Pass the IIC Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) C130 Questions and answers with Dumpstech

The coinsurance requirement is calculated by multiplying the property value by the required coinsurance percentage. Brenda’s house is valued at $250,000, and the coinsurance clause is 80 percent. Therefore, the required amount of insurance is $250,000 × 80 percent = $200,000. Brenda carries $220,000, which is more than the required $200,000. Because she satisfies the coinsurance requirement, no coinsurance penalty applies. The loss is $150,000, and the policy limit is $220,000, so the insurer would pay the full $150,000 loss, subject to any deductible not shown in the question. Option A incorrectly applies a penalty where none is due. Option C does not match the coinsurance formula or the loss amount. Option D is the total policy limit, not the amount of the loss. This calculation shows why brokers must explain coinsurance clearly: the penalty applies only when the insured carries less than the required percentage of value. References/topics: Property Insurance—Wordings; coinsurance formula, insurance to value, partial loss settlement, property limits.

Utmost good faith requires the applicant to disclose all material information relevant to the risk. A material fact is information that would influence a prudent insurer’s decision to accept the risk, decline it, charge a different premium, impose conditions, or restrict coverage. The applicant is not required to disclose irrelevant facts, so option B overstates the duty. Option C is plainly wrong because an intermediary must not withhold pertinent underwriting information at the client’s request; doing so may constitute misrepresentation or concealment and can jeopardize coverage. Option D is dangerous because the broker or agent should not unilaterally filter material information on behalf of the insured. If in doubt, the information should be disclosed to the insurer so underwriting can decide its relevance. This principle is central to the insurance contract because the insurer relies heavily on the applicant’s representations when pricing and accepting the risk. References/topics: The Application Process; utmost good faith, material facts, duty of disclosure, underwriting information.

The broker should connect the insured with the loss adjuster to discuss the settlement. Once an adjuster has been assigned, the adjuster is responsible for investigating the loss, confirming coverage facts, assessing damages, obtaining documentation, and communicating settlement position within the insurer’s claims authority. The broker can support the client, explain general policy structure, and help facilitate communication, but should not provide expected settlement values unless specifically authorized and fully informed. Option A may be appropriate for a general coverage explanation, but the question asks about a settlement question after an adjuster has already engaged. Option B is premature; an ombudsperson or complaint escalation process is not the first step for an ordinary settlement inquiry. Option C is risky because inaccurate settlement estimates create E & O exposure and may conflict with the adjuster’s evaluation. The clean claims-service process is to keep the broker involved as an advocate and facilitator while directing claim-specific settlement questions to the adjuster. References/topics: Claims; broker role in claims, adjuster authority, settlement communication, E & O risk control.