TEXAS ALL LINES ADJUSTER STUDY REVIEWS

TEXAS ALL LINES ADJUSTER STUDY REVIEWS In order to become a licensed Insurance Adjuster in the state of TX, an individual must be_______________ yrs old. - CORRECT ANSWER-18 The Texas All Lines Adjuster License can only be held by residents of TX? T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-False List type of Insurance Adjuster Licenses available in Texas: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. All Lines 2. Work Comp 3. Surety 4. Casualty & Property 5. Public Adjuster The TX All Lines Insurance Adjuster License is valid for 2 yrs, and subject to Continue Ed requirements set forth by TDI. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-True The All Lines License can be renewed within ____________ days of its expiration. - CORRECT ANSWER-90 days If you are audited by TDI and they find that you haven't completed the necessary CE hours to maintain your license, they can fine you __________ per uncompleted hour. - CORRECT ANSWER-$50 Section 542.057 in the Tx Insurance Code was designed to ___________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Insure prompt payment of claims Section 542.059 in the Tx Insurance code allows _________________________ to be expempt. - CORRECT ANSWER-Catastrophe Within the first 15 calendar days of receiving the claim you must: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Ack receipt of claim in writing. 2. Investigate 3. Request additional information from clmt. Once the insurance company receives the requested items they have 15 business days to: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Except or deny claim 2. Request more time for arsin or engineering How many do you have after your license expires to renew it? - CORRECT ANSWER90 days When does your license expire? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 years on your birthday How many business days do you have for arsin? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 business days How many business days do you have for engineering? - CORRECT ANSWER-45 business days Penalties for insurer's who delay paying claims beyond ___________ days unless delay is authorized by TX law. - CORRECT ANSWER-60 days How many days does the insurer have to send a check once they agree to pay the claim? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 business days The deceptive trade practices act prevents insurers from refusing a policy renewal based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Age 2. Sex 3. Religion A carrier can refuse renewal of a policy due to _________ non weather related claims in ______________ years or less. - CORRECT ANSWER-3 & 3 Home Owners - A provides coverage A (structure) and Coverage B (personal property contents) on a ________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Names Peril Home owners - B provides coverage A (structure) for ___________________, unless specifically excluded and coverage B (personal property contents) on a names peril basis. - CORRECT ANSWER-All risk Coverage A (dwelling) has a _____________ % of coverage A limit of liability for other structure. - CORRECT ANSWER-10% Coverage B (Personal Property Contents) provides: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Coverage of property anywhere in the world 2. Special limits on certain property, ie theft Special Limist of Liability: 1. Cash is limited to _____________. 2. Jewelry theft loss limited to __________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. $500; if you have over $500 that is stolen, you still only get $500. 2. $1000 max for 1 article stolen / $2500 max for more than 1 article stolen. Coverage C protects against _______________________. - CORRECT ANSWERPersonal Liability Coverage D protects against __________________________. - CORRECT ANSWERMedical payment to others Animals or birds owned or kept by an insured or occupants of the premises are covered under _______________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWERExclusions (birds and animals are not covered) Fire, Hurricane, Wind storm, theft are examples of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Peril What part of the policy do you find a persons name and locations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dec page Ending a policy before a renewal date is known as ______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Cancellation Special limit only applies to ______________________? - CORRECT ANSWER-Theft Guarantee and makes sure an obligation is met is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Surety Bond What do endorsements do on a policy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Add coverage to the policy What is indemnity? - CORRECT ANSWER-To hold harmless. Transferring your risk to an insurance policy. What are losses: 1. Direct loss 2. Indirect loss 3. Consequential loss 4. Liability loss - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Direct Loss: actual physical loss 2. Indirect loss: cannot use property due to loss. 3. Loss due to spoilage such as food. 4. loss to a 3rd party What is additional living expense ALE? - CORRECT ANSWER-If residence premises wholly or partially uninhabitable then ALE meaning increase in living expenses. Limits of liability for ALE is 20% of Coverage A. Max coverage for trees, shrubs, etc? - CORRECT ANSWER-Max coverage limit is 5% of coverage A subject also to $1000 per tree, shrub and plant. Loss due to fire, lightning, explosion, aircraft, vehicles not owned by residents, vandalism mischief, riot, theft, etc. Are trees blown down by windstorm covered? - CORRECT ANSWER-No coverage for loss by windstorm unless it's covered under perils caused by loss. What is an endorsement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Add coverage to a policy on dec page. What's an example of an endorsement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Back up sewer and drain BUSD What is exclusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Eliminates coverage, cannot insure everything. ___________________ underwrites all flood insurance. - CORRECT ANSWER-FEMA Who writes FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Private insurance companies FEMA insures _______________% of these losses? - CORRECT ANSWER-100% What are the eligibility for replacement cost under FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Single family resident 2. 80% coverage 3. Primary residence What are 2 deductibles under FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Structure 2.Content What is the max FEMA coverage for dwelling? - CORRECT ANSWER-$250,000 max limit structure losses What is the max content loss under FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER-$100,000 max limit in content loss What is the debris removal under FEMA for other debris? - CORRECT ANSWER- $30,000 for other debris What is the debris removal for your debris under FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER- $30,000 for your debris What is the increased cost of compliance under FEMA? - CORRECT ANSWER- $30,000 max limit for demolition and stilts FEMA will repair your home to: safe, secure and sanitary but will not pay ______________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-ALE Additional Living Expense