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[Show more]Frank owned a home that was destroyed by a hurricane. Both ABC and XYZ Banks were listed as additional interests on his homeowner policy. The insurance company will make a payment to: 
A. The first mortgagee, ABC 
B. The Insured 
C. Jointly to ABC and XYZ 
D. All listed interests - D. All listed...
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Add to cartFrank owned a home that was destroyed by a hurricane. Both ABC and XYZ Banks were listed as additional interests on his homeowner policy. The insurance company will make a payment to: 
A. The first mortgagee, ABC 
B. The Insured 
C. Jointly to ABC and XYZ 
D. All listed interests - D. All listed...
Severability - Insurance applies separately to each insured as if other insureds did not exist. 
 
Abandonment - Property insurance policies usually contain a(n) __________ clause, *stating the insured cannot dump damaged property on the insurer and demand its full value.* 
 
Insurable Interes...
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Add to cartSeverability - Insurance applies separately to each insured as if other insureds did not exist. 
 
Abandonment - Property insurance policies usually contain a(n) __________ clause, *stating the insured cannot dump damaged property on the insurer and demand its full value.* 
 
Insurable Interes...
Peril - Somthing t√dhat causes a loss. 
 
Hazard - Something that increases the probability that a loss will occur. 
 
Warranty - A policy condition, either based on information in the insureds application or inserted by the insurer. It is a guarantee of a fact. 
 
Misrepresentation - ...
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Add to cartPeril - Somthing t√dhat causes a loss. 
 
Hazard - Something that increases the probability that a loss will occur. 
 
Warranty - A policy condition, either based on information in the insureds application or inserted by the insurer. It is a guarantee of a fact. 
 
Misrepresentation - ...
The following are basic characteristics of a property or liability insurance contract, except: 
A. Personal Contract 
B. Conditional Contract 
C. Loss of Settlement Contract 
D. Contract of Adhesion - Loss of Settlement Contract 
 
The Insurer's responsibility to pay for a property loss may be c...
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Add to cartThe following are basic characteristics of a property or liability insurance contract, except: 
A. Personal Contract 
B. Conditional Contract 
C. Loss of Settlement Contract 
D. Contract of Adhesion - Loss of Settlement Contract 
 
The Insurer's responsibility to pay for a property loss may be c...
Liberalization states, "The insured gets the benefit of any broadened coverage if the company, within __________ days of inception, adopts a form revision that is broader and without increase in premium." 
A. 10 days 
B. 55 days 
C. 65 days 
D. 45 days - D. 45 days 
 
Protects against loss of b...
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Add to cartLiberalization states, "The insured gets the benefit of any broadened coverage if the company, within __________ days of inception, adopts a form revision that is broader and without increase in premium." 
A. 10 days 
B. 55 days 
C. 65 days 
D. 45 days - D. 45 days 
 
Protects against loss of b...
Peril 
Something that causes a loss. 
 
 
Hazard 
Something that increases the probability that a loss will occur. 
 
 
Warranty 
A policy condition, either based on information in the insureds application or inserted by the insurer. It is a guarantee of a fact. 
 
 
Misrepresentation 
An untrue sta...
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Add to cartPeril 
Something that causes a loss. 
 
 
Hazard 
Something that increases the probability that a loss will occur. 
 
 
Warranty 
A policy condition, either based on information in the insureds application or inserted by the insurer. It is a guarantee of a fact. 
 
 
Misrepresentation 
An untrue sta...
This optional provision states that if the insured becomes totally disabled, premiums are waived but the coverage remains in force: 
 
A. Waiver of Subrogation 
B. Waiver of Premium 
C. Waiver of Value 
D. None of the Above - B. Waiver of Premium 
 
"premiums are waived" 
 
Frank owned a home t...
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Add to cartThis optional provision states that if the insured becomes totally disabled, premiums are waived but the coverage remains in force: 
 
A. Waiver of Subrogation 
B. Waiver of Premium 
C. Waiver of Value 
D. None of the Above - B. Waiver of Premium 
 
"premiums are waived" 
 
Frank owned a home t...
Frank owned a home that was destroyed by a hurricane. Both TD Bank and Bank of America were listed as additional interests on his homeowner policy. The insurance company will make a payment to: 
A. The first mortgagee, TD Bank 
B. The Insured 
C. Jointly to TD Bank and Bank of America 
D. All listed...
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Add to cartFrank owned a home that was destroyed by a hurricane. Both TD Bank and Bank of America were listed as additional interests on his homeowner policy. The insurance company will make a payment to: 
A. The first mortgagee, TD Bank 
B. The Insured 
C. Jointly to TD Bank and Bank of America 
D. All listed...
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties of the Department of Financial Services? 
b. Dept does NOT set rates nor write policies - Set rates and write policies for various company products 
 
The adjuster has a particular relationship to his principal, the insurer. Which of the following b...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT one of the duties of the Department of Financial Services? 
b. Dept does NOT set rates nor write policies - Set rates and write policies for various company products 
 
The adjuster has a particular relationship to his principal, the insurer. Which of the following b...
A public adjuster represents the interest of: 
A. The insurer 
B. The Insured 
C. The employer 
D. The interest of the general public - B. The insured 
 
Which of the following is the type of report that indicates the initial results of a claim investigation? 
A. Field Report 
B. Interim Report 
...
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Add to cartA public adjuster represents the interest of: 
A. The insurer 
B. The Insured 
C. The employer 
D. The interest of the general public - B. The insured 
 
Which of the following is the type of report that indicates the initial results of a claim investigation? 
A. Field Report 
B. Interim Report 
...
Florida No-Fault Tort Exemption - Those who comply with the law are granted limited immunity from suits of others through PIP coverage. 
 
4 Exceptions to Tort Exemption(Threshold of No-Fault) - 1. Significant and Permanent loss of bodily function. 
2.Permanent injury other than scarring and d...
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Add to cartFlorida No-Fault Tort Exemption - Those who comply with the law are granted limited immunity from suits of others through PIP coverage. 
 
4 Exceptions to Tort Exemption(Threshold of No-Fault) - 1. Significant and Permanent loss of bodily function. 
2.Permanent injury other than scarring and d...
All of the following describe insurable interest EXCEPT - -Insurable Interest must exist at the time of the loss. 
-Insurance Interest must exist for insurance to respond. 
*Show a similarity between insurance and wagering* 
-The insured would suffer an economic loss. 
 
An Insurance Policy is...
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Add to cartAll of the following describe insurable interest EXCEPT - -Insurable Interest must exist at the time of the loss. 
-Insurance Interest must exist for insurance to respond. 
*Show a similarity between insurance and wagering* 
-The insured would suffer an economic loss. 
 
An Insurance Policy is...
The insurer and insured agree to a specific value of insured item - Agreed Value Policies 
 
Someone who has care, custody or control of another's property - Bailee 
 
Claim filed by policy holder against his _ - First Party Claim 
 
When a person who entrusts another with an object and it...
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Add to cartThe insurer and insured agree to a specific value of insured item - Agreed Value Policies 
 
Someone who has care, custody or control of another's property - Bailee 
 
Claim filed by policy holder against his _ - First Party Claim 
 
When a person who entrusts another with an object and it...
The policy period is found in what part of an insurance contract? - Declarations 
 
Insurance policies are said to be contracts of... - Adhesion 
 
The failure to exercise due care is known as - Negligence 
 
A building is destroyed by flood. The loss of profits from renting the building is...
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Add to cartThe policy period is found in what part of an insurance contract? - Declarations 
 
Insurance policies are said to be contracts of... - Adhesion 
 
The failure to exercise due care is known as - Negligence 
 
A building is destroyed by flood. The loss of profits from renting the building is...
Which of the following is NOT one of the four critical elements of a contract? 
 
(A) A mutual understanding and agreement with the terms of the contract. 
 
(B) Written evidence of the agreement and its terms. 
 
(C)A legal purpose. 
 
(D)Consideration, consisting of money or a promise of performan...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is NOT one of the four critical elements of a contract? 
 
(A) A mutual understanding and agreement with the terms of the contract. 
 
(B) Written evidence of the agreement and its terms. 
 
(C)A legal purpose. 
 
(D)Consideration, consisting of money or a promise of performan...
What is an eligible building for flood insurance? - A structure with 2 or more outside rigid walls and a fully secure roof, built on a permanent site, with 50% or more of the value above ground level and located within an eligible community 
 
What is Builders Risk Coverage? - Covers buildings...
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Add to cartWhat is an eligible building for flood insurance? - A structure with 2 or more outside rigid walls and a fully secure roof, built on a permanent site, with 50% or more of the value above ground level and located within an eligible community 
 
What is Builders Risk Coverage? - Covers buildings...
Actual Cash Value - Replacement cost minus depreciation 
 
Subrogation - When an insured has a right to collect damages from another party but elects to claim damages under his/her insurance policy; rights transfer to the insurer 
 
Loss Payee Clause - Provides, in event of payment being ma...
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Add to cartActual Cash Value - Replacement cost minus depreciation 
 
Subrogation - When an insured has a right to collect damages from another party but elects to claim damages under his/her insurance policy; rights transfer to the insurer 
 
Loss Payee Clause - Provides, in event of payment being ma...
An adjuster is a fiduciary agent with a responsibility of loyalty to the interest of - The insured and insurer 
 
An insurer gives which of the following as Consideration for an insurance policy? - A Promise 
 
The interest of the insured and all other persons in the property involved in a cla...
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Add to cartAn adjuster is a fiduciary agent with a responsibility of loyalty to the interest of - The insured and insurer 
 
An insurer gives which of the following as Consideration for an insurance policy? - A Promise 
 
The interest of the insured and all other persons in the property involved in a cla...
What is Insurance? - Financial tool that protects individuals and organizations from unforeseen and extraordinary financial losses by transferring risk to another party. 
 
What is the Principle of Indemnity? - Restoration of approximate previous financial condition; no more, no less. 
 
What ...
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Add to cartWhat is Insurance? - Financial tool that protects individuals and organizations from unforeseen and extraordinary financial losses by transferring risk to another party. 
 
What is the Principle of Indemnity? - Restoration of approximate previous financial condition; no more, no less. 
 
What ...
Insurance - transfer of risk by contract to insurers who agree to indemnify insureds for losses 
 
Risk - chance of loss 
 
pure risk - only outcomes are loss or no loss 
 
personal risk - premature death, insufficient income, poor health, unemployment 
 
property risk - loss of real ...
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Add to cartInsurance - transfer of risk by contract to insurers who agree to indemnify insureds for losses 
 
Risk - chance of loss 
 
pure risk - only outcomes are loss or no loss 
 
personal risk - premature death, insufficient income, poor health, unemployment 
 
property risk - loss of real ...
What is the primary difference between a staff adjuster and an independent adjuster? - A staff adjuster works for an insurance company and an independent adjuster works independently for themselves or for adjusting firms who represent many clients. 
 
A couple has insured their home for $150,000....
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Add to cartWhat is the primary difference between a staff adjuster and an independent adjuster? - A staff adjuster works for an insurance company and an independent adjuster works independently for themselves or for adjusting firms who represent many clients. 
 
A couple has insured their home for $150,000....
The following are basic characteristics of a property or liability insurance contract, EXCEPT: 
 
A. Personal Contract 
B. Conditional Contract 
C. Loss Settlement Contract 
D. Contract of Adhesion - C. Loss Settlement Contract 
 
The Insurers responsibility to pay for a property loss may be cond...
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Add to cartThe following are basic characteristics of a property or liability insurance contract, EXCEPT: 
 
A. Personal Contract 
B. Conditional Contract 
C. Loss Settlement Contract 
D. Contract of Adhesion - C. Loss Settlement Contract 
 
The Insurers responsibility to pay for a property loss may be cond...
Those who are eligible for coverage under the Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association are? - Military Personnel 
A non-resident owning an automobile in Florida 
A non-resident subject to Florida no-fault law 
 
A forcible entry into locked premises and the carrying away of the property...
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Add to cartThose who are eligible for coverage under the Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association are? - Military Personnel 
A non-resident owning an automobile in Florida 
A non-resident subject to Florida no-fault law 
 
A forcible entry into locked premises and the carrying away of the property...
What is an Insurance Policy - An Insurance Policy is a Contract (agreement between 2 parties) 
 
Insurance Policy in the state of Florida must be? - Written in order to constitute a policy 
 
Legal Definition of Insurance - Contract that undertakes to indemnity, or make whole, or pay a cert...
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Add to cartWhat is an Insurance Policy - An Insurance Policy is a Contract (agreement between 2 parties) 
 
Insurance Policy in the state of Florida must be? - Written in order to constitute a policy 
 
Legal Definition of Insurance - Contract that undertakes to indemnity, or make whole, or pay a cert...
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