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About CII Commercial Property and Business Interruption Insurances MCQ Examination (E93)

CII Commercial Property and Business Interruption Insurances MCQ Examination (E93) · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), examination owner and assessment developer; PSI supplies the exam platform/remote delivery.
Format
E93: single-response MCQs, four options A–D; computer-delivered at exam centres or by remote invigilation. M93 coursework is a separate assessment and is excluded.
Exam questions
Total questions: 50.
Time limit
1 hour of examination time; separate from preparation/tutorial and check-in.
Passing score
Standard examination pass mark 65%; CII adjusts marks for examination difficulty through its awarding process. The separate coursework pass mark is 60%.
Exam fee
UK M93 enrolment bundle, including study text, coursework and first E93 exam entry: displayed GBP £518 members / £644 non-members. These are bundle prices, not standalone E93 fees; only the first exam entry is included. Digital and print entails additional postage/packaging.

Topics covered

  • Understand the risk and control of fire, theft and other contingencies to property and business interruption. (48%)

    • Explain the causes of fire.
    • Explain the inception and propagation of fire.
    • Explain the relative fire hazards of trade processes and materials.
    • Explain the relative fire hazards of building construction.
    • Explain the methods of fire detection, protection and control.
    • Explain the definitions of theft.
    • Explain the inherent risk features of theft.
    • Explain the hazards arising from other contingencies and the methods of control.
    • Apply the principles and practices of risk and control of fire, theft and other contingencies to property and business interruption to various scenarios.

  • Understand the cover provided by and main practices of property insurance. (16%)

    • Explain the cover provided by property insurance policies.
    • Explain the clauses commonly used in property insurance policies.
    • Apply the principles and practices of property insurance cover to various scenarios.

  • Understand the cover provided by and main practices of business interruption insurance. (10%)

    • Explain the cover provided by business interruption insurance policies.
    • Explain the methods of control relating to business interuption.
    • Apply the principles and practices of business interruption insurance cover to various scenarios.

  • Understand the underwriting of property and business interruption insurance. (22%)

    • Explain the use and content of survey reports in the underwriting process.
    • Explain the importance of and the factors used to calculate an estimated maximum loss (EML).
    • Explain the application and deployment of capacity in relation to property damage and business interruption insurance.
    • Explain the risk and pricing criteria used in underwriting property and business interruption insurance.
    • Describe the key underwriting considerations in managing a property and business interruption insurance portfolio.
    • Explain the importance of reinsurance and co-insurance with specific reference to property and business interruption.
    • Apply the principles and practices of underwriting of property and business interruption insurance to various scenarios.

  • Understand how property and business interruption insurance claims are handled. (4%)

    • Explain how property and business interruption claims are handled.
    • Apply the principles and practices of property and business interruption insurance claims to various scenarios.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

E93: single-response MCQs, four options A–D; computer-delivered at exam centres or by remote invigilation. M93 coursework is a separate assessment and is excluded.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 50.

How long is the exam?

1 hour of examination time; separate from preparation/tutorial and check-in.

What is the passing score?

Standard examination pass mark 65%; CII adjusts marks for examination difficulty through its awarding process. The separate coursework pass mark is 60%.

How much does the exam cost?

UK M93 enrolment bundle, including study text, coursework and first E93 exam entry: displayed GBP £518 members / £644 non-members. These are bundle prices, not standalone E93 fees; only the first exam entry is included. Digital and print entails additional postage/packaging.

Official sources and references

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