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IIC C11 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Principles and Practice of Insurance |
| Exam Number: | C11 |
| Passing Score: | 65% (typical) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 questions |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Case Studies |
| Related Certifications: | Associate in Insurance (A.I.) CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) |
| Available Languages: | French, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | N/A - This is a course/exam, not a certification |
| Exam Price: | CAD $475 (approximate) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam / Paper-based at designated test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Complete C12 (Essential Skills for Insurance Professionals) as a prerequisite or co-requisite |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/certifications-and-designations/cip-curriculum/c11 |
IIC C11 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Risk and Insurance | 15-20% | - Risk Identification and Measurement - Insurable Risk - Risk Management Process - Nature of Risk |
| Automobile Insurance | 15-20% | - Mandatory Coverage Requirements - Personal Automobile Coverage - Commercial Automobile Coverage |
| Insurance Operations and Contracts | 20-25% | - Underwriting Process - Insurance Contract Basics - Fundamental Principles of Insurance - Policy Structure and Interpretation |
| Liability Insurance | 15-20% | - General Liability Concepts - Commercial General Liability (CGL) - Professional Liability |
| Insurance Industry Overview | 10-15% | - Regulation and Legislation - Claims Handling - Insurance Market Structure |
| Property Insurance | 15-20% | - Policy Conditions and Exclusions - Property Coverage Forms - Valuation and Coinsurance |
IIC C11 Exam: Essential Q&A
IIC Principles and Practice of Insurance is an official Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) exam, registered under exam code C11. Passing it earns the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) certification at the Foundation / Introductory level. It also links to CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional), Associate in Insurance (A.I.). As an internationally recognized capacity standard, this credential speaks for your ability wherever your career takes you.
The IIC Principles and Practice of Insurance syllabus comprises 6 official domains. The heaviest include Risk and Insurance (15-20%), Liability Insurance (15-20%), and Insurance Industry Overview (10-15%). The complete outline is above on this page; a short, efficient study plan starts with knowing exactly where the marks live.
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IIC Principles and Practice of Insurance requires 65% (typical) to pass, with an official registration fee of CAD $475 (approximate). Retakes bill the full CAD $475 (approximate) again, so speed should never mean gambling. Compress your preparation with the Pass4suresVCE practice tests, and book once your scores clear the requirement reliably.
Recommended: Complete C12 (Essential Skills for Insurance Professionals) as a prerequisite or co-requisite
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IIC Principles and Practice of Insurance Sample Questions:
How do insurers try to balance premiums against the losses they might have?
- A. Through specializing in one or two kinds of risk
- B. By writing as much business in one location as possible
- C. By having a good spread of risk
- D. Through insuring a small number of superior risks
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Tame Insurance Company recently decided to terminate its broker agreement with XYZ Insurance Brokers.
Which situation would likely have resulted in this termination?
- A. Tame Insurance Company provided quotes on all applications received from the broker
- B. XYZ Insurance Brokers did not keep handled premiums in a trust account and instead used them to pay expenses
- C. Tame Insurance Company set a standard deductible for certain classes of business
- D. XYZ Insurance Brokers did not remit commissions owed to the insurer immediately after issuing a policy
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What does the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) encourage?
- A. The understanding of weather patterns to aid all citizens in predicting weather
- B. The development of mandatory evacuation procedures in the event of any moderate weather changes
- C. The pooling of funds by all members of society to deal with the predicted cost of a large-scale natural disaster
- D. The building of resilient communities through cost-effective techniques that enable structures to withstand severe weather or earthquakes
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is the correct placement of statutory conditions to their respective insurance policy?
- A. A: accident & sickness, B: automobile, C: fire
- B. A: fire, B: accident & sickness, C: automobile
- C. A: automobile, B: accident & sickness, C: fire
- D. A: accident & sickness, B: fire, C: automobile
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What does the term "subject of insurance" refer to?
- A. The type of wording applicable to the policy
- B. The thing being insured
- C. The perils associated with the risk
- D. The company providing the coverage
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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