Homeowners Policy Flashcards
What HO form covers a historic home with replacement cost more than the market value?
HO-8 (modified homeowners)
In homeowners policies, what determines the amount an insurer will pay under Coverage D?
The amount of coverage on a dwelling
How many owner-occupied residences per covered home are allowed be Homeowners policies?
An HO policy may insure a property that has 1-4 family owner-occupied residences.
When would theft of property of guests and residence employees be covered under the HO-8 form?
Only while on the insured premises
In homeowners policies, which coverage provides protection against an indirect or consequential loss?
Coverage D - Loss of use
What coverage forms are available in Homeowners policies?
HO-2, HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, HO-6, and HO-8
When is an appraisal needed and how can it be requested?
If an insured and an insurer disagree about the value of a property loss, either party can make a written demand for an appraisal.
What type of coverage is included in Homeowners policies, but is not available in Dwelling policies?
Liability coverage
Under Coverage C of an HO-3 policy, what is the amount of insurance provided for personal property?
At least 50% of the Coverage A limit (this applies to all policies except for HO-4 and HO-6
What is mysterious disappearance?
Misplacement or loss of property without knowledge as to the location, time and cause of the loss?
What does form HO-5 cover?
The dwelling and other structures, as well as contents and personal property
What are some of the exclusions from coverage in all of the H
Homeowners forms?
Land, structures used for business purposes, animals/birds/fish, aircraft, rented property, electronic data, and motor vehicles
In order for forms HO-2, HO-3, and HO-5 to provide coverage, a dwelling mu#t be insured for at least what percentage of replacement cost?
80%
What are the limits of theft coverage on an HO-8 policy?
The actual cash value of what was stolen; however, additional limits may apply to certain classes of property.
What are the 2 liability coverages included in Homeowners policy forms?
Coverage E - Personal Liability, and
Coverage F - Medical Payments to Others