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1. What does the Abandonment Condition in a property insurance policy state?
A. The insurer can abandon damaged property to the insured
B. The insured can demand full reimbursement without repairs
C. The insured cannot abandon damaged property and demand full reimbursement
D. The insured can always abandon property if repairs are costly
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: The Abandonment Condition prevents insureds from forcing insurers to take
over damaged property and reimburse them for full value.
2. Which of the following best defines Actual Cash Value (ACV)?
A. Replacement cost plus depreciation
B. Original purchase price
C. Replacement cost minus depreciation
D. Market value of the property
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: ACV is calculated as today’s replacement cost minus depreciation due to
age, wear, or obsolescence.
3. What is an Admitted Insurer also known as?
A. Excess carrier
B. Unauthorized insurer
C. Surplus lines carrier
D. Authorized insurer
Answer: D
EXPLANATION: An admitted or authorized insurer is one that is licensed and approved to do
business in a given state.
, 4. What is adverse selection?
A. Selecting the best coverage
B. Choosing the cheapest premium
C. Tendency for higher-risk individuals to buy insurance
D. Avoiding coverage for certain risks
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: Adverse selection occurs when individuals with a higher-than-average
likelihood of loss are more inclined to purchase insurance.
5. What does a Binder provide?
A. Permanent insurance coverage
B. A written explanation of exclusions
C. Temporary insurance coverage
D. Coverage only for fire and theft
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: A binder offers immediate, temporary insurance protection until the policy is
formally issued.
6. What is the purpose of the Appraisal Clause in property insurance?
A. To determine if coverage exists
B. To determine the amount of the premium
C. To determine value when insured and insurer disagree
D. To assess policy limits
Answer: C
EXPLANATION: The Appraisal Clause is used when the insurer and insured disagree on the
value of a loss.
7. Which policy covers multiple properties under one limit?
A. Specific insurance
B. Blanket insurance
C. Deductible insurance
D. Valued insurance
Answer: B
EXPLANATION: Blanket insurance provides one limit of insurance for multiple properties or
locations.
8. What does a Business Income Policy cover?
A. Loss of personal income