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CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 4 Question 44 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M2 exam

Question #: 44
Topic #: 4

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What is the job of an underwriter?

Ato assist a buyer in selecting the correct insurance

Bto advise required insurance levels for a contract

Cto evaluate insurance applications

Dto determine the validity of an insurance claim

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Suggested Answer: C

An underwriter evaluates insurance applications. Learn the difference between Insurance Underwriters and Claims Adjusters for the exam - this is a known topic. (A claims adjuster determines the validity of an insurance claim).

by Daniela at Sep 18, 2024, 05:43 AM

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Fatima

7 months ago

Really? I didn't know they did that too!

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Hubert

8 months ago

They also advise on required insurance levels sometimes.

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Bronwyn

8 months ago

Wait, I thought they just helped with claims?

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Gretchen

8 months ago

Totally agree, that's their main job!

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Penney

8 months ago

Underwriters evaluate insurance applications.

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Aileen

9 months ago

I’m confused because I thought underwriters also dealt with claims, but I guess that might be more of a claims adjuster's role?

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Mohammad

9 months ago

I feel like underwriters are more about assessing risk and applications rather than helping buyers directly. So, I’m leaning towards option C.

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Bethanie

9 months ago

I remember practicing a question about the roles in insurance, and I think advising on required insurance levels was mentioned, but it feels a bit off for this one.

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Brice

9 months ago

I think the underwriter's main job is to evaluate insurance applications, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only thing they do.

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Andra

9 months ago

I remember learning about underwriters in class. Their main role is to evaluate insurance applications and determine the appropriate coverage and premiums. So I'm pretty sure the correct answer is option C.

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Stanford

9 months ago

Wait, is the underwriter's job to advise on required insurance levels? That sounds like option B to me. Or is it to assist the buyer in selecting the right insurance? I'm a bit confused on the exact responsibilities here.

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Shaun

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. An underwriter's job is to evaluate insurance applications and determine the risk level, right? That sounds like option C to me. I'll go with that.

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Louann

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different aspects of insurance, but I'm not totally clear on the specific job of an underwriter. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Gilberto

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the role of an underwriter. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll quickly review the options to make sure.

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Viola

2 years ago

Hmm, the job of an underwriter sounds a lot like being a secret agent. They're the ones who decide who gets the insurance license, right?

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Brande

2 years ago

No, they evaluate insurance applications to determine risk levels.

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Lindsey

2 years ago

C) to evaluate insurance applications

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Edda

2 years ago

A) to assist a buyer in selecting the correct insurance

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Olga

2 years ago

I believe it's both evaluating insurance applications and advising on required insurance levels.

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Thea

2 years ago

This is a tricky one, but I'm going with B. Underwriters advise on the required insurance levels for a contract.

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Leonida

2 years ago

No, I think it's B. Underwriters advise on the required insurance levels for a contract.

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Lai

2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be A. Underwriters assist buyers in selecting the correct insurance.

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Nicholle

2 years ago

I agree with you, C seems like the correct answer.

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Jeanice

2 years ago

I think it's C. Underwriters evaluate insurance applications.

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Roosevelt

2 years ago

I think it's also to advise required insurance levels for a contract.

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Alfred

2 years ago

D seems like the correct answer to me. Underwriters are responsible for determining the validity of insurance claims.

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Catina

2 years ago

I think the answer is C. Underwriters evaluate insurance applications to determine the risk and set the appropriate premiums.

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Emily

2 years ago

Underwriters are essential in the insurance industry for evaluating applications and setting appropriate premiums.

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Zena

2 years ago

That's correct, underwriters play a crucial role in determining premiums based on the application.

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Mireya

2 years ago

I agree, underwriters evaluate insurance applications to assess risk.

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Dortha

2 years ago

The job of an underwriter is to evaluate insurance applications.

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