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What is a peril in the context of insurance?
Which type of insurance policy explicitly lists the perils it covers?
What feature distinguishes Special (Open) Peril policies from Named Peril policies?
What type of hazard stems from the dishonest character of the insured?
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Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?
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What is a hazard in the context of insurance?
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How does a special (open) peril policy handle perils?
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What is considered a moral hazard?
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Which peril is an example of a natural disaster?
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What defines a physical hazard?
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Study Notes
Peril (Causes of Loss)
- A peril is an immediate, specific event that causes a loss, such as fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, earthquake, and flooding.
- Perils can also be referred to as the accident itself.
Named Perils Versus Special (Open) Perils
- Insurance policies define perils protected against in one of two ways: Specified (Named) Perils and Special (Open) Perils.
- Named Perils policies individually list perils that they cover, and if a loss is caused by a peril that is not listed, it is not covered.
- Special (Open) Perils policies do not name the perils they cover but instead begin by saying they cover all direct causes of loss.
Hazards
- A hazard creates an increased possibility that a peril will actually occur.
- Examples of hazards include icy roads, driving while intoxicated, and improperly stored toxic waste.
Types of Hazards
- Physical hazards are physical or tangible conditions that make a loss more likely to occur, such as poor health, ice, and fire.
- Moral hazards make the loss more likely to occur due to the dishonest character of the insured, who may be more disposed to either engage in criminal activity or cause a loss.
- Moral hazards occur when the insured is more intentioned and conscious of participating in wrongdoing that is more likely to lead to a loss.
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Understand the concept of perils, types of perils, and how they are defined in insurance policies. Learn about named perils and special open perils.
