Finance

Which of the following statements describes how losses will be settled

Which of the following statements describes how losses will be settled if a property insurance policy is written on a replacement cost basis? A) Losses are settled without the applicable deductible. B) Losses are settled without a deduction for depreciation. C) The insurer must replace the damaged or destroyed property in lieu of a cash […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Why are insurance contracts said to be contracts of adhesion? A) The

Why are insurance contracts said to be contracts of adhesion? A) The values exchanged by the parties to the contract are not equal. B) One party writes the contract, and the other party must accept the entire contract as written. C) Only one party makes a legally enforceable promise. D) Conditions are placed on the […]

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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