CAIB 2 - Chapter 5 - Flashcards
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What is the term for a person who is responsible for insuring that customer property is being used to insure damages of some sort?

  • Insurance Candidates
  • Bills of Lading
  • Common Carriers
  • Wire and Data (correct)
  • What is the general rule regarding the responsibility of common carriers in their relationship to owners?

    Common carriers are usually used by owners to limit their liability.

    When would insureds purchase a Trip Transit Policy?

  • To limit their liability to an agreed upon amount
  • When the insurance on goods is based on value
  • To cover goods for a specific travel duration (correct)
  • When a good is purchased from a specific dealer
  • What is the purpose of a Bill of Lading?

    <p>It removes the carrier of any responsibility related to the shipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might insurance companies use a catastrophe limit for a policy?

    <p>To avoid paying out too many large losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common carrier liability certificate is filed by a common carrier with the governing authorities.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a "Jewellers' Block Policies"?

    <p>To insure the goods of jewelers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a "Furriers' Block Policies"?

    <p>To insure the goods of furriers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a "Contractors Equipment Floater" policy?

    <p>To provide coverage for movable equipment, tools and machinery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a "Builders' Risk Insurance" policy?

    <p>To insure buildings under construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of coverage provided under a "Builders Risk Insurance" policy?

    <p>Builders' Risk - Broad Form or Builders' Risk - Named Perils Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of insurance policies to their definitions

    <p>Trip Transit Policy = Covers contractor's movable equipment and tools. Contractors Equipment Floater = Covers single shipment during a single movement Builders' Risk Insurance = Covers all buildings under construction excluding tools Installation Floater Rider = Covers machinery in transit and during the installation process Specialized Dealer Policies = Covers goods purchased from specific dealers Jewellers' Block Policy = Covers the risks of specialized dealers Furriers' Block Policy = Covers the risks of a jeweler Coverage Limits = Covers the risks of a furrier Motor Cargo Riders - Owners Broad Form = Covers the risk of property in transit Motor Cargo Riders - Named Perils Form = Covers the risk of property in transit Valuation at Loss = Determines the value of property at the time of loss Bill of Lading = Removes any responsibility for the shipment from the carrier Provisional Premiums = Premiums paid at the start of the policy, and adjusted later based on estimated value Certificates of Insurance = Proof of liability insurance filed for common carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Insurable Interest

    Ownership or a financial stake in the goods being shipped.

    Common Carrier

    A carrier that transports goods for the general public, holding broad liability.

    Contract Carrier

    Transports goods for specific clients, with limited liability.

    Private Carrier

    Transports an owner's goods, with liability based on ownership.

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    Common Carrier Liability

    Responsibility for safe delivery, with exceptions in cases like acts of God, shipper error, and defects.

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    Certificates of Insurance

    Proof of liability insurance filed by common carriers with governing authorities.

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    Bills of Lading

    Legal documents governing shipping rates and carrier liability, with exclusions for specific goods.

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    Provisional Premiums

    Premiums charged at policy start based on estimated values, adjusted later.

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    Valuation at Loss

    Determining property value at loss via invoice, cash value, or prepaid freight.

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    Transportation Floater

    Insurance for businesses shipping via multiple transportation methods.

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    Motor Cargo Riders - Owners Broad Form

    Comprehensive coverage for property in the carrier's vehicles.

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    Motor Cargo Riders - Named Perils Form

    Coverage for specific risks listed in the policy.

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    Trip Transit Policy

    Insurance for a single shipment, valid for one movement.

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    Truckman's Liability Cargo Rider

    Covers liability for loss in transit for cargo.

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    Contractors Equipment Floater

    Covers contractors’ movable equipment, tools, and machinery.

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    Builders' Risk Insurance

    Insures buildings under construction, excluding contractor’s tools.

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    Builders' Risk - Broad Form

    All risks coverage for construction property, including materials and temporary structures.

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    Installation Floater Rider

    Coverage for machinery in transit, during awaiting installation, and installation.

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    Specialized Dealer Policies

    Policies tailored for high-value items not covered by standard policies.

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    Coverage Limits

    Adequate limits prevent under-indemnification, ensuring sufficient coverage.

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    Jewellers' Block Policy

    Covers jewelry, repairs, and transit.

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    Furriers' Block Policy

    Covers furs, repairs, and transit.

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    What is the general rule regarding the responsibility of carriers in their operations?

    The extent of responsibility for the delivery of property in their care.

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    Inherent vice of property transported

    The inherent flaw or defect within the property itself.

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    Bills of Lading

    Removes carrier from any responsibility for the shipment.

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    Bills of Lading

    Begins when it leaves the premises continues until property is uploaded at destination

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    What are the policy conditions which negates coverage?

    The conditions that negate coverage.

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    What are the conditions that expose all equipment to one occurrence?

    The conditions that expose all equipment to one occurrence.

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    Contractors Equipment Floater

    Insured only for 30 days from date of acquisition.

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    Builder's Risk Insurance

    Coverage ends when project comes into use or occupied.

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    Installation Floater Rider

    Coverage is simulated during installation until work is accepted or until the client's interest ends.

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    Contractors Equipment Floater

    Gross annual receipts of client

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    Study Notes

    Insurance Candidates

    • Potential insurance candidates include common carriers, contract carriers, and private carriers.
    • Common carriers are responsible for the liability of goods they transport.
    • Insurance policies cover losses or damage during transportation.
    • Bills of lading and provisional premiums are part of the insurance process.
    • Valuation of losses is determined based on policy provisions (invoice, cash value, or prepaid freight).

    Transportation Floater

    • Motor cargo riders (owners' broad form and named perils form) are available for transportation insurance.
    • Trip transit policies provide coverage for goods during transit.
    • Truckman's liability and cargo riders cover liability related to transportation.
    • Contractors' equipment floaters cover construction equipment.
    • Builders' risk insurance covers construction projects.

    Policies and Coverage

    • Jewelers' and furriers' block policies insure specific types of goods.
    • Insurable interest is required for policies to be valid.
    • Common carriers can limit liability to owners.
    • Trip transit policies are purchased when carriers rely on others' insurance.

    Additional Insurance Information

    • Insureds purchase their own insurance on goods when relying on carrier insurance is insufficient.
    • Tools and machinery are covered by specific policies.
    • Contractors' equipment policies cover specialized items.
    • Installation floaters provide coverage for installations.
    • Specialized dealer policies cater to particular businesses and properties.

    Other Insurance Information

    • Acquired equipment is covered by builders' risk policies.
    • Builders' risk policies cover construction projects, their materials and temporary structures.
    • Installation floaters provide insurance coverage for these installations.
    • The insurance policy coverage ends when construction work is completed(accepted or interest ends).
    • Insured coverage is generally for a 30-day period from acquisition.

    Transportation Liability

    • Businesses and individuals involved in shipping, moving, and storage are subject to liability.
    • Carriers transporting goods for the public face broad liability.
    • Carriers transporting goods for specific clients have limited liability.
    • Safe delivery of goods involves responsibility for acts of God, shipper errors, and defects.
    • Proof of insurance is filed by common carriers with governing bodies.
    • Policies include legal documents governing shipping terms, with exceptions.
    • Insurance premiums depend on estimated values, and are adjusted as needed.
    • Comprehensive coverage ensures protection of goods in transit.
    • Specific risks included in the policy will be covered, and cargo insurance is a key consideration.

    Additional Details

    • Policies cover property damage and liability for personal or commercial use.
    • Delivery methods, such as FedEx, are covered if personal property is transported.
    • Property damage and liability are insured under specific situations.
    • Property transport liability is based on the extent of responsibility.
    • Inherent risks associated with property transport are covered under certain conditions.

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    Test your knowledge on the various types of insurance candidates and transportation policies. This quiz covers common carriers, insurance coverage for goods in transit, and specialized policies for construction and valuable items. Understand the intricacies of liability and coverage in the transportation sector.

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