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In a standard homeowner's insurance policy, what is Coverage D commonly known as?

  • Loss Of Use Coverage (correct)
  • Personal Property Coverage
  • Dwelling Coverage
  • Other Structure's Coverage

What valuation method refers to the cost of constructing an exact duplicate of a property at a certain date?

  • Hard Cost
  • Building Cost
  • Soft Cost
  • Replacement Cost (correct)

Which of the following terms is used to describe an insurance policy that provides additional liability coverage above the limits of a primary policy?

  • Additional Insurance
  • Premium Insurance
  • Surplus
  • Excess Insurance (correct)

What is 'Coverage B' typically referred to in a standard homeowner's insurance policy?

<p>Other Structure's Coverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In standard homeowner's insurance policies, what is the term for 'Dwelling coverage'?

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

Which method of valuing insured property considers depreciation when determining the value?

<p>Actual Cash Value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation for the 'Market Value Policy'?

<p>HO-8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a standard homeowner's insurance policy, what is 'Personal Property Coverage' also known as?

<p>Coverage C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of insurance policy provides coverage above and beyond the limits of a primary policy, only paying out after losses exceed a specified amount?

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

Which coverage is referred to as 'Other structure's coverage'?

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

What type of coverage typically includes protection for damages to the insured's dwelling and any structures attached to it?

<p>Dwelling Coverage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which valuation method is commonly used to determine the current value of a property, taking into account market conditions and recent sales of comparable properties?

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

Which type of insurance policy is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for a broad range of perils, offering more extensive protection than basic policies?

<p>Open Peril Policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'loss of use' in a homeowner's policy primarily cover?

<p>Additional living expenses due to the home being uninhabitable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'deductible' in an insurance policy?

<p>The policyholder's share of the loss that must be paid before the insurance company pays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a homeowner's policy has a 'replacement cost' provision, how is the loss typically settled?

<p>The insurer pays to replace the damaged property with new property of like kind and quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a liability coverage in the homeowner's insurance policy?

<p>To protect the homeowner from financial loss if someone is injured on their property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'named peril' refer to in an insurance policy?

<p>A policy that specifies exactly which causes of loss are covered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When determining actual cash value, what factor is considered?

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

What is the primary difference between an HO-3 and an HO-5 policy?

<p>HO-5 provides broader coverage for personal property than HO-3. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A homeowner has Coverage A limits of $200,000. A fire causes $50,000 damage to the dwelling and $10,000 damage to a detached garage. Assuming no deductible, how much will the policy likely pay for the detached garage damage?

<p>The full $10,000, as long as it is within Coverage A limits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A homeowner has an unendorsed policy with $300,000 in coverage A. A fire damages the home, resulting in $50,000 in dwelling damages, $40,000 in personal property damage, and $15,000 in additional living expenses. Assuming no deductible, what is the most the insurer will pay?

<p>$300,000, as that is the Coverage A limit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tree falls on a detached garage. The garage is worth $20,000 and the homeowner's policy has Coverage B limits. What must be true for the garage to be covered?

<p>Their policy must not exclude damage from falling objects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A homeowner who is sued for an injury chooses to not appear in court, so the decision goes against them. How is their coverage affected?

<p>The claim will not be covered, as the homeowner did not cooperate with the insurer. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'indemnify' mean in the context of insurance?

<p>To restore someone to the same financial position they were in before a loss. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To purchase homeowner's insurance, a renter may purchase what type of HO policy?

<p>HO-4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not qualify for Coverage B?

<p>A water well. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first party in an insurance legal contract?

<p>The policyholder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A policyholder is not being truthful on their insurance application. Which legal term describes this?

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

Which one of these is not one of the four parts of an insurance contract?

<p>Coverage A. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While investigating a claim, an adjuster discovers the insured made false statements on their application. How can this affect the policy?

<p>If the statements were <em>material misrepresentations</em>, the insurer can void the policy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the is true about a warranty in an insurance policy?

<p>Breaching a warranty may void the entire policy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An insurance agreement transfers risk from one party to another. This can be described as what?

<p>Transfer of risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cause of loss is referred to as what?

<p>Peril (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazard arises from the characteristics or traits of an individual?

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

If someone leaves their doors unlocked, increasing the chances of theft, what kind of hazard is this?

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

If a business is located on a flood plane, this increases its chance of flooding. What risk management technique addresses this?

<p>Avoiding the building. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Installing a sprinkler system is an example of which risk management technique?

<p>Risk reduction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone has a very high deductible, what risk management technique are they employing?

<p>Risk retention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the principle of indemnity to work, the insured must have a financial stake with what they are insuring. What is this called?

<p>Insurable interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of express authority?

<p>A written agreement outlining authorities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An agent that is able to bind an insurance company has what type of authority?

<p>Implied authority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An agent does not have the explicit authority to do something, but it is reasonable for the customer to assume that the agent can do it. What authority does the agent have?

<p>Apparent authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the insurance application process, what duty does an insurance applicant have?

<p>To make statements without the presence of fraud. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Coverage D

Coverage for personal belongings.

Replacement Cost

Cost to exactly replicate a property at a specific time.

Umbrella Policy

Over primary policies; activates after a threshold.

Coverage B

Coverage for structures not attached to the main dwelling

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Coverage A

Coverage for the physical dwelling itself

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Actual Cash Value

Determines value by comparing similar property sales

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HO-8

An insurance policy of an older type.

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Coverage C

Protects movable property, not real estate

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Umbrella Policy

Additional coverage beyond primary policies.

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Coverage B

Covers structures detached from the main dwelling.

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Study Notes

  • Coverage D is also known as Loss of Use Coverage.
  • The normal cost of an exact duplication of a property as of a certain date is known as Replacement Cost.
  • An umbrella policy is also referred to as Excess Insurance.
  • Coverage B is also known as Other Structure's Coverage.
  • Dwelling coverage is known as coverage A.
  • A method of valuing insured property is referred to as Actual Cash Value.
  • The Market Value Policy is also referred to as HO-8.
  • Personal Property Coverage is also known as Coverage C.
  • An insurance policy that covers amounts above those covered under one or more other primary policies, and which does not pay until the losses exceed a certain sum is known as an Umbrella Policy.
  • Other structure's coverage is known as coverage B.

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Learn about different insurance coverage types, including Coverage A (Dwelling), Coverage B (Other Structures), Coverage C (Personal Property), and Coverage D (Loss of Use). Understand concepts like Replacement Cost, Actual Cash Value, and Umbrella Policies (Excess Insurance). Also, explore the characteristics of a Market Value Policy (HO-8).

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