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C16 Business of Insurance -Practice Exam
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,Explain the economic laws of pages 3-3 and 3-13. the economic theory of
Supply and Demand, and explain supply and demand proposes that more
why these laws do not strictly apply resources will be allocated to a product that
to automobile insurance. increases revenue. The law of supply provides
that the higher the price, then more will be
supplied. the law of demand provides that, with
all other factors equal, less will be demanded as
the price rises.
For the insurance market, supply is represented
by the capacity of the market, or the willingness
of insurers to insure risks. The demand is
represented by consumers' need for insurance
coverage. In most cases consumers have some
flexibility about the level of insurance they
purchase, but they generally do not have the
freedom to choose not to purchase it. this is the
case for automobile insurance, which is
mandated by law, and as a result demand remains
fairly constant.
In addition, since auto insurance rate and
availability are regulated, supply tends to
fluctuate less, even when prices are low. Insurers
do not have the flexibility to increase prices to
where they want, nor do they have the freedom
to choose not to provide insurance.
In these ways, both the supply and demand of
auto insurance is significantly influenced by
regulation, and less by market forces.
Rate peaks and valleys are mostly caused by
problems with supply rather than a change in
demand. This is not so evident with automobile
insurance, given that its supply and price is
regulated in most jurisdictions.
, Your employer, Reliable Insurance 1.Product or service overview: what will be the
Brokers, has asked you to prepare a features, pricing structure, distribution strategy,
Marketing Plan. Identify and positioning, promotions and advertising that will
describe two of the key be used to attract customers. the products need
components you will include in to be responsive to consumer needs. Perhaps the
your plan. insurer will offer complementary services and
products.
2. A marketing plan must include tracking and
evaluating results. this can be done in various
ways, including a tracking number or code, a
promotion code, a survey to evaluate customer
satisfaction, evaluation of complaints.
3. Budget and resources description. All
marketing budgets are limited, and need
someone to be held accountable for it.
Discuss the impact of the stock The investment markets have a significant impact
market on the insurance industry. on insurance companies because they hold a
significant amount of capital investments, and rely
on investment returns to augment underwriting
profits. The investment markets generally are in a
bull market when there is a soft insurance market.
this is because an insurer can afford to compete
more on premiums because they know they will
make it up on strong investment returns, and
when investment returns wane, an insurer takes
steps to increase its underwriting profit by
increasing prices and tightening up policy terms
and requirements, such as loss control.
Also, in economic downturns, insurance
purchasers tend to be more cautious of their
assets, and rely more on insurance.
C16 Business of Insurance -Practice Exam
Questions EXAM QUESTIONS WITH Detailed
Answer Key For (2026) Exam, A+ Solutions
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Terms in this set (46)
,Explain the economic laws of pages 3-3 and 3-13. the economic theory of
Supply and Demand, and explain supply and demand proposes that more
why these laws do not strictly apply resources will be allocated to a product that
to automobile insurance. increases revenue. The law of supply provides
that the higher the price, then more will be
supplied. the law of demand provides that, with
all other factors equal, less will be demanded as
the price rises.
For the insurance market, supply is represented
by the capacity of the market, or the willingness
of insurers to insure risks. The demand is
represented by consumers' need for insurance
coverage. In most cases consumers have some
flexibility about the level of insurance they
purchase, but they generally do not have the
freedom to choose not to purchase it. this is the
case for automobile insurance, which is
mandated by law, and as a result demand remains
fairly constant.
In addition, since auto insurance rate and
availability are regulated, supply tends to
fluctuate less, even when prices are low. Insurers
do not have the flexibility to increase prices to
where they want, nor do they have the freedom
to choose not to provide insurance.
In these ways, both the supply and demand of
auto insurance is significantly influenced by
regulation, and less by market forces.
Rate peaks and valleys are mostly caused by
problems with supply rather than a change in
demand. This is not so evident with automobile
insurance, given that its supply and price is
regulated in most jurisdictions.
, Your employer, Reliable Insurance 1.Product or service overview: what will be the
Brokers, has asked you to prepare a features, pricing structure, distribution strategy,
Marketing Plan. Identify and positioning, promotions and advertising that will
describe two of the key be used to attract customers. the products need
components you will include in to be responsive to consumer needs. Perhaps the
your plan. insurer will offer complementary services and
products.
2. A marketing plan must include tracking and
evaluating results. this can be done in various
ways, including a tracking number or code, a
promotion code, a survey to evaluate customer
satisfaction, evaluation of complaints.
3. Budget and resources description. All
marketing budgets are limited, and need
someone to be held accountable for it.
Discuss the impact of the stock The investment markets have a significant impact
market on the insurance industry. on insurance companies because they hold a
significant amount of capital investments, and rely
on investment returns to augment underwriting
profits. The investment markets generally are in a
bull market when there is a soft insurance market.
this is because an insurer can afford to compete
more on premiums because they know they will
make it up on strong investment returns, and
when investment returns wane, an insurer takes
steps to increase its underwriting profit by
increasing prices and tightening up policy terms
and requirements, such as loss control.
Also, in economic downturns, insurance
purchasers tend to be more cautious of their
assets, and rely more on insurance.
