IC66 MARINE INSURANCE CLAIMS -15

Q1.Subrogation in marine insurance refers to the transfer of
   a) Right of recovery
   b) Right of possession
   c) Right of ownership
   d) None of the above
 
Q2.The marine policies can be transferred by assignment unless expressly it is prohibited
   a) they may be assigned either before or after the loss
   b) they may be assigned only before the loss
  c) they cannot be assigned at all
   d) none of the above
 
Q3.Subrogation means :
   a) Sharing the loss by the group of insurers
   b) To make good the loss
   c) Something which has a monetary value
   d) Transfer of rights of an insured to another person
 
Q4.What is the transportation of goods under a single contract of affreightment but performed with at least two different means of transport?
   a) Multimodal transport
   b) Material damage
   c) Common Carrier
   d) Competent authority
 
Q5.If the vessel has sailed but the premium was not paid in advance, then the Insurance Company
   a) Can give the coverage by accepting the premium
   b) Can refuse the coverage
   c) Can provide coverage on Ex Gratia basis
   d) All of the above
 
Q6.PPI in marine signifies:
   a) Policy proof of interest
   b) Port package inundation
  c) Package port indemnity
   d) None of the above
 
Q7.Which of the following best describes 'mud'?
  a) A-Rig
   b) Blow-out
   c) Well-out-control
   d) A heavy fluid
 
Q8.Which of the following are incorrect with respect to underwriting members of Lloyd's?
   a) Underwriting members are elected by the Council only after the most careful examination of their financial position.
   b) An average test has to be passed by each underwriting member for election.
   c) On election, underwriting members have to deposit with the Council some security for underwriting liabilities.
  d) The securities deposited for underwriting liabilities remain in the custody of the Council until the whole of the member's liabilities has been discharged.
 
Q9.If a ship is 'missing', section 58 of the Act provides that if no news has been received after the lapse of a reasonable period, then:
   a) The ship is presumed to be an actual total loss
   b) The cargo on board is deemed to be an actual total loss
   c) Both the above are presumed to be an actual total loss
  d) Neither ship nor cargo is presumed to be an actual total loss
 
Q10.In marine insurance, an insured may abandon the subject matter to the insurers and claim a Constructive Total Loss. Say whether True or False.
   a) True
   b) False

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