PSI Premium Property Flashcards
What is an example of replacement cost valuation?
Fair market value of item at time of loss
True or False: Lightning is covered under a DP-1 form without extended coverage.
True - Without endorsement DP-1 only insures against perils of fire, lightning and internal explosion.
What principle holds that the insurer relies on the truthfulness of the applicant and in return promises to pay claims?
Good faith
What is not found on the declarations page?
Policy exclusions
Under flood insurance program, how long till coverage becomes effective?
30th Day
What is the standard limit for Coverage-D Fair Rental Value on dwelling policy forms?
20% or .2
What is the property valuation method of paying the full policy amount listed on the dec page regardless of the ACV?
Valued policy
What is the waiting period included in the definition of period of restoration in the business income coverage form?
72 hours
What is the standard amount of Coverage A - Dwelling provided by the HO-6 unit-owners policy?
$1000
Under a farm policy is voluntary parting with property a covered cause of loss under a special form?
Yes - often by trickery is covered under the special form where livestock is under a broad form.
What is the valuation basis for Coverage B - BPP under the businessowners policy?
Replacement Cost
True or False: Modern construction is subject to functional replacement cost.
False - Easy to determine by replacement cost.
Coverage F - Medical payment to others includes coverage for what?
Dental Services
What type of insurance do insurers use to transfer risk among themselves?
Reinsurance
True or False: Grave markers are covered for named perils under Coverage B.
False
True or False: After a car crash you have to rent a replacement vehicle is a direct loss.
True - they are physical losses to property by perils that result in damage.
What should the insured do following a loss for most property insurance contracts?
PPC / MSC = Prompt, protect complete & make submit cooperate.
What part of a legal contract refers to an exchange of value?
Consideration
True or False: Homeowners Coverage E - Personal Liability applies to liability or property arising from acreage the insured is renting for cash crop farming.
False
True or False: Choosing a $1000 deductible is an example of risk retention.
True - Involves the insured personally assuming all or a portion of a loss.
The property coverage of a BOP includes what?
Carpeting that is permanently installed
True or False: Less depreciation losses are settled on an actual cash value basis?
True - Defined as ACV minus depreciation.
As a general rule inland marine insurance doesn’t cover what?
Merchandise that is being manufactured.
Which of the following HO forms provide the most comprehensive coverage?
HO-5 - Coverages on A, B, C and D are insured on special form open perils unless excluded.
What is the special limit of coverage on the HO policy form for property damage to personal watercraft?
$1500
What characterizes a policy requiring a deductible for a loss?
Risk sharing
What is the chance or uncertainty of loss?
Risk
Policy A covers a building for $50k. Policy B covers for $100k. If Company A pays $3k and Company B $6k what is the principle of indemnity for this action?
Pro Rata
Under a CPP policy the common policy dec page shows the who, what, when, where and ?
How much
True or False: A lightning strike on a home’s chimney is a covered loss for Coverage A Dwelling?
True - Coverage A applies only to the dwelling itself.
Who may bring a civil action in the United States district court against any person engaging in conduct constituting an offense?
The Attorney General
What is the principle coverage provided under the HO-4 policy?
Coverage C
Under the Fair Credit Reporting act a licensee must give notice no later than how many days after a request?
3 Days
True or False: Under the equipment breakdown coverage damage to a vacuum tube, glass tube or brush is covered.
False since glass is fragile
What defines a loss which is consequential and comes as a result of an original loss?
Indirect loss
What is a criteria to determine an insurable risk?
Calculable loss
What type of authority is in writing and allows a producer to act on behalf of the insurer?
Express
What is the difference between misrepresentation and fraud?
Misrepresentation is a representation that is actually false, but fraud is an intentional act designed to deceive.