Finance

Maria’s home was damaged by an earthquake. As Maria has open-perils co

Maria’s home was damaged by an earthquake. As Maria has open-perils coverage on her home, she was surprised to learn that her loss was not covered. Which section of a property insurance policy specifies which perils, property, and types of losses are not covered? A) the declarations B) the exclusions C) the conditions D) the […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Roger owns some farmland that he rents to a tenant. The tenant lives i

Roger owns some farmland that he rents to a tenant. The tenant lives in an old farmhouse on the property and raises crops on the land. Roger is concerned about possible legal liability if the tenant injures someone. Roger requires the tenant to have liability insurance and to add himself to the liability coverage through […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Maggie purchased a life insurance policy. She was concerned that if sh

Maggie purchased a life insurance policy. She was concerned that if she became disabled, she would no longer be able to pay the premiums. Her agent added an amendment of the policy stating that if she became disabled, future premium payments would be waived. Such an amendment to a life insurance policy is called a(n) […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Ann Parks and Robert Evans jointly own a grocery store. Ann and Robert

Ann Parks and Robert Evans jointly own a grocery store. Ann and Robert are both named insureds on the property insurance covering the store, but Ann is the first named insured. Which of the following statements is true with regard to Ann’s status as the first named insured? A) Any loss settlement is paid to […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

XYZ Company insured its building on a replacement cost basis for $450,

XYZ Company insured its building on a replacement cost basis for $450,000 under a property insurance policy that included an 80 percent coinsurance clause. The building had a replacement cost of $500,000 when it sustained a $50,000 loss. How much will XYZ Company receive from its insurer, assuming no deductible applies? A) $42,500 B) $45,000 […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Property insurance policies contain declarations, conditions, definiti

Property insurance policies contain declarations, conditions, definitions, exclusions, and an insuring agreement. However, some policy terms, such as subrogation, cancellation, other insurance, and assignment do not fall into these categories. The part of an insurance contract in which these provisions can be found is the A) endorsements. B) binders. C) conditions. D) miscellaneous provisions.   […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

ABC Company insured its building on a replacement cost basis for $700,

ABC Company insured its building on a replacement cost basis for $700,000 under a property insurance policy that included an 80 percent coinsurance clause. The building had a replacement cost of $1 million when it sustained a $40,000 loss. How much will ABC Company receive from its insurer, assuming no deductible applies? A) $33,333 B) […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020