EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Agreed value - ans- rr rr rr
Property policy with a provision agreed upon by the insurer and insured as to the amount
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of insurance that represents a fair valuation for the property at the time the insurance is wr
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itten. At the time of a loss, the policy pays the agreed value as specific on the policy sched
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ule, regardless of the insured property's appreciation or depreciaion.
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Absolute liability - ans- rr rr rr
Any conduct that is inherently dangerous (swimming pools, explosives, wild animals) imp
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oses absolute liability.
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Actual cash value - ans- rr rr rr rr
A loss valuation method used in many property forms is determined by today's replaceme
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nt cost - depreciation for age and obsolescence
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Perils - ans-The causes of loss insured against in an insurance policy
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Speculative risk - ans-Involves the chance of gain or loss and is not insurable
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Libel - ans-A type of intentional tort; is NOT an element of negligence
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4 elements of negligence - ans-Duty, breach, injury, unbroken chain
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Actual Cash Value (ACV) - ans-
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Method of valuation that reinforces the principle of indemnity because it recognizes the re
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duction of value of property as it ages. (Depreciation-current replacement cost)
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Per occurrence - ans-
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A type of limit liability that sets the amount for all claims that arise from a single incident at
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a certain number
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Indemnity - ans- rr rr
Insurance principle that states that the insured can inly collect for the amount of the loss e
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ven if the policy is written with greater benefit limits
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, Agreed value - ans- rr rr rr
Works best for items whose calue does not fluctuate much; when a loss occurs, the policy
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pays the agreed value as specified on the policy schedule, regardless of the insured item'
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s appreciation or depreciation
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Deductible - ans- rr rr
The amount of loss retained by the insured (property); retention (liability). Most property c
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overages include this; most liability policies do not include retention.
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Stated value contract - ans-Is used to pre- rr rr rr rr rr rr rr
establish the amount of coverage available for property items that are difficult to value. Th
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e value of the insured items is determined at the time the policy is written, not at the time o
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f loss.
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Direct loss - ans-Damage caused by a peril that is insured against
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Proximate cause - ans- rr rr rr
The reasonably forseeable act ir event that results in an injury or damage AKA direct liabil
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ity
Stated amount coverage - ans- rr rr rr rr
The value of the insured property is determined at the time the policy is written. In the eve
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nt of a loss, the amount is paid without regard to any coinsurance provision. If the loss is l
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ess than the total, rhe insurer has salvage rights with the insured having first right of refus
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al of the slavage.
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Pure risk - ans- rr rr rr
Situations that can only reault in a loss or no change; the only type insurance companies
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are willing to accept
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Consequential loss - ans- rr rr rr
AKA indirect loss, a second financial loss caused by a covered direct loss
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Concealment - ans- rr rr
When a person withholds a material fact that is crucial to making a decision/
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underwriting decisions. rr
Duties of the insurer found in property policy conditions - ans-
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Return any premiums to the insured, pay covered losses, provide advance notice of canc
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ellation, report to the state (not to the policyholders)
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Assignment - ans- rr rr
The transfer of a legal right or interest in an insurance policy; usually valid only with the pri
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or written consent of the insurer
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