely salvage disposal, insured cooperation, and compliance with policy conditions help ensure fair and efficient claim settlement.

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Q1. Recovery in theft claims is made from:
a) Thieves if caught
b) Insured
c) Premium account
d) Bonus fund

Q2. Temporary Total Disablement (TTD) pays:
a) Weekly benefit up to specified period
b) Full CSI
c) Only death benefit
d) No benefit

Q3. Insured’s duty to cooperate includes:
a) Provide documents and allow inspection
b) Hide information
c) Destroy evidence
d) Settle directly without insurer consent

Q4. Constructive Total Loss (CTL) occurs when:
a) Recovery or repair cost exceeds insured value
b) Minor damage occurs
c) Only leakage happens
d) Only delay occurs

Q5. Recovery in fire claims is made from:
a) Third party causing fire
b) Insured
c) Premium account
d) Bonus fund

Q6. In fire claim, stock loss is based on:
a) Actual stock less salvage with evidence
b) Maximum sum insured always
c) Average yearly stock
d) Last year’s stock only

Q7. Documents for PA disablement claim include:
a) Medical certificate and treatment records
b) Only policy
c) Only FIR
d) Only ID proof

Q8. Marine cargo insurance covers:
a) Goods in transit by multiple modes
b) Only hull
c) Only ships
d) Only aircraft

Q9. Machinery breakdown loss of profit requires:
a) Underlying MB policy
b) Only fire policy
c) No material damage cover
d) Only burglary policy

Q10. Photographs in claim file serve to:
a) Provide visual evidence of loss
b) Decorate file
c) Increase premium
d) Replace policy

Q11. Time-bound salvage disposal is:
a) Important to avoid deterioration
b) Optional always
c) Related only to bonus
d) Related only to premium

Q12. Misrepresentation means:
a) Incorrect statement of fact
b) Silence on fact
c) Under-insurance
d) Over-insurance

Q13. Which is NOT a function of insurance?
a) Gambling
b) Risk transfer
c) Risk pooling
d) Spreading of risk

Q14. Bankers’ Blanket Bond is:
a) Comprehensive bank insurance cover
b) Hull cover
c) Cargo cover
d) Motor cover

Q15. Time bar for suit against insurer in India is:
a) 3 years from cause of action
b) 1 year
c) 6 months
d) 10 years

Q16. In reinstatement value policy, reinstatement must be completed:
a) Within reasonable time
b) Within 10 years
c) Never
d) Before the loss

Q17. FLOP claim investigation includes review of:
a) Financial and production records
b) Only photographs
c) Only premium receipts
d) Only ID proof

Q18. A warranty in insurance is:
a) A condition that must be strictly complied with
b) A suggestion
c) A discount
d) A penalty

Q19. Inter-dependency among locations requires:
a) Cover for linked locations
b) Cover only for main site
c) Cover only for suppliers
d) No cover required

Q20. Surveyor’s TDS treatment means:
a) Insurer deducts TDS as per Income Tax Act
b) No deduction applies
c) Premium adjustment only
d) Bonus deduction only

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