NY Independent General Adjuster Exam -
Series 17-70 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Dram Shop Liability refers to: ✔✔Liquor Law Liability.
The insured has suffered a covered loss under his DP-3 dwelling form. He fails to protect the
property from further loss. The additional loss that occurs as a result of his inactions may be
denied because of what clause in the policy? ✔✔Neglect.
To be eligible for the New York assigned risk auto plan a person must: ✔✔Hold a valid driver's
license.
Any insurance adjuster whose license has been revoked for cause will not be entitled to apply for
any other insurance license in New York until at least: ✔✔One Year.
A typical benefit design for a long term care policy does not include a: ✔✔Conditionally or
optionally renewability feature.
,In New York the workers compensation program is administered by the Workers Compensation
Board which establishes guidelines for the program. Notice of injury or death to a worker is
required to be submitted to the employer within what period of time? ✔✔30 Days.
A common carrier is not held liable for the loss of a shipper's goods when the loss results from:
✔✔An Act of God.
If one is found guilty of federal insurance fraud, who can permit the guilty individual to return to
the insurance business? ✔✔Only an insurance regulatory official.
When is a passenger first covered under an aircraft policy? ✔✔When Entering the Aircraft.
If an insured takes precautionary measures to protect property from flood damage such as
creating a retaining wall of sand bags, how much coverage if any, will be provided by a flood
policy? ✔✔$1,000 if the flood is imminent and the property is in danger of flooding.
Which Commercial Forms would cover sinkhole collapse? ✔✔Basic, Broad, and Special.
,______ is a movement allowed by certain joints of the skeleton that decreases the angle between
two adjoining bones. ✔✔Flexion
The listing of the perils covered is found in which part of a homeowner policy? ✔✔Insuring
Agreement.
If a dog owned by a customer is injured in the parking lot of a store, is that considered bodily
injury under liability coverage? ✔✔No. The dog is property and would be consider property
damage.
The Superintendent of Insurance may approve the employment, appointment or participation of
any person whose license has been revoked. Karen Jones had her license revoked and filed an
application for relicensing and has waited over 120 days without a response from the Insurance
Department. What should or can she do? ✔✔Assume the relicensing is approved.
Mr. Vickers was in a hurry to catch a plane. He parks his car in the parking garage at the airport
and leaves the keys in the ignition. When he returns he finds that his car has been stolen. Later
the car was discovered with severe collision damage. The airport carries Garagekeeper's Legal
Liability coverage and Mr. Vickers carries Liability and Comprehensive coverage on his auto.
What coverage would apply? ✔✔Mr. Vickers comprehensive coverage.
, An automobile is polluting the environment. What engine component could be the primary
cause? ✔✔Catalytic Converter Malfunction.
Under the dwelling policy, DP2 or D3, what is the maximum amount of Coverage A that would
be paid for additional living expenses? ✔✔20%
Workers compensation policies also include employer's liability coverage. If any employer fails
to maintain the equipment and an employee is injured, would it be covered under this coverage?
✔✔Yes.
Fidelity bonds are typically written to be effective for a: ✔✔Continuous term without an
expiration date.
One purpose of a deductible is to: ✔✔Eliminate small claims.
If the insured has failed to pay the premium for a worker compensation policy issued in New
York, how many days notice of cancellation must be sent to the insured? ✔✔A 10 day notice.
Series 17-70 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Dram Shop Liability refers to: ✔✔Liquor Law Liability.
The insured has suffered a covered loss under his DP-3 dwelling form. He fails to protect the
property from further loss. The additional loss that occurs as a result of his inactions may be
denied because of what clause in the policy? ✔✔Neglect.
To be eligible for the New York assigned risk auto plan a person must: ✔✔Hold a valid driver's
license.
Any insurance adjuster whose license has been revoked for cause will not be entitled to apply for
any other insurance license in New York until at least: ✔✔One Year.
A typical benefit design for a long term care policy does not include a: ✔✔Conditionally or
optionally renewability feature.
,In New York the workers compensation program is administered by the Workers Compensation
Board which establishes guidelines for the program. Notice of injury or death to a worker is
required to be submitted to the employer within what period of time? ✔✔30 Days.
A common carrier is not held liable for the loss of a shipper's goods when the loss results from:
✔✔An Act of God.
If one is found guilty of federal insurance fraud, who can permit the guilty individual to return to
the insurance business? ✔✔Only an insurance regulatory official.
When is a passenger first covered under an aircraft policy? ✔✔When Entering the Aircraft.
If an insured takes precautionary measures to protect property from flood damage such as
creating a retaining wall of sand bags, how much coverage if any, will be provided by a flood
policy? ✔✔$1,000 if the flood is imminent and the property is in danger of flooding.
Which Commercial Forms would cover sinkhole collapse? ✔✔Basic, Broad, and Special.
,______ is a movement allowed by certain joints of the skeleton that decreases the angle between
two adjoining bones. ✔✔Flexion
The listing of the perils covered is found in which part of a homeowner policy? ✔✔Insuring
Agreement.
If a dog owned by a customer is injured in the parking lot of a store, is that considered bodily
injury under liability coverage? ✔✔No. The dog is property and would be consider property
damage.
The Superintendent of Insurance may approve the employment, appointment or participation of
any person whose license has been revoked. Karen Jones had her license revoked and filed an
application for relicensing and has waited over 120 days without a response from the Insurance
Department. What should or can she do? ✔✔Assume the relicensing is approved.
Mr. Vickers was in a hurry to catch a plane. He parks his car in the parking garage at the airport
and leaves the keys in the ignition. When he returns he finds that his car has been stolen. Later
the car was discovered with severe collision damage. The airport carries Garagekeeper's Legal
Liability coverage and Mr. Vickers carries Liability and Comprehensive coverage on his auto.
What coverage would apply? ✔✔Mr. Vickers comprehensive coverage.
, An automobile is polluting the environment. What engine component could be the primary
cause? ✔✔Catalytic Converter Malfunction.
Under the dwelling policy, DP2 or D3, what is the maximum amount of Coverage A that would
be paid for additional living expenses? ✔✔20%
Workers compensation policies also include employer's liability coverage. If any employer fails
to maintain the equipment and an employee is injured, would it be covered under this coverage?
✔✔Yes.
Fidelity bonds are typically written to be effective for a: ✔✔Continuous term without an
expiration date.
One purpose of a deductible is to: ✔✔Eliminate small claims.
If the insured has failed to pay the premium for a worker compensation policy issued in New
York, how many days notice of cancellation must be sent to the insured? ✔✔A 10 day notice.
