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Fundamentals of Insurance - Chapter 6
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Insurance
Professional
08/09/2014

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Term
Identify four persons included in the definition of "you" or "your" and who would be "Insureds" under the policy.
Definition

a) The person named on the policy and those living in the same household;

 

b) Spouse or partner of the named insured

 

c) Relatives of either spouse/ partner

 

d) Any person under 21 in the care of the Named Insured

Term
What three requirements are needed for an Insurer to pay a claim to a "spouse" not named on the policy?
Definition

1.) Proof of marriage to the Named Insured.

 

2.) Proof of Common Law Marriage for a period of 3 years.

 

3.) Proof they are the natural or adoptive parent of a child, living with the Named Insured for a period of one year.

Term
Identify items insured under Coverage A - Dwelling Building.
Definition

a) Dwelling and attached structures

 

b) Permanently installed outdoor equipment on the premises

 

c) Outdoor swimming pool and attached equipment on the premises

 

d) Materials/ supplies located on/ adjacent to premises, intended for use in construction, alteration or repair of dwelling or private structures.

 

Term
Explain coverage for "Outdoor Trees, Shrubs & Plants".
Definition

Up to 5% of the insurance purchased for the "Dwelling Building" can be applied to outdoor trees, shrubs and plants on the premises, up to a maximum of $500 for any one tree, plant or shrub.

 

Exclusions: Wind/ hail.

Term
State 3 insuring agreements included in Coverage C - Personal Property.
Definition

1.) Insurance of contents of your dwelling and other personal property owned, worn or used while on premises. Can also include uninsured property of others while on premises occupied by insured.


2). Insurance of personal property temporarily away from premises.


3.) Insurance of personal property of any student insured, who is temporarily living away from premises for schooling purposes.            

Term
Identify types of personal property excluded from Coverage C - Personal Property.
Definition

1.) Motorized vehicles or their equipment

2.) Camper uits, truck caps, trailers or their equipment

3.) Aircraft or their equipment

4.) Tape decks and compact disc players

5.) Television sets

6.) Recording and transmitting equipment

Term
What are the territorial limits provided for personal property away from the Insured's premises?
Definition

Off Premises Coverage insures property when it is temporarily away from Insured's premises, anywhere in the world.

 

eg. Personal belongings taken on a European vacation.

Term
Identify two types of losses for which "Special Limits of Insurance" are provided. Provide examples for each.
Definition

1.) Those which apply to specific property items, regardless of the cause of loss.

 

Eg.Business property, securities, computer software.


2.) Those which apply to specified property items which have been stolen.

 

Eg. Jewellery, numismatic property, collectible cards, bicycles.            

Term
Identify two coverages provided under Coverage D - Addtional Living Expeses.
Definition

1.) Additional Living Expense

 

2.) Fair Rental Value

Term
Indicate the circumstance under which coverage would be provided under Additional Living Expense.
Definition

Coverage applies when;

 

1.) Dwelling is damaged by an insured peril; and

 

2.) Damage is sufficient to make dwelling unfit for occupancy, or requires the insured's temporarily relocate while repairs are made.

Term
State the basis of claim payment under Coverage D - Additional Living Expense.
Definition
Additional Living Expenses are paid only when costs are over and above those that would have been incurred, had the loss not occured.
Term
Homeowners Forms contain two coverage sections. Identify these these coverage sections and the coverages provided  by each.
Definition

1.) Section I - Property Coverages

  • Coveage A - Dwelling Building
  • Coverage B - Detached Private Structures
  • Coverage C - Personal Property
  • Coverage D - Additional Living Expense

2.) Section II - Liability Coverage

  • Coverage E - Personal Liability
  • Coverage F - Voluntary Medical Payments
  • Coverage G - Voluntary Payment of Damage to Property
  • Coverage H - Voluntary Compensation for Residence Employees

 

Term
Summarize: Debris Removal.
Definition
When loss/ damage caused by insured peril and the amount of loss, including expenses for debris removal is greater than amount of insurance, an additional 5% of that amount will be available to cover debris removal expenses.
Term
Summarize: Property Removed
Definition
Property removed from insured location to protect it from loss or damage, is insured for 30 daysor until the expiry of the policy, whichever occurs first.
Term
Under Extensions of Coverage, summarize: Moving to Another Home
Definition
Coverage provided for property in transit to another location to be occupied by Insured as their principal residence. Coverage restricted to Canada for 30 consecutive days only.
Term
Under Extensions of Coverage, summarize: Change of Temperature.
Definition
Coverage is provided for loss or damage to personal property due to a change in temperature resulting from physical damage to a dwelling or equipment from an insured peril.
Term
Under Extensions of Coverage, summarize: Freezer Food.
Definition

Coverage up to $2000 is provided for freezer food lost or damaged due to;

  • Power failure
  • Mechanical breakdown

Exclusions: spoilage due to;

  • operation of circuit breakers or fuses;
  • there is no coverage for spoilage of food;

And;

  • accidental or intentional disconnnection of the power supply in building containing freezer
Term
Under Extensions of Coverage, summarize; Tear Out.
Definition
Coverage for the cost of reapirs to walls, ceilings or other parts of insured buildings which must be torn apart to repair water damage from pipes or a doemstic water container.
Term

State the basis of settlement applicable to:

 

Personal Property;

 

Definition
Settlement made on Replacement Cost basis unless otherwise specified.
Term

State the basis of claim applicable to:

 

Dwelling Building & Detached Private Structures;

 

Definition
Insurer agrees to pay cost of repairs or replacement (whichever is less) withhout deduction for depreciation.
Term
Identify two expenses provided by the Mobile Home Insurance policy for "emergency removal expense".
Definition

1.) For expenses incurred in disconnecting water & power.

2.) For Towing & transportation costs.

Term
What is the responsibility of the Condominium Corporation resecting the purchase of insurance?
Definition
It is the responsibility of the Condo Corporation to insure the value of the building and all of the common elements; parking areas, walkways, landscaping and recreational areas.
Term
Explain why the condominiu unit owner should purchase "Loss Assessment" coverage.
Definition

To avoid having a special assessment levied against them due to;

 

a) under insurance

b) large deductible

c) application of co-insurance penalty

d) cause of loss is not an insured peril or is specifically included under the Corporation's policy

e) breach of policy condition

 

This form provides the unit owner with loss assessment coverage in the amount of $5000.

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