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Which kind of losses are covered under a standard fire policy? - Correct answer Direct
All fires are not covered by the Standard Fire policies, only those that: - Correct answer
are hostile and have a flame or glow
At what time does a fire policy go into effect? - Correct answer 12:01am standard time at
the location of the insured's property
A property is insured under two Standard Fire policies for $25,000 each. A fire causes
$10,000 worth of damage. What is the maximum amount the insured may collect under
each policy? - Correct answer $5,000
A fire burning in the middle of the living room would be considered: - Correct answer a
hostile fire
An insured's house is damaged by fire caused by a neighbor's negligence. The
insurance company will attempt to recover damage from the neighbor. This is called: -
Correct answer subrogation
Which of the following statements are true concerning requirements of the standard fire
policy? - Correct answer the insured must separate damaged from undamaged property
in the event there is a loss AND if a loss occurs, the insured normally has 60 days to file
a proof of loss with the insurer
Which types of property are excluded from coverage under the basic fire policy? -
Correct answer accounts, currency, deeds, and securities
Who is insured under the Standard Fire policy? - Correct answer the named insured and
his legal representatives
An agreement which affords temporary insurance protection until the policy is issued is
called: - Correct answer a binder
As a general rule, a complete fire insurance policy would be made up of: - Correct
answer the Standard Fire policy with one or more forms attached
The one condition listed below which will not void a fire policy:
False swearing
Misrepresentation
Over-insurance
Concealment - Correct answer over-insurance
Replacement cost minus depreciation: - Correct answer Actual Cash Value (ACV)
The Standard Fire policy with an extended coverage endorsement attached covers
which of the following: - Correct answer riot
A loss due to order of Civil Authority: - Correct answer is excluded unless the loss occurs
because of an order by Civil Authorities for the purpose of controlling a fire
The term "occupancy" refers to the absence of: - Correct answer persons from a building
Suppose a fire occurs on February 26th. On April 30th, the insurance company notifies
the mortgagee the insured has not filed a proof of loss. To protect their interest, the
mortgagee must file a proof of loss within _________ days after what date? - Correct
answer 60 days after April 30th
, Is there a limit on the number of terms an insurance commissioner can serve? - Correct
answer No
Who is Georgia's current insurance commissioner? - Correct answer Ralph Huygens
What two capacities does Georgia's insurance commissioner serve? - Correct answer 1.
Chief Officer of Insurance Dept.
2. Chief Fire Marshall
What happens if the Insurance Commissioner has to resign early? - Correct answer No
election; the Chief Deputy will take over
What is the requirement to serve as Chief Deputy in Georgia? - Correct answer must
have a bond in the amount of $15,000
If you are a domestic insurer in Georgia, how often does code say your financials must
be examined? - Correct answer once every 5 years
Only one court in Georgia has the right to overturn the decision of the Insurance
Commissioner. Which is it? - Correct answer Superior Court of Fulton County
What certificate is required for a company to be an authorized insurer in Georgia? -
Correct answer Certificate of Authority
Surplus Lines Risk - Correct answer has been rejected by 3 authorized insurers
What is the primary reason the state of Georgia would revoke an insurance company's
certificate to authorize? - Correct answer if they're under financial distress
What are the requirements to be a licensed producer in Georgia? - Correct answer must
be at least 18 years old, take a 40 hour course, pass licensing exam, apply for license,
and pass background check
Which of the following would be considered an "offer"? - Correct answer the applicant
submits an application to the company with payment
All of the following are true about insurable risk except:
The loss must not be catastrophic in nature
The loss must be large enough to create hardship
The loss must not be definite and definable
The law of large numbers should apply - Correct answer c) the loss must not be definite
and definable
All of the following are parts of the insurance contract except:
Declarations
Insuring agreements
Conditions
Inclusions - Correct answer d) inclusions
Something that increases the chance of a peril occurring is known as a (n): - Correct
answer hazard
Open peril, or "all risk", forms: - Correct answer name the exclusions and limitations
When a person decides not to buy insurance because of the cost, what method of
handling risk has been undertaken? - Correct answer risk retention
The insurance industry deals with those areas of risk where the chances of loss are: -
Correct answer anywhere between 0% and 100%