In property insurance actual cash value is defined as which of the following -CORRECT ANS-Replacement
cost at the time of the loss, less depreciation
Peril is most easily defined as -CORRECT ANS-the cause of loss insured against
What is a leading factor in the determination of actual cash value -CORRECT ANS-replacement cost
Replacement cost is defined as -CORRECT ANS-full replacement of property at its current cost, new and
without reduction for depreciation
Property insurance that provides 100k coverage for a building and 50k coverage for personal property at
a single location is called -CORRECT ANS-Specific coverage
Which of the following is used in the formula for calculating the actual cash value of a property -
CORRECT ANS-replacement cost
What is the purpose of the coinsurance clause found in property insurance policies? -CORRECT ANS-
Encourage the insured to insure the property closer to its full value
An insured has a liability policy that sets the amount at 50k for all claims that arise from a single
incident. which type of limit of liability does this insured's policy have? -CORRECT ANS-per occurrence
When the amount of insurance written in a property policy is not subject to any coinsurance provision
and that amount is paid in the event of a covered loss, the coverage is said to be written as -CORRECT
ANS-stated amount
What is stated amount coverage -CORRECT ANS-In stated amt coverage the value of the insured
property is determined at the time the policy is written.
in the event of a loss, that amount is paid without regard to any coinsurance provision.
, However, if the loss is less than the total, the insurer has salvage rights with the insured having first right
of refusal of the salvage.
What type of liability would a person who owns a swimming pool have? -CORRECT ANS-Absolute
What is absolute liability -CORRECT ANS-Any conduct that is inherently dangerous imposes absolute
liability. the claimant does not have to prove anything
Insurable interest in the property covered in a policy must be proven -CORRECT ANS-at the time of loss
Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence
breach, unbroken chain, libel, duty -CORRECT ANS-libel
what is libel -CORRECT ANS-a type of intentional tort
With respect to the business of insurance, a hazard is -CORRECT ANS-any condition or exposure that
increases the possibility of loss
What are the four essential elements of all legal contracts -CORRECT ANS-offer and acceptance,
consideration, competent parties, and legal purpose
In forming an insurance contract, when does acceptance usually occur? -CORRECT ANS-when an
insurer's underwriter approves coverage
Who is responsible for filling out a notice of claim form -CORRECT ANS-insured
what is a notice of claim -CORRECT ANS-a form or statement from an insured to an insurer, informing
the insurer that events leading to a possible claim have occurred