with correct answers
Homeowner's policy eligibility - ANSWERSnamed insured to be owner/occupant (except
ho4 & ho6)
dwelling must be principal residence and incidental business is permitted.
ho4 and ho6 are written for personal property and personal liability of the named
insured who does not own the building.
ho4 is designed for tenants of a residential unit.
ho6 is designed for owners of condo/coops.
eligible residential dwellings contain 1-4 residents and no more than 2
roomers/boarders.
dwellings under construction and that will be primary residence are eligible for
coverage.
Broad form HO-2 - ANSWERSNames perils for A and B. Fire, lignting, windstorm, hail,
explosion, riot/civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, vandalism/mm, theft, falling
objects, weight of ice, snow or sleet, accidental discharge of water or steam, sudden
and accidental tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging, freezing, sudden and
accidental damage from artificially generated electrical current, volcanic eruption- losses
are valued replacement value.
Does not cover loss to a fence, driveway, or walk caused by a veh owned/operated by
the insured.
HO-3 Special form - ANSWERSOpen perils for A & B. Losses to A&B are replacement
value. Exclusions: collapse, freezing of appliances unless reasonable care was taken to
maintain heat or shut off water supply, freezing, thawing, pressure or weight of water or
ice on patios,fences, swimming pools, theft, vandalism if vacant, mold, fungus, dry rot,
wear and tear, smoke from smudging/industrial, pollution, settling, cracking, birds,
vermin, animals owned or kept by insured.
Personal property is named perils from ho-2. ACV
Includes losses to a fence, driveway, etc... owned by insured. burden of proof for losses
falls to the insurer for dwelling/other structures, but insured for personal property.
Contents broad form HO-4 - ANSWERSrenters- no coverage for dwelling. See named
perils from ho2 and 3.
Comprehensive HO5 - ANSWERSbroadest coverage- best
, a, b and c are open perils
replacement cost for a and B and personal property is acv.
unit owner's ho6 - ANSWERSnamed peril coverage for owners of a condo or coop for a
and c. B does not appear. if they have other structures, we will include in A. insures
personal property any where in the world.
Modified form ho-8 - ANSWERSold homes and modified
insures older homes when replacement and market value are disproportionate. old 3
story Victorian. if the dwelling were destroyed in a loss, the insured would not want to
restore or replace it exactly as it was before. limit of insurance should reflect functional
replacement value.
Insured - ANSWERSnamed insured and his spouse if spouse is in the household.
other resident relatives who are relatives, or under 21 and in the care of the insured.
full time students living away at college if they are under 24 and related to the insured.
were a a resident of the named insureds household before going to college or are 21
and in the care of the named insured.
Section II liability- any person or org legally respn. for covered animals or watercraft
owned by the insured unless business.
Motor vehicle in respect to liability- persons using a covered vehicle on an insured
location with the insured's consent and persons while engaged in employment of the
named insured or resident relative
Insured location - ANSWERSresidence premises
part of the premises.
Any premises used by the named insured such as a boat slip
any premises not owned but the insured is temporarily residing.
Vacant land other than farm land owned or rented to an insured.
land owned by or rented by an insured on which a dwelling is being built.
cemetery plots or burial vaults
any part of a premises occasionally rented to an insured for other than business
purposes such as a banquet hall
Residence employee - ANSWERSemployee of an insured whose duties relate to the
maintenance or use of the premises.
person who performs similar duties elsewhere that are not related to any business of
the insured. hired to paint a house.
Residence premises - ANSWERSfamily dwelling where the named insured resides
2, 3, or 4 family dwelling in which the named insured resides in one of the family units
part of any other building where the insured resides.
includes other structures, barn, detached garage.
business means - ANSWERStrade, profession or occupation engaged in on a full time,
part time or occasional basis except- volunteer activities, home day care with no