Chapter 3 Flashcards
Two different systems used to insure automobiles in Canada
- Private.
- Compulsory government insurers.
3 types of standard policy forms (SPF) that are used to insure vehicles
SPF NO. 1- owners form
SPF NO. 4 - standard garage automobile policy.
SPF NO. 6 - standard nonowned automobile policy.
Briefly explain what is meant by “standard” policy forms
Developed by insurance industry for all types of auto risks
3 provinces were compulsory government insurance plans exist
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Identify 3 types of automobiles that can be insured under an SPF # 1
- Automobiles of the private passenger type
- Commercial vehicles, trucks delivery automobiles.
- Public automobiles such as buses and taxi cabs.
Minimum third-party liability limit required by law for private passenger vehicles in Manitoba
$200,000
Identify the additional hazard faced by insurers of public vehicles
When the number of passengers increase
3 sections of coverages available under the SPF # 1.
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Accident benefits
Physical damage
Costs provided under section B - accident benefits
-Rehabilitation costs
-Reimbursement of reasonable medical expenses
-Funeral expenses
-Loss of income
-Death benefit
4 options available under section C - physical damage
- All perils.
- Collision or upset
- Comprehensive
- Specified perils.
SEF NO. 44 family protection endorsement.
Increase third party liability, limits available to victims of such accidents to the same limits as purchased under their own policy. When the claim is made, payment will be limited to the difference between the liability insurance limit of the insurance policy, and that carried by the motors at fault.
Identify the coverage limits and the maximum time provided for loss of use under section C - physical damage
20-30 dollars a day
Maximum 30 days
Identify the endorsement available for sections C if loss of use of theft is not adequate for the insureds need
SEF NO. 20 LOU ENDORSEMENT
-Rental of substitute
-Taxi cabs, or public means of transportation
Identify one use of an automobile, which is not deemed to be renting or leasing of the automobile to another
When a vehicle of an employee is used in the business of his employer for which he is paid
SEF NO. 5c
When a vehicle is leased to an individual or business for 30 days or less
SEF NO. 5
When a vehicle is leased by an individual or business for longer than 30 days
SPF NO. 8
To indemnify the lessor when the lessee fails to maintain the required insurance as stated in the lease.
SEF NO. 5d
To indemnify the lessor if the lessee sold the vehicle and disappeared
Identify two coverages which are automatically extended from the lessee’s own insurance to the rented vehicle if they wish to rent for less than 30 days
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ACCIDENT BENEFITS