PSI Property and Casualty Practice Exam

Underwriters evaluate a variety of factors when determining the risk associated with insuring an applicant. Credit history, criminal history, and previous claims history are all commonly used indicators that help assess an applicant's risk profile.

Credit history can reveal an applicant’s financial management and payment habits, which are important for evaluating the likelihood of future claims or the applicant's ability to pay premiums. Similarly, criminal history can indicate the applicant’s level of risk based on past behavior, particularly in regard to liability or property.

Previous claims history is also a significant factor, as it provides insight into how often a person has filed claims in the past, which can correlate with potential future claim behavior.

Disability status, however, is generally not a standard consideration for underwriters in property and casualty insurance underwriting. It does not directly relate to the applicant's risk level regarding property or liability insurance. The focus is more on financial stability, past claims, and behaviors that may lead to future claims rather than on the applicant's physical or mental health conditions. Therefore, this option is correctly identified as an exception in this context.