3 questions = 4% of the exam Chapter 7 Related Services 3 questions = 4% of the exam

Learning Objectives: After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the main types of related services available: Helplines Approved repairers and suppliers Risk management Uninsured loss recovery

Helplines and advice Many general insurers provide emergency assistance and / or expert advice. This is usually in the form of a 24 hour helpline, and the cost is included in the premium.

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Authorised repairer and suppliers Contractors that are recommended or used by insurers are authorised repairers. Insurers have arrangements with well-known retail stores. Customer can get their new item from the authorised supplier.

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Risk Control and Advice Insurers and intermediaries are willing to get involved in giving advice to help reduce costs of claims. Some insurers and intermediaries offer advice where as some employ someone to do this for them. Risk management process… Physical Vs. Financial

Identification Proposal information Risk surveys Upside of risk - failure to maximise opportunities Downside of risk – threats and potential threats Identification

Frequency and severity Analysis Examine past data Frequency and severity

Control Physical Financial Eliminate Control Transfer Risk Surveyor can help Risk Surveyor can help

The Need for Insurance Brokers Compensation for personal injuries There are a number of instances where the policyholder has no insurance cover, but may have a legal right to recover losses, some of these may include: A number of insurers offer assistance to their clients. Other professionals such as claims management companies or solicitors may be involved. Third party only cover Excess Hire Car Compensation for personal injuries

Legal Expenses Insurance Cover cost of pursuing legal claims for uninsured losses Most be a reasonable prospect of success Limits of indemnity typically £50,000 or £100,000

What is the usual limit of indemnity, if any, in respect of a legal expenses policy? £25,000. £50,000 - £100,000. £100,000 - £150,000. Unlimited.

What is the main reason a motor insurer uses approved repairers? Cost only. Cost, competence and claims prevention. Cost, competence and convenience. Cost and claims prevention.

What activity is defined as: 'the identification, analysis and economic control of those risks which can threaten the assets or earning capacity of an enterprise’? Risk surveying. Risk management. Loss assessing. Loss adjusting.

Who would visit premises on behalf of an insurance underwriter to evaluate the risk? Loss assessor. Surveyor. Actuary. Loss adjuster.

This type of policy will provide an indemnity for legal expenses in pursuing an uninsured loss motor claim. What is it? Professional indemnity policy. Public liability policy. Legal expenses policy. Directors' and officers' liability policy.