Insurance Flashcards
Section 1 coverages (A-D)
A: dwelling
B: Other structures
C: personal property
D: loss of use
Section 2 coverage (E-F)
E: personal liability
F: medical payments to others
Basic Perils
- Fire 2. Vehicles 3. Lightning 4. Smoke 5. Windstorm 6. Vandalism 7. Hail 8. Explosion 9. Riot 10. Theft 11. Aircraft 12. Volcano
Broad perils
- Falling objects 14. Weight of ice, snow sleet 15. Accidental overflow of water 16. Bursting appliances 17. Freezing of appliances 18. Damage from electrical current
Open peril
Protects against all perils except those specifically excluded
Exclusions: neglect, flood and earthquake
Exclusions from all HO policies
Movement of ground
Ordinance of law
Damage from water
War or Nuclear hazard
Power failure
Intentional act
Neglect
Coverage A
Dwelling
Covers repair or replacement cost of house and attached structures
Must carry 80% of replacement cost
Coverage B
Other structures
10% of amount of coverage A
Not covered if used for business
Coverage C
Personal property
50% of the amount of coverage A
Limited places on personal property losses
Coverage D
Loss of use
Additional living expenses incurred while home is damaged and
Rental income lost
Coverage E
Personal Liability
Protects against claims of bodily injury and property damage
Coverage F
Medical payments to others regardless of fault
HO -1
Basic coverage
HO-2
Broad coverage
HO-3
Open perils coverage
HO-4
Renters insurance
Broad form
HO-6
Condo
Broad coverage
HO-8
Basic perils
Covers repairs vs replacement
HO-15
Endorsements
The Principal of Indemnity
- insured only entitled to compensation to the extent of the insured financial loss
- cannot make a profit from an insurance contract
Auto Insurance limits
Shown as 3 numbers ex: 50k/ 100k/ 30k
1) max amount for bodily injuries per person
2) total amount of bodily injuries per accident
3) max amount for property damage per accident
Aleatory contract
Agreement effected by chance occurring when the involved parties pay an unequal $
Unilateral contract
One sided contract
Contract of adhesion
Terms of contract set by one party and agreed to and accepted by the other