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1Which of the following is typically required for a claim to be considered 'storm' damage under a standard UK property policy?
2A property is insured for £200k but its true value at risk is £300k. It suffers a £60k fire loss. Under average, how much will the insurer pay?
3What is the primary difference between 'subsidence' and 'settlement'?
4In Business Interruption, what is the 'indemnity period'?
5Which valuation basis provides 'new for old' cover without wear and tear deduction?
6What is the primary purpose of the 'Public Authorities Clause'?
7What is 'Increased Cost of Working' (ICOW)?
8Difference between 'Escape of Water' and 'Flood'?
9Describe 'Day One Reinstatement'.
10What is meant by 'matching items'?
About the CILA CH3 Exam
CILA Certificate CH3 Handling Claims for Specific Losses (Option 1 — General) is the optional 'general specific losses' paper of the CILA Certificate in Insurance Claims Handling. It covers damages and reserving for injury claims, civil procedure rules, business interruption, alternative accommodation, catastrophe claims handling, property damage assessment, subsidence, escape of water and policy reinstatement. The live exam is 45 scenario-based MCQs in 90 minutes via Pearson VUE.
Assessment
Computer-based multiple-choice examination including scenario-based items. CH3 is the 'Option 1 — General' optional paper for the CILA Certificate; candidates take it alongside CH1 and CH2 (or take CH4 — Option 2 Liability — instead). Official exams are delivered by Pearson VUE at a test centre or via OnVUE online proctoring.
Time Limit
90 minutes for 45 multiple-choice questions (scenario-based)
Passing Score
Pass mark varies slightly by paper weighting and is no higher than 75% (CILA Certificate Handbook).
Exam Fee
£360 per Certificate exam entry via Pearson VUE (confirm current fee when booking). Resits are charged again at the then-current rate. CILA membership is required to register and attain the qualification. (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA))
CILA CH3 Exam Content Outline
Damages and Reserving of Injury Claims
Personal injury reserve components and reserving practice for property-related injury claims.
Civil Procedure Rules for Claims Handlers
Letters of claim, admissions, disclosure, experts and Part 36 offers.
Business Interruption Claims
Identifying BI, types of cover, gross profit, rate of gross profit and mitigation.
Alternative Accommodation and Additional Costs
Temporary accommodation, additional costs of working and equivalent reinstatement.
Catastrophe Claims Handling
Surge events, triage, resourcing and prioritisation.
Property Damage Assessment
Buildings and contents losses, scope of damage, drying, cleaning and reinstatement vs repair.
Subsidence and Ground Movement
Subsidence, heave, landslip, tree roots, site investigation and monitoring.
Escape of Water and Mould
Trace and access, leak detection, drying, consequential damage and mould.
Policy Conditions and Reinstatement
Day-one reinstatement, average, pairs and sets, and betterment.
How to Pass the CILA CH3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass mark varies slightly by paper weighting and is no higher than 75% (CILA Certificate Handbook).
- Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice examination including scenario-based items. CH3 is the 'Option 1 — General' optional paper for the CILA Certificate; candidates take it alongside CH1 and CH2 (or take CH4 — Option 2 Liability — instead). Official exams are delivered by Pearson VUE at a test centre or via OnVUE online proctoring.
- Time limit: 90 minutes for 45 multiple-choice questions (scenario-based)
- Exam fee: £360 per Certificate exam entry via Pearson VUE (confirm current fee when booking). Resits are charged again at the then-current rate. CILA membership is required to register and attain the qualification.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CILA Certificate CH3 and who is it for?
CH3 Handling Claims for Specific Losses (Option 1 — General) is the optional 'general specific losses' paper of the CILA Certificate in Insurance Claims Handling. It is aimed at claims handlers and loss adjusters dealing with property, business interruption and catastrophe claims, and is taken alongside CH1 and CH2 to attain the Certificate membership grade. CH4 (Option 2 — Liability) is the alternative optional paper.
How many questions are on the live CILA CH3 exam and how long do I get?
The official CH3 exam is 45 scenario-based multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, sat via Pearson VUE at a test centre or through OnVUE online proctoring. This free practice bank has 100 questions for extra syllabus coverage and revision.
What is the CILA CH3 pass mark and fee?
CILA states the pass mark varies slightly with question weighting and is no higher than 75%. Exam entry for CH3 costs £360 via Pearson VUE (confirm the current fee when booking). CILA membership is required to sit and attain the qualification.
Should I take CH3 or CH4?
CH3 covers general specific losses (property damage, business interruption, catastrophe, alternative accommodation). CH4 covers liability-specific losses (tort, EL/PL, products, damages quantification). Choose the option that best matches your day-to-day claims role; both satisfy the optional-paper requirement for the Certificate.