Insurance Renewals
Overview
Most general insurance runs for one year and then quietly ends. If you want the cover to carry on, you have to renew it, and the few weeks around each renewal date decide whether you are protected or exposed. Miss the date on a motor policy and you are not merely uninsured, you are breaking the law the moment you drive out of your compound.
In this lesson you will learn what a renewal notice is and why insurers send one, the step by step renewal procedure, and the meaning of the days of grace (and the classes they do not cover). You will see how a no claim discount rewards careful policyholders, why a trader might sign a long-term agreement, and exactly what a policyholder loses by letting a policy lapse. Worked calculations show you how examiners test each of these.
Objectives
- Explain the purpose of a renewal notice and describe the renewal procedure
- Explain the operation and purpose of a no claim discount
- Describe a long-term agreement and state the benefit to the insured and to the insurer
- Explain the consequences of allowing a policy to lapse at renewal
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Insurance Renewals. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A renewal notice is best described as a document which: A. Legally compels the insurer to renew the policy B. Reminds the policyholder that the policy is due for renewal and invites payment C. Transfers the policy to a new insurer D. Cancels the existing policy Answer: B
- Days of grace at renewal do NOT apply to: A. Fire insurance B. Life assurance C. Motor insurance D. Household contents insurance Answer: C
- A no claim discount is granted to a policyholder who: A. Insures for less than the full value B. Made no claim during the preceding period of insurance C. Pays the premium in one lump sum D. Holds more than one policy with the insurer Answer: B
- A basic motor premium is 80,000 naira and the policyholder has earned a 25% no claim discount. The renewal premium payable is: A. 80,000 naira B. 60,000 naira C. 55,000 naira D. 20,000 naira Answer: B
- The main benefit of a long-term agreement to the insured is: A. Freedom to change insurer at any time B. A discount on the premium for each year of the agreement C. Exemption from paying any premium D. Automatic increase in the sum insured Answer: B
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