Insurance Planning Flashcards
Risk
Possibility of loss
Peril
Cause of possible loss. This is what’s insured against.
Hazard
Creates or increases the chance of loss.
Elements of insurance
- Large number of homogeneous exposure units
- Loss must be definite and measurable
- Must be fortuitous or accidental
- Must not be catastrophic to insurance company
Methods to avoid/reduce risk
Avoidance, Diversification, Transference (insurance), Retention (deductible/co-insurance), Reduce.
Insurable interests
Property/Casualty: At inception AND at time of claim.
Life: At inception but need not be at time of claim.
Parts of the insurance contract:
Declaration page
Factual statements that identify the specific person/property/activity being insured.
Parts of the insurance contract:
Definitions
Explains key policy terms.
Parts of the insurance contract:
Insuring Agreement
Explains basic promise of the insurance company.
Parts of the insurance contract:
Conditions
Explains duties and rights of both parties.
Parts of the insurance contract:
Exclusions
Circumstances where the insurer will not pay.
Negligences (5)
- Attractive nuisances (swimming pools/vacant lot).
- Negligence per se (violate a statute. School crosswalk)
- Strict liability (product liability)
- Absolute liability (Workers comp or owning a wild animal)
- Vicarious liability (respondent superior. Principals/Agents)
Defenses
- Assumption of risk
- Contributory (jay walking/being drunk)
- Comparative (A is 20%, Bis 80%)
- Last clear chance (road rage)
Calculating Life Insurance Needs
Capital utilization: Uses annuitization to provide needed income BUT LEAVES NO MONEY at the end of planned period.
Capital needs approach (Capital Retention/Interest Only): Uses interest only.
Insurance Rating Service/Category
AM Best A++-F. Two letters “AM” = Two ++ in rating.
Standard & Poor AAA-CCC
Sections of Homeowner’s Policy
Section I
A- Abode. Dwelling and Attached structures.
B- Buildings. Structures SEPARATED from dwelling.
C- Contents. Contents and personal property.
D- ‘Dittional/Demnity. Loss of use. This is additional living expenses arising from damage to the insured property.
Section II
E- Enemies. Liability
F- First Aid. Medical payments
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-1
Basic coverage for all sections.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-2
Broad coverage for all sections.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-3
Open coverage for A, B, D.
Broad coverage for C.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-4
Renters insurance.
Broad coverage for C & D only.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-5
Open coverage for all sections.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-6
Condo Owners.
Open coverage for C.
Broad coverage for D.
Can have some coverage for A and B.
Homeowners Forms of Coverage:
HO-7
Mobile home coverage.
Excluded Property Under Personal Property Coverage
- Animals, birds, or fish
- Motorized land vehicles and aircraft
- Property of roomers, boarders, and other tenants
- Property contained in an apartment regularly rented or held for rental to others by the insured (unless specifically endorsed).