Personal Lines Flashcards
What is the ISO?
Insurance Services Office?
What are the two mandatory sections of a homeowners policy?
- Property - 1st party
2. Liability - 3rd party
What are the five coverage under Property section of homeowners policy?
A - Dwelling - insured chooses amount
B - Other structures (fences, detached garages) - 10%
C - Unscheduled Personal Property - 50%
D - Loss of Use (hotel) - 30%
Additional Coverages (FREE):
- Debris removal
- fire dept service charge
Coverage A - Homeowners policy
Dwelling - insured chooses amount
- includes materials for construction
- REPLACEMENT COST (RC)
- SPECIFIC amount
- insured chooses amount
Coverage B - Homeowners policy
- Other structures on insured premises (fences, detached structures)
- 10% of Cov A
- Replacement Cost (RC)
Coverage C - Homeowners policy
- Unscheduled Personal Property - owned by insured or resident relatives
- 50% of Cov A
- Actual Cash Value(ACV)
- coverage territory is WORLDWIDE
- automatic coverage for 30 days at a new residence
- special limits on certain types of property (limits mean - buy coverage elsewhere)
Coverage D - Homeowners policy
- Loss of Use (hotel)
- indirect loss (consequential)
- 30% of Cov A
- NO DEDUCTIBLE
- NOT TIED TO DIRECT DAMAGE
What are the additional (free) coverages under the property (section one) of homeowners policy?
- Debris removal
- Tree debris - if the tree damages covered property - max $500 - Fire department service charge - max of $500 - no deductible for fire endangering covered property
- Trees, shrubs and plants - $500 max per
- Reasonable repairs to protect from further damage
- Emergency removal for 30 days - to protect from covered peril
- Loss assessment - only in a loss assessment community
What are the three coverage under liability section of homeowners policy?
E - Liability - insured chooses amount of coverage
F - Med Pay
Additional coverages (FREE): - defense cost - lawyers
Coverage E - Homeowners policy
Liability - insured chooses amount of coverage
Coverage F - Homeowners policy
Med Pay
What are the additional (free) coverages under the liability (section two) of homeowners policy?
- defense cost - lawyers
What is considered a Unit?
Bed, Bath, Kitchen
Six eligibility reqs for Homeowners Policy:
- dwelling used principally for residential - owner occupied - seasonal (vacation) homes can be covered
- max of four units
- max of two roomers in owner’s unit
- mobile home on permanent foundation (require endorsement)
- dwelling under construction (but no theft coverage)
- farm property NOT ELIGIBLE
What are the eight Homeowners Forms available?
HO-1 = Basic
HO-2 = Broad
HO-3 = Special
HO-4 = Tenants form (renters)
HO-5 = Comprehensive (deluxe)
HO-6 = Condo Unit Owners
HO-8 = Modified Coverage (no coinsurance)
What is HO 7 form?
doesn’t exist in test land
What is HO 8 form?
doesn’t exist in test land
HO-1
Basic form - BASIC NAMED PERILS
Cov A - BASIC PERIL
Cov B - BASIC PERIL
Cov C - BASIC PERIL
HO-2
Broad form - NAMED PERILS
Cov A - BROAD PERIL
Cov B - BROAD PERIL
Cov C - BROAD PERIL
HO-3
Special form - OPEN PERILS (named exclusions)
Cov A - OPEN PERIL
Cov B - OPEN PERIL
Cov C - BROAD PERIL (NAMED PERILS)
HO-4
Tenants (renters - BROAD PERILS
Cov A - N/A
Cov B - N/A
Cov C - BROAD PERILS
HO-5
Comprehensive (deluxe) - OPEN PERILS
Cov A - OPEN PERILS
Cov B - OPEN PERILS
Cov C - OPEN PERILS
HO-6
Condo Unit Owners - BROAD PERILS
Cov A - BROAD PERILS
Cov B - N/A
Cov C - BROAD PERILS
HO-8
Modified Coverage - BASIC PERILS - no coinsurance
Cov A - BASIC PERILS
Cov B - BASIC PERILS
Cov C - BASIC PERILS
Difference between HO-3 (special) and HO-5 (comp)
Coverage C (unschedule personal property)
HO-3 = broad perils HO-5 = open perils
Which Homeowner Forms require coinsurance?
ALL BUT HO-8 (Modified Coverage Form)
Which four perils does HO-1 and HO-8 NOT cover?
- Falling objects (tree)
- Weight of Ice
- Accidental Water (appliance leak)
- Freezing
Does HO insurance cover vandalism?
Yes, all forms
Does HO insurance cover theft?
Yes, all forms
What is Volcanic Eruption damage considered in OK?
Ash + Lava
Valuation for Cov C (unschedule personal property) on all HO Forms is _____, except HO-__.
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
HO-5 - Replacement Cost (RC)
Valuation for Cov A (dwelling) and Cov B (other structures) on all HO Forms is _____, except HO-__.
Replacement Cost (RC
HO-8 - Actual Cash Value (ACV)
In a Homeowners Policy, insurer must give ___ days notice before cancellation due to non-payment?
10 day
Are vehicles licensed for road use covered under a homeowners policy?
NO - but lawnmowers, hoveround are
What are four property endorsements available on Homeowners policy?
- Earthquake
- ONE OCCURRENCE is considered a period of 72 hours - Schedule Personal Property
- Replacement Cost Value for Personal Property
- Mobile Home Endorsement