Property and Casualty Insurance Flashcards
Name the 12 perils covered by basic homeowners insurance
Fire Lightning Windstorm Hail Riot or civil commotion Aircraft Vehicles Smoke Vandalism or malicious mischief Explosion Theft Volcanic eruption
Name the 6 perils covered by broad coverage
Falling objects
The weight of ice, snow or sleet
Accidental discharge or overflow of water or a stream
Explosion, cracking, burning, or bulging of hot water heater, air con, fire sprinkler or household appliance
Freezing of the above systems
Sudden and accidental damage from an artificially generated electrical current
What is open-perils coverage and what are the exclusions?
This coverage is so broad that it covers everything excluding: Earthquakes Floods Neglect War or nuclear hazards Power failure Intentional loss
What are the homeowners policy sections and their sub-coverages?
Section I: Property loss
- Coverage A: insures the dwelling
- Coverage B: insures other structures
- Coverage C: insures general personal property
- Coverage D: provide loss-of-use coverage
- Coverage B-D are a percentage of Coverage A*
Section II: Liability loss
- Coverage E: comprehensive liability
- Coverage F: medical payments to others
What is the HO-2 policy?
Broad form (named perils). Provides broad coverage for dwelling and personal property
What is the HO-3 policy?
Special form (open perils). The most popular homeowner policy. Real property is covered on an open-peril basis unless specifically excluded. Covers all perils in HO-2 as well
What is the HO-4 policy?
Contents broad (tenants or renters). Covers personal liability and loss of use
What is the HO-5 policy?
Comprehensive form. Similarly to HO-3, but personal property is also on open peril basis
What is the HO-6 policy?
Unit (condominium) form. Provides coverage for condo owners personal belongings and any structural area the condo owner is responsible for
What is the HO-8 policy?
Modified form for special risks. Use for older homes that have replacement costs exceeding its market value. This policy will provide replacement costs, labor and material, necessary to get the dwelling functional
What is inland marine or “floater” insurance?
Used to cover more valuable personal property rather than less valuable items around the house. (An art collection vs a blender)
Covers articles in transit
What is the market value of a home?
The price a willing buyer and willing seller, would exchange property
What is the assessed value of a home?
The value at which the taxation authority would levy property taxes - typically 60-80% of the market value
What is the replacement cost value of a home?
The amount it would cost to rebuild the home as is. This is the amount that should be insured
What is the coinsurance provision?
A provision that requires homeowners to insure at least 80% of their home’s replacement value.