Finance

Some states have a law that requires payment of the face amount of ins

Some states have a law that requires payment of the face amount of insurance to the insured if a total loss to real property occurs from a peril specified in the law. These laws are called A) agreed amount laws. B) replacement cost laws. C) homestead laws. D) valued policy laws.     ANSWER Answer: […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about subrogation is true? A) It is

Which of the following statements about subrogation is true? A) It is used primarily for losses paid under life insurance policies. B) It allows the insurer to sue its own insured who is negligent. C) The insured’s right to collect benefits may be forfeited if the insured interferes with the insurer’s subrogation rights after a […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

What is the legal significance of a material misrepresentation in an i

What is the legal significance of a material misrepresentation in an insurance application? A) The contract is automatically voided from its inception. B) The contract is voidable at the insurer’s option. C) Loss payments are reduced by the degree of the misrepresentation. D) The insurer is immediately entitled to a higher premium.     ANSWER […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

What is the legal significance of a material concealment by an insuran

What is the legal significance of a material concealment by an insurance applicant? A) The contract is automatically voided from its inception. B) The contract is voidable at the insurer’s option. C) Loss payments are reduced by the degree of the concealment. D) The insurer is immediately entitled to a higher premium.     ANSWER […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about a warranty in an insurance con

Which of the following statements about a warranty in an insurance contract is (are) true? I. It is part of the insurance contract. II. Statements made by an insurance applicant are considered warranties rather than representations. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II     ANSWER […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

David owns a liquor store in a high-crime area. In order to obtain a r

David owns a liquor store in a high-crime area. In order to obtain a reduced insurance premium, David promised to have a burglar alarm operating at the store when the store was closed. This agreement, which was incorporated into the insurance contract, is an example of a A) representation. B) binder. C) rider. D) warranty. […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020