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Insurance Valuation Methods Quiz
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Insurance Valuation Methods Quiz

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Which of the following best describes indirect loss in insurance language?

  • Damage to equipment and furniture
  • Physical damage to property caused by a disaster or accident
  • Tangible losses that can be seen and touched
  • Loss of income and increased expenses resulting from the insured's inability to use the damaged property (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of insurance loss valuation?

  • Helping insurers determine the appropriate compensation to repair or replace damaged property
  • Determining the monetary value of a property loss (correct)
  • Specifying the amount of money an insured will receive if a covered loss occurs
  • Preventing perils from causing direct losses
  • What are examples of direct losses in insurance?

  • Loss of contents due to fire and smoke damage
  • Damage to a building, equipment, and furniture (correct)
  • Wind damage from a hurricane and shock damage from an earthquake
  • Loss of income and increased expenses resulting from the insured's inability to use the damaged property
  • What term is used in business insurance policies to refer to indirect losses?

    <p>Consequential losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which valuation method represents the current value of an insured property or asset in the open market at the time of a covered loss?

    <p>Market value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Actual cash value' represent in the valuation methods?

    <p>The amount to replace damaged property, minus depreciation at the time of the loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Functional Replacement cost' refer to in the valuation methods?

    <p>The cost to repair or replace the damaged building with less costly common construction materials and methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of 'Agreed Value' insurance?

    <p>It guarantees the insured will receive the full amount agreed upon in the event of a loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Valued Policy Law (VPL)' require insurance companies to do in the event of a total loss?

    <p>Pay the full value of a policy to the insured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Replacement cost' valuation method, what amount will the insured receive to repair or replace the damaged property?

    <p>The actual cost of repair or replacement at the time of loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'Market value' and 'Actual cash value' in the valuation methods?

    <p>Market value represents the current value of the property, while actual cash value represents the amount to replace damaged property minus depreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Valued Policy' refer to in insurance?

    <p>A policy in which the insurer and insured agree on a stated amount that will be paid in the event of a future loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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