3 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
⩥ declarations. Answer: statements that provide information about the
particular property or activity to be insured
⩥ what does the declarations page usually contain. Answer: name and
address, policy dates, amount of insurance, premium and deductible, and
other relevant info
⩥ definitions. Answer: key words or phrases are defined so that
coverage under the policy can be determined more easily (insurer-
"we,us,out" vs. insured-"you,your")
⩥ insuring agreement. Answer: summary of the major promises of the
insurer (what is covered)
⩥ named perils. Answer: only perils specifically named in the policy are
covered
⩥ open perils (All Risk, Special Coverage). Answer: all perils are
covered except for those that are specifically excluded
,⩥ exclusions. Answer: perils or property that are not covered under the
policy
⩥ why are exclusions necessary. Answer: certain perils are considered
uninsurable like war and wear and tear
⩥ what are some reasons to have insurance contract exclusions. Answer:
presence of extraordinary hazards, coverage provided by other contracts,
moral or morale hazard, or coverage not needed by typical insureds
⩥ conditions. Answer: provisions in the policy that qualify or place
limitations on the insurer's promise to perform (prompt notification of
loss, no concealment or fraud, etc.)
⩥ what are some miscellaneous provisions. Answer: state mandatory
provisions, notice of cancellation, loss, nonrenewal, and mortgagee
clause (mortgagee has right to be protected and must prove loss to get
paid back)
⩥ named insured. Answer: person or party named on the declarations
page of policy
⩥ first named insured. Answer: has additional rights and responsibilities
that do not apply to other named insureds
, ⩥ other insureds. Answer: persons or parties who are insured under
policy even though they are not specifically named
⩥ additional insureds. Answer: person or party added to the policy by an
endorsement (lenders and mortgagors)
⩥ Endorsements and Riders. Answer: provisions that add to, delete
from, or modify the original policy terms (negotiated contract
enhancements, state law provisions, etc.)
⩥ deductible. Answer: a provision by which a specified amount is
subtracted from the total loss payment that would otherwise be payable
⩥ what purpose do deductibles have for insurers. Answer: eliminate
small claims, reduce premiums, and reduce moral and morale hazard
⩥ straight deductible. Answer: the amount the insured is responsible for
per loss before the insurer pays anything
⩥ aggregate deductible. Answer: The amount the insured is responsible
for in total (over all losses during policy period) before the insured pays
anything