BCP - Basic Insurance Concepts and Principles Singapore Principles of Indemnity Questions and Answers

Question 1

A policyholder in Singapore insures their commercial property, valued at S$1,500,000, for only S$1,200,000.
The policy includes a pro-rata condition of average.
If a fire causes S$200,000 in damages, how much will the insurer be liable to pay, strictly based on this principle?

Accepted Answer

S$160,000

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S$200,000

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S$1,200,000

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S$300,000

Question 2

Which of the following statements BEST describes the core objective of the principle of indemnity in Singapore's general insurance context?

Accepted Answer

To restore the policyholder to the approximate financial position they were in immediately before the loss occurred.

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To ensure the policyholder receives a payout greater than the loss to cover inconvenience.

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To penalise the party at fault for the loss.

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To guarantee the replacement of lost or damaged property with brand new items regardless of age.

Question 3

A Singaporean art collector insures a specific painting under a 'valued policy' for an agreed sum of S$100,000. Due to a market downturn, its actual market value is S$85,000 when it is destroyed in a covered peril. How much is the insurer obligated to pay?

Accepted Answer

S$100,000

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S$85,000

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The current market value as determined by an independent valuer.

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The original purchase price of the painting.

Question 4

In property insurance in Singapore, what is the primary purpose of a 'Reinstatement Value Clause'?

Accepted Answer

To cover the cost of rebuilding or replacing the damaged property without any deduction for depreciation.

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To provide a cash payment equal to the market value of the property at the time of loss.

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To allow the insurer to take possession of any salvaged property after a claim.

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To ensure the premium is refunded if no claims are made during the policy period.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a standard method by which an insurer can provide indemnity to a policyholder after a valid claim?

Accepted Answer

Offering the policyholder shares in the insurance company equivalent to the loss value.

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Cash payment for the amount of the loss.

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Repairing the damaged item.

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Replacing the lost or damaged item with one of a similar type and quality.

Question 6

A small business owner in Singapore has a home office policy on a 'first loss' basis with a sum insured of S$30,000 for contents, even though the total value of the contents is S$50,000. What is the key advantage of this type of policy if a fire causes S$25,000 of damage?

Accepted Answer

The policyholder will not be penalised for underinsurance via an average clause.

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The insurer will pay S$50,000, covering the full value of all contents.

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The premium for the policy will be refunded in full.

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The insurer will replace all damaged items with brand new models.