CPCU 500 Exam Study Guide/ Questions
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Key questions in determining insurable interest - ANSWER>>1. What is insurable
interest
2. When must insurable interest exist
3. Why require insurable interest
4. What is the legal basis of insurable interest
5. What happens when insurable interest overlap
Problems associated with maintain insurance to value - ANSWER>>1. The amount
of insurance required to maintain insurance to value is based on the property's
value at the time of loss, but the limit is chosen at the time of policy inception
2. The insured often selects the policy limits based on his best guess, not on a
valid appraisal.
3. Even with an appraisal, the true insurable value at the time of loss cannot be
measured exactly until the property is actually repaired or replaced
4. Values fluctuate over time
Insurance buyers can minimize those four problems by - ANSWER>>1. Using a
professional appraiser to determine the current replacement cost value and then
reappraising the property every few years
2. Adjusting the appraisal annually using indexes and/or a record of additions and
deletions
3. Reviewing and revising limits periodically
4. Using appropriate coverage options such as
Agreed value optional coverage
Inflation guard protection
Peak season endorsement
, Approaches used in property insurance to value property - ANSWER>>1. actual
cash value
2. replacement cost
3. agreed value approach
4. functional value
Valuation of Liability Losses are typically based on - ANSWER>>1. The relevant
policy provisions and
2. The extent of the bodily injury and/or property damage to others
The most the insurer will pay is the lesser of - ANSWER>>1. The applicable policy
limit
2. The compensable amount of the loss
Purposes of deductibles - ANSWER>>1. To reduce the insurer's cost by eliminating
the inefficiencies of dollar trading and eliminating insurer loss settlement and
other administrative expense for loss under the deductable.
2. To encourage risk control
3. To reduce the morale and moral hazard incentive
How deductibles are handled in liability insurance: the insurer - ANSWER>>1.
Defends the claim on a first - dollar basis
2. Pays all covered losses
3. Bills the insured for the amount of losses up to the deductible.
Limited use of liability deductibles - ANSWER>>1. The insurer wants the insured to
report every claim and not play adjuster and attorney. Simply, the insurer wants
to control the claim settlement.
2. The premium credit would be small
3. Few people sue for small amounts
4. The insurer must try to collect the deductible amount from the insured.
and Answers/100% Correct!!
Key questions in determining insurable interest - ANSWER>>1. What is insurable
interest
2. When must insurable interest exist
3. Why require insurable interest
4. What is the legal basis of insurable interest
5. What happens when insurable interest overlap
Problems associated with maintain insurance to value - ANSWER>>1. The amount
of insurance required to maintain insurance to value is based on the property's
value at the time of loss, but the limit is chosen at the time of policy inception
2. The insured often selects the policy limits based on his best guess, not on a
valid appraisal.
3. Even with an appraisal, the true insurable value at the time of loss cannot be
measured exactly until the property is actually repaired or replaced
4. Values fluctuate over time
Insurance buyers can minimize those four problems by - ANSWER>>1. Using a
professional appraiser to determine the current replacement cost value and then
reappraising the property every few years
2. Adjusting the appraisal annually using indexes and/or a record of additions and
deletions
3. Reviewing and revising limits periodically
4. Using appropriate coverage options such as
Agreed value optional coverage
Inflation guard protection
Peak season endorsement
, Approaches used in property insurance to value property - ANSWER>>1. actual
cash value
2. replacement cost
3. agreed value approach
4. functional value
Valuation of Liability Losses are typically based on - ANSWER>>1. The relevant
policy provisions and
2. The extent of the bodily injury and/or property damage to others
The most the insurer will pay is the lesser of - ANSWER>>1. The applicable policy
limit
2. The compensable amount of the loss
Purposes of deductibles - ANSWER>>1. To reduce the insurer's cost by eliminating
the inefficiencies of dollar trading and eliminating insurer loss settlement and
other administrative expense for loss under the deductable.
2. To encourage risk control
3. To reduce the morale and moral hazard incentive
How deductibles are handled in liability insurance: the insurer - ANSWER>>1.
Defends the claim on a first - dollar basis
2. Pays all covered losses
3. Bills the insured for the amount of losses up to the deductible.
Limited use of liability deductibles - ANSWER>>1. The insurer wants the insured to
report every claim and not play adjuster and attorney. Simply, the insurer wants
to control the claim settlement.
2. The premium credit would be small
3. Few people sue for small amounts
4. The insurer must try to collect the deductible amount from the insured.
