Insurance Flashcards
Basic coverage
12 Perils Fire Vehicles Lightening Smoke Windstorm Vandalism Hail Explosions Riot Thrift Aircraft Volcano
Broad coverage
All from basic coverage plus:
Falling objects
Weight of ice, snow and sleet
Accidental discharge of water
Sudden and accidental cracking, burning or bulging of appliance
Freezing of plumbing, heating or gas lines
Damage from artificially generated electrical currents
Property Insurance Section I and II
Section I: Coverage A dwelling B other structures C personal property D loss of use
Section II: Coverage
E personal liability
F medical payments to others
Perils
Basic and broad - named perils
Open - all perils except for exclusions Movement of the earth Ordinance or law regulations Damage from rising waters Nuclear hazard Power failure Intentional acts Neglect
Partial losses for HO insurance
Actual Insurance
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(Co-Insurance x replacement cost)
x amount of loss
Actual cash vs replacement costs
Bought tv for $2800, 3 years ago. It was stolen and now cost $1500 for new tv. Tv is 60% depreciated.
Actual cash = replacement cost - (replacement cost x depreciation), $1500 - 900 = $600
Replacement = $1500
Never considered about original costs!
Home owner policies
HO - 1 Basic Form (Perils 1 - 12) HO - 2 Broad form (1 - 18 perils) HO - 3 Special form (open perils) HO - 4 Renters policy HO - 5 comprehensive (umbrella policy) HO - 6 Condo policy HO - 8 Modified Coverage - functional replacement
Risk Management Guidelines
Severity $$
Frequency - # of Times in a given period
High Severity / High Frequency - Avoidance
High Severity / Low Frequency - Transfer (Insurance)
Low Severity / High Frequency - Retention/Reduction
Low Severity / Low Frequency - Retention
Risk - Company Prespective
Law of Large Number
A larger group makes it easier to predict events
Larger groups pool funds for use in claims
Causes of Insured Loss
Perils - Actual cause of loss (fire, wind, tornado)
Hazard - Condition that increase the likelihood of a loss occurring (Moral, Morale or Physical Hazard)
Moral, Morale or Physical Hazard
Moral - Dishonesty/Fraud
Morale - indifference
Physical Hazards - Icy roads in MN, hurricanes in FL
Insurable Losses
- Large number of similar exposure units
- Losses must be accidental from insured’s view
- Losses must be measurable and determinable
- Losses must not pose a catastrophic risk for the insurer
- Premiums must be affordable
Elements of a valid contract
- offer / acceptance
- competency of all parties
- exchange of consideration
- lawful purpose
Principle of Indemnity
_ Only entitled to compensation to extent of loss and cannot profit (made whole)
- Subrogation clause - cannot receive compensation from both insurer and 3rd party and ins company has right to sue on your behalf.
Insurable interst
Property and Liability - must exist at time of policy inception and at time of loss
Life Insurance - only need insurable interest at time of policy. (Insurable if Blood, Marriage or Business)