IC67 MARINE INSURANCE EXAM - 12
Q1.What is the main difference between the functions of XIS and XCS of the Llyod’s? |
Llyod’s policies are signed on behalf of the underwriters concerned by the XCS whereas the claims process and settlement is looked after by XIS |
Llyod’s policies are signed on behalf of the underwriters concerned by the XIS whereas the claims process and settlement is looked after by XCS |
XIS is an agent of the Llyod’s whereas the XCS is an underwriter of Llyod’s |
XCS is an agent of the Llyod’s whereas the XIS is an underwriter of Llyod’s |
Llyod’s agency department appoints the members of the XCS whereas the members of the XIS are elected by the underwriters |
Q2.Which act states that an insurer under a contract of marine insurance having an insurable interest in his risk can re-insure in respect of it? |
Indian Companies Act 2013 |
Marine Insurance Act 1963 |
COGSA 1925 |
Insurance Act 1938 |
Carrier’s Act 1865 |
Q3.The underwriting members of the Corporation of Lloyd’s, through their underwriting agents, form groups which are called ____ . |
Cartels |
Syndicates |
Brokers |
Insurers |
International Maritime Bureau |
Q4.Actual total loss is a physical total loss and is ___. |
Absolute |
Avoidable |
Contractual |
Measurable |
Real |
Q5.If a vessel is registered in a 'Flag of Convenience (FOC) country, it is of serious concern for the underwriters - Why? |
If a vessel is registered in a 'Flag of Convenience (FOC) country then one has to pay high wages |
As the standards of safety and crew competence required by FOC countries are below the high standards set by other countries |
If a vessel is registered in a 'Flag of Convenience (FOC) country then it requires high maintenance |
Vessels of the FOC countries are not at all seaworthy |
Vessels of the FOC vessels are all chartered vessels and expensive to sail |
Q6.What is a LASH Ship? |
A LASH ship is a hi-tech ship equipped with satellite navigation |
A LASH ship is used to ferry cars, trucks, etc. which are self-driven inside the ship. It does not have any cranes |
A LASH ship carries containers in the form of barges and has massive cranes for loading and unloading |
A LASH ship is basically used in the transportation of passengers |
A LASH ship is basically used in the transportation of cargo over oceans |
Q7.As per the Indian Railways Act 1989, under which type of freight charge is the Railway Administration at more risk ? |
Owner’s Risk Rate (ORR) |
Railway’s Risk Rate (RRR) |
Carrier's Risk Rate |
Claimant’s Risk Rate |
Transporter's Risk Rate |
Q8.Identify the CORRECT statement with respect to the remuneration paid to a Lloyd’s Agents - |
They receive a commission on the amount of insurance premium generated as per the scale approved by Lloyd’s |
Their remuneration consists of survey fees, charged on a time and trouble basis for surveys and also a commission on the amount of insurance premium generated, as per the scale approved by Lloyd’s |
Their remuneration consists of survey fees, charged on a time and trouble basis for surveys and settling commission for adjustment of claims according to a scale approved by Lloyd’s |
They receive fixed salary per month plus settling commission for adjustment of claims as per the scale approved by Lloyd’s |
They receive a fixed salary per month plus a commission on the amount of insurance premium generated, as per the scale approved by Lloyd’s |
Q9.____ is an incidental clause of cargo insurance contracts. |
Pair and Set Clause |
Registered Mail and Postal sending by Air |
Institute Cargo Clauses (Air) |
Institute War Clauses (Cargo) |
Termination of transit (Terrorism) clause |
Q10.Identify in which way is the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) different from the International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI)? |
IUA is a body which appoints the Lloyd’s Agents whereas IUMI is for promoting the implementations of process reforms and electronic interfaces across the market |
IUA is for promoting the implementations of process reforms and electronic interfaces across the market whereas IUMI works for safeguarding and developing insurer's interests in marine and transport insurance |
IUA works for safeguarding and developing insurer's interests in marine and transport insurance whereas IUMI is a body which appoints the Lloyd’s Agents |
IUA the main job is to fight all types of maritime crimes whereas IUMI works for safeguarding and developing insurer's interests in marine and transport insurance |
IUA is for promoting the implementations of process reforms and electronic interfaces across the market whereas IUMI main job is to fight all types of maritime crimes |