RIBO Level 1 Practice Questions - RIBO Level 1 Entry-Level Broker Exam - RIBO Level 1 Practice Questions

Question 1

Under the Registered Insurance Brokers Act (RIB Act) of Ontario, which of the following individuals is legally required to hold a RIBO licence?

A salaried employee of an insurance company who adjusts property damage claims. An insurance agent employed by a direct-writing insurer representing a single company. An independent intermediary who solicits, negotiates, or procures insurance on behalf of clients with multiple insurance companies. A customer service representative at a direct-writing firm who only provides quotes on their employer's products.

Correct Answer:

An independent intermediary who solicits, negotiates, or procures insurance on behalf of clients with multiple insurance companies.

Question 2

What is the primary legal distinction between an insurance agent and an insurance broker in Ontario?

An agent represents the insurance buyer, whereas a broker represents the insurance company. An agent represents a single insurance company (or group under common management), whereas a broker represents the client and has contracts with multiple insurers. Brokers are legally permitted to adjust claims, whereas agents are strictly prohibited from doing so. Agents are required to maintain a trust account for premium collections, whereas brokers are exempt from trust regulations.

Correct Answer:

An agent represents a single insurance company (or group under common management), whereas a broker represents the client and has contracts with multiple insurers.

Question 3

RIBO regulations mandate that all registered brokerages maintain at least two separate bank accounts. What are these two accounts?

A Premium Savings Account and a General Expense Account. A Trust Account and an Operating Account. A Commission Account and a Claims Escrow Account. A Client Deposit Account and a Corporate Investment Account.

Correct Answer:

A Trust Account and an Operating Account.

Question 4

Under RIBO regulations, when is a brokerage permitted to transfer commission funds from the Trust Account to the Operating Account?

Immediately upon receiving a post-dated check from the client. Only after the net premium has been paid to the insurer. Once the commission is earned, which is generally when the premium has been collected from the client or billed by the insurer. At any time, provided the brokerage maintains a minimum balance of $10,000 in the Trust Account.

Correct Answer:

Once the commission is earned, which is generally when the premium has been collected from the client or billed by the insurer.

Question 5

Which of the following situations describes a 'trust deficit' under RIBO regulations?

The operating bank account balance falls below the total monthly payroll expenses of the brokerage. The trust bank account balance plus trust receivables is less than the total trust liabilities (amounts owed to insurers and unearned commissions). The net commission earned by the brokerage in a fiscal quarter is less than the projected budget. The total equity of a sole proprietorship brokerage drops below $5,000 CAD.

Correct Answer:

The trust bank account balance plus trust receivables is less than the total trust liabilities (amounts owed to insurers and unearned commissions).

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