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The Comparative Law of Insurance Law

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Which legal principle allows an insured to recover the amount paid to a third party as a result of the insured's negligence?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Reinsurance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The principle of indemnity in insurance law entitles the insured to be restored to the financial position they were in before the insured event occurred.

In the context of insurance law, what is the term used to describe the transfer of risk from one insurance company to another?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Reinsurance

  3. Contribution

  4. Indemnity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reinsurance involves one insurance company (the reinsurer) assuming part or all of the risk undertaken by another insurance company (the ceding company).

Which legal doctrine holds that an insurance policy should be interpreted in favor of the insured and against the insurer?

  1. Contra proferentem

  2. Uberrimae fidei

  3. Utmost good faith

  4. Pro rata temporis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of contra proferentem dictates that ambiguous terms in an insurance policy should be construed against the insurer, who drafted the policy.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the obligation of the insured to disclose all material facts to the insurer before entering into an insurance contract?

  1. Utmost good faith

  2. Uberrimae fidei

  3. Contra proferentem

  4. Pro rata temporis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of uberrimae fidei requires the insured to disclose all material facts that might influence the insurer's decision to enter into the insurance contract.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to avoid liability under an insurance policy if the insured has breached a warranty or misrepresented a material fact?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Avoidance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of avoidance allows an insurer to cancel an insurance policy and deny coverage if the insured has breached a warranty or misrepresented a material fact.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the proportional sharing of liability among multiple insurers who have insured the same risk?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Reinsurance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of contribution requires multiple insurers who have insured the same risk to share the liability in proportion to the amount of coverage they have provided.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to recover the amount paid to an insured from a third party who is legally liable for the insured's loss?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Reinsurance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of subrogation allows an insurer to step into the shoes of the insured and pursue legal action against a third party who is legally responsible for the insured's loss.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the principle that an insurance policy should be interpreted in accordance with the reasonable expectations of the insured?

  1. Contra proferentem

  2. Uberrimae fidei

  3. Utmost good faith

  4. Reasonable expectations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of reasonable expectations holds that an insurance policy should be interpreted in a way that reflects the reasonable expectations of the insured.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to terminate an insurance policy if the insured has failed to pay the required premiums?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Cancellation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of cancellation allows an insurer to terminate an insurance policy if the insured has failed to pay the required premiums.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the period of time during which an insurer is liable for claims arising under an insurance policy?

  1. Policy period

  2. Term of insurance

  3. Coverage period

  4. Risk period


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The policy period refers to the period of time during which an insurance policy is in effect and the insurer is liable for claims arising under the policy.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to deny coverage for a loss that is caused by an intentional act of the insured?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Moral hazard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of moral hazard allows an insurer to deny coverage for a loss that is caused by an intentional act of the insured.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the process of determining the amount of compensation that an insured is entitled to receive under an insurance policy?

  1. Claims adjustment

  2. Loss assessment

  3. Settlement negotiation

  4. Dispute resolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Claims adjustment refers to the process of determining the amount of compensation that an insured is entitled to receive under an insurance policy.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to increase the premium charged to an insured based on the insured's claims history?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Experience rating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experience rating is a principle that allows an insurer to adjust the premium charged to an insured based on the insured's claims history.

In insurance law, what is the term used to describe the legal relationship between an insurer and an insured?

  1. Policyholder

  2. Beneficiary

  3. Insured

  4. Underwriter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The insured is the party who enters into an insurance contract with an insurer and is covered by the insurance policy.

Which legal principle allows an insurer to deny coverage for a loss that is caused by an act of war or terrorism?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Contribution

  3. Indemnity

  4. Force majeure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of force majeure allows an insurer to deny coverage for a loss that is caused by an act of war or terrorism.

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