3- Dwelling Policy Flashcards
Debris
remains of anything broken down or destoryed
Incidental occupancy
minor uses that are accessory to or support the predominant occupancy (ex. piano teacher giving in-home lessons)
Ordinance
a law that must be complied with
Overinsurance
when a property’s insurance coverage exceeds its cash value
Premises
a house or building (including land and outer buildings) utilized by a business
Vandalism
intentional destruction of damage to property
Dwelling Property policies can be purchased to do what?
Insure properties for residential purpose under specific situations (usually rental properties)
What are some of the situations that can be insured under a dwelling policy?
- Up to 5 roomers or boarders;
- Up to 4 residential units;
- Properties in the course of construction
- Owner occupied, tenant occupied, or both
- Mobile homes in basic form
- Seasonal dwellings unoccupied for 3 or more months
- Not designated as farm property
Structure of dwelling property (DP) forms.
- Agreement
- Definitions
- Deductible
- Coverages
- Perils Insured Against
- General Exclusions
- Conditions
Form number for a Basic form.
DP 00 01 or DP1
Form number for a Broad form.
DP 00 02 or DP2
Form number for a Special form.
DP 00 03 or DP3
Perils covered in a Basic form.
Named Peril
Perils covered in a Broad form.
Named Peril
Perils covered in a Special form.
Open Peril
What are extended coverage perils?
WHARVES
- Windstorm;
- Hail;
- Aircraft/vehicles;
- Riot/Civil Commotion;
- Volcanic Eruption;
- Explosion;
- Smoke
What else can coverage be added for in the Basic form?
Vandalism and Malicious mischief (VMM)
What are the restrictions of explosion coverage on the basic form?
Only internal explosions are covered, unless otherwise stated in an extended coverage plan
What is included in aircraft coverage in the basic form?
Damage from planes, self-propelled missiles, and spacecraft.
What is NOT covered under windstorm/hail policies?
- Damage to awnings/signs
- Rowboats and canoes
- Trees, shrubs, plants, or lawns
What perils does the broad form expand coverage on?
- Breakage of glass and safety glazing material is covered under vandalism
- Explosion peril no longer has listed exceptions
What acronym is used for broad form coverage perils?
B.B. BICE-GOLF
- Bursting Heating systems;
- Burglary;
- Breaking water heaters;
- Ice, Snow, Sleet weight;
- Collapsed buildings or part of buildings;
- Electrical damage;
- Glass breakage;
- Objects falling from outside;
- Leaking water or steam damage;
- Freezing of plumbing
What are the exceptions for broad form coverage perils regarding Damage from Burglars?
No coverage if the property has been vacant for more than 60 days prior to burglar