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  1. 1A Louisiana insurer hires an independent contractor to investigate and adjust its property losses. Under the Claims Adjuster Act, which statutory role describes that individual?

    1. A. Adjuster
    2. B. Producer
    3. C. Public adjuster
    4. D. Consultant

    Answer: A

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1661 describes an individual who "investigates or adjusts losses on behalf of an insurer" as an adjuster when the listed employment or contractor relationship applies. The contractor is therefore an adjuster.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1661(1)

  2. 2An insured has an NFIP Dwelling Form and floodwater directly damages covered building property. Which type of loss does the form's basic insuring agreement cover, assuming its conditions are met?

    1. A. Direct physical loss by or from flood to insured property
    2. B. Indirect business-income loss following a covered flood
    3. C. Direct liability damages owed to a neighboring owner
    4. D. Indirect loss of market value after a nearby flood

    Answer: A

    Explanation: "We will pay you for direct physical loss by or from flood to your insured property" The grant concerns insured property directly damaged by flood. It does not make the other loss types the Dwelling Form's basic flood-property coverage.

    Reference: FEMA Standard Flood Insurance Policy, Dwelling Form — SFIP Dwelling Form, I. Agreement

  3. 3An adjuster evaluates an ordinary covered property loss under an indemnity policy, outside any valued-policy exception. What is the governing settlement objective?

    1. A. Pay the policy face amount even if it exceeds the insured's loss
    2. B. Return the insured to the financial position held before the loss
    3. C. Pay a fixed benefit unrelated to the damaged property's value
    4. D. Increase the insured's net worth by the cost of new property

    Answer: B

    Explanation: "insureds should not profit from a covered loss but should be restored to no better than their financial position prior to the loss" Indemnity aims to restore, without profit. Face-amount or fixed-benefit mechanisms describe other policy types; enrichment exceeds indemnity.

    Reference: NAIC A Regulator's Introduction to the Insurance Industry — Chapter 2, F. Principles of Indemnity and Insurable Interest

  4. 4A landlord's insured dwelling is on a DP-3 Special Form. Which peril basis applies to the dwelling and attached structures under that form?

    1. A. Only the specifically scheduled basic named perils apply
    2. B. Only the additional broad named perils apply
    3. C. All perils apply except those expressly excluded by the policy
    4. D. Only fire and lightning apply unless another form replaces it

    Answer: C

    Explanation: "Covers all perils except those explicitly excluded in the policy, such as floods or earthquakes." The DP-3 description uses an open-perils basis for the dwelling and attached structures, subject to exclusions. The other choices describe narrower named-peril approaches.

    Reference: NAIC Homeowners and Dwelling Form Definitions — Dwelling Policy Forms, DP-3 (Special Form)

  5. 5A renter needs a homeowners form for unscheduled household belongings insured on a broad named-perils basis. Which form matches that need?

    1. A. HO-2 Broad Form
    2. B. HO-3 Special Form
    3. C. HO-4 Renter's Form
    4. D. HO-6 Condo Owner's Form

    Answer: C

    Explanation: "HO-4 (Renter’s Form) – Covers unscheduled personal property on a broad named perils basis" The NAIC form list assigns that personal-property grant to HO-4. The other forms address owner or condo risks with different grants.

    Reference: NAIC Homeowners and Dwelling Form Definitions — Homeowners Policy Forms, HO-4

  6. 6A business buys one policy containing commercial property, general liability, and commercial automobile parts. Which policy structure combines those commercial coverage parts?

    1. A. A monoline commercial property policy
    2. B. A commercial package policy
    3. C. A commercial umbrella policy
    4. D. A commercial inland marine policy

    Answer: B

    Explanation: "Commercial Package Policy (CPP), which combines two or more commercial coverage parts" A commercial package policy combines two or more commercial coverage parts. The named alternatives insure a single line or excess/specialized exposure.

    Reference: California Department of Insurance Commercial Insurance Guide — Commercial Property, Coverage Sections, Limits of Insurance, and Coinsurance

  7. 7After a Louisiana automobile policy has been effective for more than sixty days, which event is a permitted ground for cancellation?

    1. A. The insurer wants a different market segment
    2. B. The insured failed to pay the premium
    3. C. The insured reached age sixty-five
    4. D. The vehicle changed color

    Answer: B

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1266 lists "Nonpayment of premium" as a permitted cancellation ground after the policy has been in effect for the statutory period.

    Reference: Rs 22 1311 — R.S. 22:1266(B)(2)(a)

  8. 8A contractor has finished installing a system. Months later, the completed work causes property damage to a customer. Which CGL exposure category addresses liability arising from the finished work?

    1. A. Premises and operations liability
    2. B. Products liability
    3. C. Completed operations liability
    4. D. Contractual liability

    Answer: C

    Explanation: "Completed operations covers your potential liability for bodily injury or property damage that arises out of your completed work." The finished installation causes later damage, so completed operations is the relevant exposure.

    Reference: California Department of Insurance Commercial Insurance Guide — Commercial General Liability, Coverage

  9. 9Which applicants are Louisiana Citizens residual-market plans intended to serve?

    1. A. Any applicant seeking the lowest premium
    2. B. Only government agencies
    3. C. Applicants entitled to coverage in good faith but unable to obtain it in the voluntary market
    4. D. Only applicants with automobile losses

    Answer: C

    Explanation: R.S. 22:2291 limits the mechanism "solely for applicants who are in good faith entitled, but are unable, to procure insurance through the voluntary market." Those applicants are eligible for the residual market.

    Reference: 2025 Title 22 — R.S. 22:2291

  10. 10Which claim document controls how a Louisiana claims adjuster must adjust a covered loss?

    1. A. Proof of loss
    2. B. Field adjuster report
    3. C. Insurance contract
    4. D. Written settlement offer

    Answer: C

    Explanation: R.S. 22:1674.1 requires: "An adjuster shall adjust all claims strictly in accordance with the insurance contract." The contract controls the adjustment.

    Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 22:1674.1(A)(7)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • Louisiana Insurance Regulation
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Types of licenses (22:1665, 1666, 1670)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Types of licenses (22:1665, 1666, 1670) / Resident versus nonresident (22:1665, 1670)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Types of licenses (22:1665, 1666, 1670) / Limited (22:1666)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Expiration (22:1671(B)(1))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Renewal (22:1671(B)(2))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Change of name, address, telephone number (22:1671(C))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Assumed names (22:1671(C))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Reporting of actions (22:1677)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Maintenance and duration / Continuing education requirements (22:1673)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Disciplinary actions
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Disciplinary actions / Hearings (22:1672(B))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Disciplinary actions / Cease and desist order (22:1969)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Disciplinary actions / License denial, nonrenewal, or revocation (22:1672)
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Disciplinary actions / Penalties with or without suspension of license (22:1672(A))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Adjuster (22:1661(1))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Business entity (22:1661(2))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Home state (22:1661(4))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Individual (22:1661(5))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Insurer (22:1661(6))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Person (22:1661(7))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Uniform individual application (22:1661(8))
    • Licensing requirements (22:1663, 1666, 1668) / Definitions / Uniform business entity application (22:1661(9))
    • Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14))
    • Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Unfair claims settlement practices
    • Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Prompt payment of claims
    • Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Notice of settlement of liability claims
    • State Regulation
    • State Regulation / Commissioner's general duties and powers (22:2, 1967)
    • State Regulation / Company regulation
    • State Regulation / Referral practices (22:1676)
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674)
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674) / Unlicensed representation (22:1674(A))
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674) / Financial interest (22:1674(B))
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674) / Acquisition of salvage property (22:1674(C))
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674) / Solicitation (22:1674(D),(E))
    • State Regulation / Standards of Conduct (22:1674) / Misrepresentation (22:1674(F))
    • Louisiana Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14))
    • Louisiana Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Unfair claims settlement practices
    • Louisiana Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Prompt payment of claims
    • Louisiana Claim settlement laws and regulations (22:1964(14)) / Notice of settlement of liability claims
  • Licensing and Regulation
    • Federal Regulation
    • Federal Regulation / Fraud and False Statements (18 USC Sections 1033 and 1034)
    • Federal Regulation / Privacy (Gramm Leach Bliley)
    • Federal Regulation / National Flood Insurance Program
    • Federal Regulation / Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
    • Federal Regulation / Motor Carrier Act (MCS-90 and others)
  • Contracts
    • Elements of a Contract
    • Elements of a Contract / Consideration
    • Elements of a Contract / Competent Parties
    • Elements of a Contract / Legal Purpose
    • Elements of a Contract / Offer
    • Elements of a Contract / Acceptance
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract / Contract of adhesion
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract / Aleatory contract
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract / Personal contract
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract / Unilateral contract
    • Distinct characteristics of an insurance contract / Conditional contract
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts / Reasonable Expectations
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts / Indemnity
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts / Good Faith
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts / Fraud
    • Legal Interpretations Affecting Contracts / Warranties, Representations, Misrepresentations, and Concealment
  • Property and Casualty Insurance Basics
    • Insurable Interest
    • Liability
    • Liability / Absolute
    • Liability / Strict
    • Liability / Vicarious
    • Types of Hazards
    • Types of Perils
    • Types of Perils / Named
    • Types of Perils / Special
    • Types of Loss
    • Types of Loss / Direct
    • Types of Loss / Indirect
    • Loss Valuation
    • Loss Valuation / Actual Cash Value
    • Loss Valuation / Replacement Cost
    • Loss Valuation / Functional Replacement Cost
    • Loss Valuation / Market Value
    • Loss Valuation / Agreed Value
    • Loss Valuation / Valued Policy
    • Negligence
    • Negligence / Torts
    • Negligence / Elements of a Negligent Act
    • Negligence / Defense Against Negligence
    • Accident versus Occurrence
    • Policy Structure
    • Policy Structure / Declarations
    • Policy Structure / Definitions
    • Policy Structure / Insuring Agreement
    • Policy Structure / Supplementary Coverage
    • Policy Structure / Conditions
    • Policy Structure / Exclusions
    • Policy Structure / Endorsements
    • Policy Conditions
    • Policy Conditions / Insureds
    • Policy Conditions / Policy Period
    • Policy Conditions / Policy Territory
    • Policy Conditions / Cancellation and Non-Renewal
    • Policy Conditions / Deductibles
    • Policy Conditions / Other Insurance (e.g. Primary and Excess, Pro Rata, Nonconcurrency, Contribution by Equal Shares)
    • Limits of Liability
    • Limits of Liability / Per Accident
    • Limits of Liability / Per Occurrence
    • Limits of Liability / Per Person
    • Limits of Liability / Aggregate
    • Limits of Liability / Split
    • Limits of Liability / Combined Single Limit
    • Coinsurance
    • Coinsurance / Purpose
    • Coinsurance / Definition
    • Coinsurance / Calculation
    • Coinsurance / Penalties
    • Coinsurance / Total versus Partial Loss
    • Specific, Scheduled, and Blanket Insurance
    • Vacant versus Unoccupied
    • Named Insured Provisions
    • Named Insured Provisions / First Named Insured versus Other Insureds
    • Named Insured Provisions / Duties After Loss
    • Named Insured Provisions / Assignment
    • Named Insured Provisions / Waiver of Rights
    • Insurer Provisions
    • Insurer Provisions / Liberalization
    • Insurer Provisions / Subrogation
    • Insurer Provisions / Claim Settlement Options
    • Insurer Provisions / Duty to Defend
    • Third-Party Provisions
    • Third-Party Provisions / Standard Mortgage Clause
    • Third-Party Provisions / Loss Payable Clause
    • Third-Party Provisions / No Benefit to the Bailee
    • Louisiana laws, regulations and required provisions
    • Louisiana laws, regulations and required provisions / Louisiana Valued Policy Law (22:1318)
    • Louisiana laws, regulations and required provisions / Louisiana standard fire insurance policy (22:1311)
  • Dwelling Policy Concepts
    • Dwelling Policy
    • Dwelling Policy / Characteristics
    • Dwelling Policy / Eligibility
    • Dwelling Policy / Purpose
    • Dwelling Policy / Policy Definitions
    • Coverage Forms Specifying Perils Insured Against
    • Coverage Forms Specifying Perils Insured Against / DP-1 Basic
    • Coverage Forms Specifying Perils Insured Against / DP-2 Broad
    • Coverage Forms Specifying Perils Insured Against / DP-3 Special
    • Property Coverages
    • Property Coverages / Dwelling
    • Property Coverages / Other Structures
    • Property Coverages / Personal Property
    • Property Coverages / Fair Rental Value
    • Property Coverages / Additional Living Expense
    • Dwelling Policy Exclusions
    • Dwelling Policy Conditions
    • Dwelling Policy Endorsements
    • Dwelling Policy Endorsements / Automatic Increase in Insurance
    • Dwelling Policy Endorsements / Dwelling Under Construction
    • Dwelling Policy Endorsements / Theft Coverage
    • Dwelling Policy Endorsements / Personal Liability Supplement
  • Homeowners Policy Concepts
    • Homeowners Policy
    • Homeowners Policy / Characteristics
    • Homeowners Policy / Eligibility
    • Homeowners Policy / Purpose
    • Homeowners Policy / Policy Definitions
    • Perils Insured Against
    • Perils Insured Against / Basic
    • Perils Insured Against / Broad
    • Perils Insured Against / Special
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms / Broad (HO-2)
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms / Special (HO-3)
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms / Contents Broad (HO-4)
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms / Unit-Owners (HO-6)
    • Homeowners Policy Coverage Forms / Modified Coverages (HO-8)
    • Property Coverages
    • Property Coverages / Dwelling
    • Property Coverages / Other Structures
    • Property Coverages / Personal Property
    • Property Coverages / Loss of Use
    • Property Coverages / Additional Coverages
    • Liability Coverages
    • Liability Coverages / Personal Liability
    • Liability Coverages / Medical Payments to Others
    • Homeowners Policy Exclusions
    • Homeowners Policy Conditions
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Business Pursuits
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Earthquake
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Home Day Care
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Personal Injury
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Personal Property Replacement Cost
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Watercraft
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Identity Theft
    • Homeowners Policy Endorsements / Hurricane
    • Scheduled Personal Property/Personal Articles Floater
  • Commercial Property Policies
    • Commercial Package Policy
    • Commercial Package Policy / Purpose
    • Commercial Package Policy / Definition
    • Commercial Package Policy / Coverage Parts
    • Commercial Policy Components
    • Commercial Policy Components / Declarations
    • Commercial Policy Components / Conditions
    • Commercial Policy Components / Insuring Agreements
    • Commercial Policy Components / Exclusions
    • Commercial Policy Components / Interline Endorsements
    • Commercial Property Forms
    • Commercial Property Forms / Coverage Forms for Building and Business Personal Property (CP-10)
    • Commercial Property Forms / Builders Risk (CP-20)
    • Commercial Property Forms / Business Income (CP-15)
    • Commercial Property Forms / Extra Expense (CP-30)
    • Commercial Property Forms / Legal Liability (CP-40)
    • Commercial Property Forms / Cause of Loss Forms (CP-1030)
    • Commercial Property Endorsements
    • Commercial Property Endorsements / Ordinance or Law
    • Commercial Property Endorsements / Peak Season Limit of Insurance
    • Commercial Property Endorsements / Spoilage
    • Commercial Property Endorsements / Value Reporting Form
    • Commercial Property Endorsements / Earthquake
    • Commercial Inland Marine
    • Commercial Inland Marine / Definitions
    • Commercial Inland Marine / Conditions and Exclusions
    • Commercial Inland Marine / Coverages (e.g. Transportation, Contractor's Floater, Equipment)
    • Equipment Breakdown Coverages
    • Farm Property
    • Farm Property / Definitions
    • Farm Property / Conditions and Exclusions
    • Farm Property / Coverages
  • Personal Automobile Policy
    • Personal Automobile Policy
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Definitions
    • Personal Automobile Policy / General Provisions
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Conditions
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Duties After an Accident
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements / Amendment of Policy Provisions — Louisiana (PP 01 95) 02/12
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements / Extended Non-Owned Coverage (PP 03 06) 01/05
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements / Miscellaneous Type Vehicle (PP 03 23) 01/05
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements / Joint Ownership Coverage (PP 03 34) 01/05
    • Personal Automobile Policy / Endorsements / Named Driver Exclusion — Louisiana (PP 13 43) 09/06
    • Personal Automobile Policy Liability
    • Personal Automobile Policy Liability / Bodily Injury and Property Damage
    • Personal Automobile Policy Liability / Supplementary Payments
    • Personal Automobile Policy Liability / Persons Insured
    • Personal Automobile Policy Liability / Exclusions
    • Expenses for Medical Services
    • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
    • Physical Damage
  • Commercial Automobile Policy
    • Commercial Automobile Policy
    • Commercial Automobile Policy / Definitions
    • Commercial Automobile Policy / Provisions and Conditions
    • Commercial Automobile Policy / Duties After an Accident
    • Commercial Automobile Policy / Endorsements
    • Commercial Automobile Policy Liability
    • Commercial Automobile Policy Liability / Bodily Injury and Property Damage
    • Commercial Automobile Policy Liability / Supplementary Payments
    • Commercial Automobile Policy Liability / Persons Insured
    • Commercial Automobile Policy Liability / Exclusions
    • Physical Damage
    • Other Commercial Automobile forms (e.g., Motor Carrier, Auto Dealers)
  • Commercial General Liability
    • Commercial Policy Components
    • Commercial Policy Components / Declarations
    • Commercial Policy Components / Conditions
    • Commercial Policy Components / Interline Endorsements
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages / Bodily Injury and Property Damage
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages / Personal and Advertising Injury
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages / Medical Payments
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages / Fire Damage
    • Commercial General Liability Coverages / Supplementary Payments
    • Elements of Commercial General Liability
    • Elements of Commercial General Liability / Conditions
    • Elements of Commercial General Liability / Definitions
    • Elements of Commercial General Liability / Exclusions
    • Occurrence versus Claims-Made
    • Claims-Made Features
    • Claims-Made Features / Trigger
    • Claims-Made Features / Retroactive Date
    • Claims-Made Features / Prior Acts
    • Claims-Made Features / Extended Reporting Periods
    • Claims-Made Features / Claim Information
    • Commercial General Liability Exposures
    • Commercial General Liability Exposures / Premises and Operations
    • Commercial General Liability Exposures / Products and Completed Operations
    • Commercial General Liability Exposures / Contractual Liability
  • Other Types of Insurance Policies
    • Purpose and general characteristics of Umbrella Policy
    • Purpose and general characteristics of Businessowners Policy (BOP)
    • Farmowners/Ranchowners Policy
    • Mobile Home Policy
    • Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (LRS 22:2291–2314)
    • FAIR and Coastal Plans (LRS 22:2321)
    • Other Coverages (e.g, Maritime, Railroad, Airplanes)
  • Adjustment Process
    • Role of the Adjuster
    • Role of the Adjuster / Duties and Responsibilities (22:1706)
    • Role of the Adjuster / Staff and Independent Adjuster Versus Public Adjuster
    • Role of the Adjuster / Relationship to the Legal Profession
    • Claim Notification Process
    • Claim Notification Process / Date of Loss
    • Claim Notification Process / Location
    • Claim Notification Process / Parties Involved
    • Claim Notification Process / Type of Loss (e.g. Liability, Property)
    • Investigation and Evaluation of Loss/Claim Information
    • Investigation and Evaluation of Loss/Claim Information / Determination of Applicable Coverage
    • Investigation and Evaluation of Loss/Claim Information / Inquiry into Relevant Information
    • Investigation and Evaluation of Loss/Claim Information / Purpose of Loss Reserves
    • Remedies for Disputes
    • Remedies for Disputes / Appraisal
    • Remedies for Disputes / Mediation
    • Remedies for Disputes / Arbitration
    • Remedies for Disputes / Litigation
    • Finalization of Claim
    • Finalization of Claim / Denial
    • Finalization of Claim / Settlement
    • Finalization of Claim / Closing Claim

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