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Key Facts: LOMA 291 Exam

Interactive

Online Course Format

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Modularized

Embedded MC Exams

LOMA 291 Course Catalog Page

FLMI L1

Certificate Course

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= LOMA 290

Same Operations Requirement

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Functional Areas Covered

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2 courses

FLMI Level 1 (with LOMA 280)

FLMI Level 1 Certificate

LOMA 291 — Improving the Bottom Line: Insurance Company Operations is the interactive alternative to LOMA 290 and, with LOMA 280, forms the FLMI Level 1 Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals. Rather than one sit-down proctored exam, LOMA 291 uses self-proctored, modularized multiple-choice examinations built into the online course, so it is fully multiple-choice preppable. It covers the same body of knowledge as LOMA 290: insurer organization and management, enterprise risk management, marketing and distribution, underwriting and new business, policy issue and administration, claims, reinsurance, information technology, finance and actuarial, support functions, and the product development process, with even weighting across operations functions.

Sample LOMA 291 Practice Questions

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1In a life insurance company, which group is best described as the stakeholders who have invested capital and expect a return through dividends or share appreciation?
A.Owners
B.Policyowners
C.Regulators
D.Distributors
Explanation: Owners (stockholders in a stock insurer or members in a mutual insurer) supply capital and have a financial interest in the company's profitability and growth. They are distinct from policyowners, who are customers, and regulators, who oversee solvency and market conduct.
2The board of directors of a life insurance company is primarily responsible for which function?
A.Processing daily underwriting decisions
B.Providing governance and overseeing management on behalf of owners
C.Handling individual policyowner claims
D.Designing marketing brochures
Explanation: The board of directors provides corporate governance, setting strategic direction and overseeing senior management to protect the interests of owners and other stakeholders. Day-to-day operational tasks are handled by functional staff, not the board.
3A stock insurance company differs from a mutual insurance company primarily because a stock insurer is owned by:
A.Its policyowners
B.The state insurance department
C.Its shareholders
D.Its agents
Explanation: A stock insurer is owned by shareholders who hold its equity and elect the board, whereas a mutual insurer is owned by its policyowners. This ownership structure affects governance, distribution of earnings, and access to capital.
4Which management level in an insurance company is most directly responsible for translating strategic goals into departmental plans and supervising first-line operations?
A.The board of directors
B.Policyowners
C.External auditors
D.Middle management
Explanation: Middle management bridges senior leadership and operational staff, converting broad strategy into department-level plans and supervising supervisors and frontline employees. Top management sets strategy, and the board governs.
5Enterprise risk management (ERM) in an insurance company is best described as:
A.An integrated, company-wide approach to identifying, assessing, and managing all major risks
B.A process limited to managing investment portfolio risk
C.A task performed only by the claims department
D.A regulatory filing prepared once at company formation
Explanation: ERM is a holistic, coordinated framework that identifies, measures, and manages risks across the entire enterprise rather than in isolated silos. It supports strategic decisions and protects solvency and reputation.
6The risk that an insurer's actual mortality, morbidity, or persistency experience differs unfavorably from the assumptions used in pricing is an example of:
A.Market risk
B.Underwriting (insurance) risk
C.Credit risk
D.Operational risk
Explanation: Underwriting risk, also called insurance risk, arises when actual claims experience, lapse rates, or expenses deviate adversely from the assumptions priced into a product. Mortality and morbidity deviations are classic examples.
7A code of ethics and a strong tone at the top are mechanisms most directly intended to:
A.Increase investment yields
B.Set premium rates
C.Foster a culture of ethical behavior and compliance
D.Determine reinsurance retention limits
Explanation: A formal code of ethics combined with leadership setting an appropriate tone at the top encourages ethical conduct and compliance throughout the organization. These governance mechanisms shape employee behavior and protect the company's reputation.
8Which statement best describes the purpose of a holding company structure for an insurance group?
A.It eliminates the need for regulatory oversight
B.It removes the requirement to maintain capital
C.It converts a stock insurer into a mutual insurer
D.It allows a parent company to own and coordinate multiple subsidiaries, including insurers
Explanation: A holding company structure lets a parent entity own and coordinate several subsidiaries, which may include insurance and non-insurance businesses, supporting diversification and centralized strategy. The insurers within the group remain separately regulated and capitalized.
9The principle that work should be divided so that employees specialize in particular tasks is known as:
A.Division of labor
B.Span of control
C.Centralization
D.Outsourcing
Explanation: Division of labor organizes work so employees concentrate on specialized tasks, improving efficiency and expertise. Span of control, centralization, and outsourcing are separate organizing concepts.
10Insurance regulators are considered stakeholders of an insurer primarily because they:
A.Own a majority of the company's stock
B.Protect policyowners and the public by monitoring solvency and market conduct
C.Set the company's marketing budget
D.Underwrite individual applications
Explanation: Regulators safeguard policyowners and the broader public by overseeing insurer solvency, financial reporting, and market conduct. They are external stakeholders whose interests the company must address even though they hold no ownership stake.

About the LOMA 291 Exam

LOMA 291 is an engaging, highly interactive online course that teaches the operations, functions, and product-development basics unique to the insurance organization. It satisfies the same Insurance Operations requirement as LOMA 290 within the FLMI Level 1 Certificate and uses self-proctored, modularized multiple-choice examinations built into the course.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Self-paced online course with modularized, self-proctored examinations

Passing Score

LOMA-set passing standard for the embedded module examinations; no single fixed public raw percentage

Exam Fee

LOMA enrollment and course fees vary by membership status and region; confirm current pricing in the LOMA learning catalog (LOMA (LIMRA))

LOMA 291 Exam Content Outline

Even weighting across operations functions

Insurer Organization and Management

Stakeholders, owners, board governance, ethical culture, stock vs mutual structure, holding companies, management levels, organizing concepts, and enterprise risk management.

Even weighting across operations functions

Marketing and Distribution

Market segmentation, target markets, the marketing mix, and distribution systems including career agency, independent brokerage, bancassurance, and direct response.

Even weighting across operations functions

Underwriting and New Business

Risk selection and classification, field and home-office underwriting, applications, underwriting requirements, automation, and group versus individual new business.

Even weighting across operations functions

Policy Issue and Administration

Policy issue and delivery, policyowner service, premium billing, in-force transactions, policy provisions, nonforfeiture options, reinstatement, and free-look.

Even weighting across operations functions

Claims

Claim administration purpose and steps, coverage verification, the contestable period, fair and prompt settlement, fraud detection, and reputation impact.

Even weighting across operations functions

Reinsurance

Risk transfer, ceding and assuming companies, retention limits, yearly renewable term reinsurance, treaty administration, and the purpose of reinsurance.

Even weighting across operations functions

Information Technology

Databases, data warehouses, business intelligence and analytics, workflow and document management, straight-through processing, cybersecurity, and self-service.

Even weighting across operations functions

Finance and Actuarial

Actuarial pricing and reserves, accounting and financial reporting, surplus and capital, investment and treasury operations, audit, profitability, and solvency regulation.

Even weighting across operations functions

Support Functions

Human resources, legal, compliance, operations and quality management, outsourcing, service level agreements, customer experience, and continuous improvement.

Even weighting across operations functions

Product Development

The product development process from idea generation and design through pricing, regulatory filing, launch, and post-launch evaluation with cross-functional teams.

How to Pass the LOMA 291 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: LOMA-set passing standard for the embedded module examinations; no single fixed public raw percentage
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Self-paced online course with modularized, self-proctored examinations
  • Exam fee: LOMA enrollment and course fees vary by membership status and region; confirm current pricing in the LOMA learning catalog

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

LOMA 291 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat each functional area as equally weighted, since LOMA 291 distributes coverage evenly across insurer operations rather than emphasizing one function.
2Connect the functions, for example how underwriting feeds policy issue and how persistency assumptions link product development to administration and claims.
3Use the interactive modules actively, completing each embedded examination before moving on so concepts build on one another.
4Practice distinguishing closely related functions, such as treasury versus investment operations and internal versus external audit.
5Map the full product development process from idea generation through evaluation, noting which functions contribute at each step.
6Review reinsurance and risk terminology, including ceding versus assuming company, retention limit, and yearly renewable term reinsurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LOMA 291 a single proctored exam?

No. LOMA 291 is an engaging, highly interactive online course with self-proctored, modularized multiple-choice examinations built into the course rather than one fixed-length sit-down proctored exam. The embedded module exams are fully multiple-choice, so the material is well suited to multiple-choice practice.

How does LOMA 291 differ from LOMA 290?

LOMA 291 and LOMA 290 cover the same body of knowledge on insurance company operations, but LOMA 291 delivers it in a shorter, more interactive online format with modularized exams, while LOMA 290 is the standalone proctored course. LOMA 291 satisfies the same Insurance Operations requirement within the FLMI track.

What topics does LOMA 291 cover?

LOMA 291 covers insurer organization and management, enterprise risk management, marketing and distribution, underwriting and new business, policy issue and administration, claims, reinsurance, information technology, finance and actuarial functions, support functions, and the product development process.

Is LOMA 291 part of the FLMI Level 1 Certificate?

Yes. LOMA 291 is one of the two courses in the FLMI Level 1 Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals, paired with LOMA 280, Principles of Insurance. Completing both earns the certificate and counts toward the FLMI designation track.

How much does LOMA 291 cost?

LOMA enrollment and course fees vary by membership status and region, and many member companies offer discounted or sponsored enrollment. Confirm current pricing directly in the LOMA learning catalog.

How long does LOMA 291 take to complete?

Because LOMA 291 is self-paced, completion time varies, but most learners spend roughly 40-60 hours across the interactive modules and embedded examinations, often finishing within four to eight weeks.