AD Banker Dwelling Policy Flashcards
The Limited Theft Coverage endorsement to the DP is used under which of the following circumstances?
A
Coverage is desired for off-premises property
B
The dwelling has been vacant for more than 60 days
C
The insured dwelling is owner-occupied
D
The insured dwelling is tenant-occupied
D (The Limited Theft Coverage endorsement may only be used if the dwelling is tenant occupied. Owner-occupied dwellings should use the Broad Theft endorsement.)
The Basic (DP-1) Dwelling Form does not include which coverage?
A
Property removed to a newly acquired residence
B
Additional living expenses
C
Fair rental value
D
Worldwide coverage on personal property with a limit up to 10% of Coverage C
B (Coverage for Additional Living Expenses is only available under the DP-2 and DP-3 forms.)
Which of the following statements about Fire Department Service Charge coverage is not correct?
A
The policy will pay up to $1,000 for Fire Department Service Charge coverage
B
Coverage does not apply if the property is located within the limits of the jurisdiction furnishing the fire department response
C
Fire Department Service Charge coverage is included under all Dwelling policy forms
D
The policy deductible does not apply to this coverage
A (A typical dwelling policy will pay up to $500 for liability assumed for fire department charges when the fire department is called to save or protect covered property from an insured peril. Coverage does not apply if the property is located within the limits of the jurisdiction furnishing the fire department response.)
The Dwelling Broad Form (DP-2) insures against all of the following perils, except:
A
Damage caused by burglars
B
Breakage of glass that is a part of a building, storm door or window
C
Accidental discharge or overflow
D
Theft
D (There is no theft coverage in a Dwelling broad Form policy.)
Which form would not insure against external explosion?
A
DP-3
B
Unendorsed DP-1
C
Endorsed DP-1
D
DP-2
B (The basic perils covered by the DP-1 form (without the extended coverage perils endorsement) are: fire, lightning, and internal explosion.)
Under a dwelling policy, an insured tenant may use up to what percentage of the Coverage C limit of insurance for a covered loss to improvements, alterations, and additions made at the insured’s expense to that part of the described location occupied by the named insured?
A
10%
B
5%
C
0%
D
20%
A (An insured tenant may use up to 10% of the Coverage C limit for a covered loss to improvements, alterations, and additions made at the insured’s expense to that part of the described location occupied by the named insured.)
The abrupt falling down or caving in of a building disallowing it to be used for its intended purpose is the definition of:
A
Defective planning
B
Earth movement
C
Collapse
D
Settling
C (Collapse is defined as the abrupt falling down or caving in of a building, but only if it cannot be occupied for its current intended purpose. If a building, or any portion of a building, is in danger of falling down or caving in – or if it’s standing, it is not in a state of collapse.)
Water damage caused by which of the following is a covered loss under the Dwelling policy?
A
Discharge caused by a plumbing failure
B
Overflow of water from a sump pump
C
Water below the surface of the ground
D
Leaks through a driveway
A (Water damage is excluded if caused by surface water, tidal water, and leakage through a building, foundation, or other structure.)
Which of the following is covered under Coverage E of the Dwelling Policy?
A
Other Structures damaged by fire
B
Additional living expenses incurred after a covered direct loss
C
Property removed to a newly acquired principal residence
D
Removal of debris of damaged covered property
B (The additional living expenses incurred by the insured while the insured’s home is uninhabitable because of a direct loss are provided by Coverage E.)
All of the following are true regarding Dwelling policy eligibility, except:
A
Farm dwellings are not eligible
B
Some incidental business occupancies are permitted
C
The dwelling must be used for seasonal or secondary purposes
D
Mobile homes are eligible if written on a DP-1
C (The dwelling must be used principally for residential dwelling purposes and MAY be occupied on a seasonal or secondary basis, but it is not required.)
Where in the Dwelling policy is it stated that earth movement, landslide, mine subsidence, and mudflow are not covered unless resulting from direct loss by fire or explosion?
A
Endorsements
B
General Exclusions
C
Insuring Agreement
D
Other Coverages
B (The perils of earth movement, landslide, mine substance, and mudflow are perils that, because of their catastrophic nature, are not insured under the Dwelling policy.)
Which of the following losses would be covered under all dwelling forms?
A
Damage caused by a sewer or drain backup
B
Collapse due to settling
C
Damage caused by subsidence of land the dwelling is sitting on
D
Fire damage to building materials and supplies that are located on the insured premises
D (Loss caused by fire is covered under all forms.)
The Personal Liability endorsement does not provide coverage for which of the following?
A
Medical payments to others
B
Injury caused to a regular resident of the dwelling
C
Defense costs
D
First aid expenses
B (Coverage does apply to expenses incurred by residence employees but not the named insured or regular residents of the named insured’s household.)
All of the following are true about liability, except:
A
The burden of proof is on the injured party to prove that the other party was negligent
B
Breach of contract is not considered an act of negligence
C
Liability policies pay costs incurred by an insured to sue negligent third parties
D
A loss may take place over a period of time rather than all at once
C (Liability policies pay the cost to defend the insured against suits by third parties. They do not cover the costs of lawsuits initiated by the insured against negligent third parties.)
Which of the following is true regarding coverage of trees, shrubs or plants under the Dwelling policies?
A
Theft of shrubs and plants is covered
B
Damage to plants by wind, hail, weight of ice, snow or sleet is not covered
C
All vehicle damage to trees, shrubs, or plants is covered
D
The Limit of Liability is $1,000 for any tree, shrub, or plant
B (Damage to outdoor plants by forces of nature other than lightning are so common that such damage is considered uninsurable. Coverage for certain other perils is provided, with a limit of $500 for any one tree, shrub, or plant. Only damage from vehicles unowned by the insured is covered.)
Under the Basic Dwelling Form, when is damage caused by vandalism included as covered peril?
A
This coverage is not available in the Basic Dwelling Policy
B
When under the unendorsed DP-1
C
When the Extended Coverage perils are added to the DP-1
D
When the V&MM endorsement is added to the DP-1
D (The DP-1 provides coverage against three perils: fire, lightning, and internal explosion. The Vandalism and Malicious Mischief endorsement adds coverage for damage caused by vandalism.)
Sudden and accidental damage from artificially generated electrical current best describes a(n):
A
Mechanical breakdown
B
Internal explosion
C
Power surge
D
Power failure
C (Sudden and accidental damage from artificially generated electrical current is caused by man-made electricity or power surge.)
All of the following statements are correct regarding the Fire Department Service Charge in Dwelling Policies, except:
A
Coverage is not provided if the premises is within the same jurisdiction as the fire department
B
The policy deductible does not apply to this coverage
C
The policy will pay up to $1,000
D
The coverage is additional insurance
C (A typical Dwelling policy will pay up to $500 for liability assumed for fire department charges when the fire department is called to save or protect covered property from an insured peril. Coverage does not apply if the property is located within the limits of the city, municipality, or protection district furnishing the fire department response. This is additional insurance and the policy deductible does not apply.)
The Dwelling Broad Form (DP-2) insures against all of the following perils, except:
A
Damage caused by burglars
B
Breakage of glass that is a part of a building, storm door or window
C
Accidental discharge or overflow
D
Theft
D (There is no theft coverage in a Dwelling broad Form policy.)
Which of the following losses would be covered under the Dwelling Policy DP-1?
A
Fire damage to building materials on the insured premises
B
Damage caused by a backup of the sewer pipes
C
Collapse caused by insect damage
D
Land subsidence of the insured’s land
A (Coverage A includes materials and supplies located on or next to the Described Location used to construct, alter, or repair the dwelling on the Location.)
An insured looking to cover the dwelling against damage from hail would need to purchase which dwelling form?
A
DP-3
B
Any form except for the unendorsed DP-1
C
DP-1
D
DP-2
B (Hail is a covered peril under the DP-3, the DP-2, and the DP-1 if purchased with the Extended Coverage endorsement.)
Of the Dwelling Policy forms, which one would cover an owned mobile home permanently affixed to a foundation?
A
DP-2
B
DP-1, 2, or 3
C
DP-1
D
DP-3
C (A mobile home is only eligible for coverage under the DP-1.)
Policyholder L has a DP-1 with a Coverage A amount of $300,000. Following a severe storm, she suffers a covered loss to the dwelling of $275,000 and a covered loss to a detached swimming pool of $30,000. How much will L’s policy pay?
A
$250,000
B
$300,000
C
$275,000
D
$305,000
B (The pool is covered under Coverage B, which pays up to 10% of Coverage A, or $30,000. However, because L’s policy is written on the DP-1 form, the Coverage B limit is included in, not additional to, the Coverage A limit. Therefore, the most the policy will pay is $300,000.)
Under Coverage C of the Special Dwelling Form, all of the following are included, except:
A
Property of others that is in the care, custody, and control of the insured
B
Household and personal property
C
Pets belonging to the insured
D
At the insured’s option, property of guests and servants
C (The policy does not cover animals or pets.)