Florida Claims Adjuster Licensing Actual Exam
Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales | 2026/2027 Grade A Study Guide
1. Question:
In an insurance policy, the severability clause means that coverage:
A. Is combined for all insured parties.
B. Applies to each insured as if they were the only insured.
C. Is void if one insured commits fraud.
D. Is limited to the first named insured only.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Applies to each insured as if they were the only
insured.
Rationale: The severability clause ensures that insurance applies separately
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to each insured, protecting innocent co-insureds from losing coverage due to
the actions of another.
2. Question:
Property insurance policies typically contain a clause preventing the insured
from leaving damaged property with the insurer and demanding full
payment. This clause is known as:
A. Subrogation Clause
B. Abandonment Clause
C. Liberalization Clause
D. Mortgagee Clause
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Abandonment Clause
Rationale: The abandonment clause prohibits the insured from relinquishing
damaged property to the insurer and claiming its full value; the insurer has
the right to take possession of salvage.
3. Question:
For a person to purchase insurance on a property, they must demonstrate:
A. A sentimental attachment to the property.
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B. An insurable interest, meaning they would suffer an economic loss if the
property were damaged.
C. That they are the sole legal owner.
D. That the property is under a mortgage.
CORRECT ANSWER: B. An insurable interest, meaning they would suffer an
economic loss if the property were damaged.
Rationale: Insurable interest is a fundamental principle requiring that the
policyholder would experience a direct financial loss from damage to the
insured subject matter, preventing gambling on losses.
4. Question:
If an insurer broadens coverage under a policy form without an additional
premium within 45 days of policy inception, the insured automatically
receives the benefit. This is due to the:
A. Doctrine of Proximate Cause
B. Waiver and Estoppel Provision
C. Liberalization Clause
D. Severability Clause
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CORRECT ANSWER: C. Liberalization Clause
Rationale: The liberalization clause automatically extends any coverage
broadening made by the insurer during a specified period (often 45 days) to
existing policies at no extra cost.
5. Question:
The legal principle stating that all damage flowing directly from a covered
event is considered part of that single occurrence is the:
A. Principle of Indemnity
B. Doctrine of Proximate Cause
C. Law of Large Numbers
D. Principle of Utmost Good Faith
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Doctrine of Proximate Cause
Rationale: The doctrine of proximate cause establishes that if there is an
unbroken chain of events from an initial covered cause to the resulting
damage, the entire loss is attributable to the covered occurrence.
6. Question:
In property insurance, loss settlement based on Actual Cash Value (ACV) is