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All of the following pieces of information can be found in the conditions section of an insurance policy EXCEPT: 
Causes of loss that are not covered 
 
 
 
Which of the following best defines the principle of indemnity? 
After a loss, the insured should be restored to his approximate financial condition before the loss 
 
 
 
 
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SureTrust Insurance was founded and operates in Texas. In Texas, Suretrust is considered 
a domestic insurer 
 
 
 
What is a reserve, in insuranc...
+What is a reserve, in insurance terms? 
A pool of collected premiums that the insurer sets aside to pay claims 
 
 
 
Which of these scenarios is NOT an example of indemnification? 
When trying to renew her dog's license, Ellen has to pay a penalty to the city for letting its rabies vaccination lapse. 
Ellen having to pay a fine is not an example of indemnification. Indemnification means being restored to the financial condition you were in before a loss. In three of these situations, someone ...
Adjuster's Ethical SItuation 
-Adjuster make frequent decisions involving larger amounts of money 
-Adjusters should always determine a fair and equitable settlement that abides by the insurance contract 
 
 
 
Inducement 
An action, item, or promise made to someone to motivate them toward certain desired actions 
 
 
 
 
Consequences for Accepting Inducements 
-Losing license 
-Reputation Loss 
-Lawsuits 
-Jail time 
 
 
 
Kickbacks 
Money or favors offered to the adjuster in exchange for refe...
Principal of Indemnity 
insured's property should be restored to it's previous state, no better no worse, insured cannot profit from the loss 
 
 
 
indemnification 
compensation for loss 
 
 
 
 
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legal contracts must have: 
agreement, consideration, competent parties, legal purpose 
 
 
 
6 special characteristics of insurance contracts 
personal 
adhesion 
utmost good ...
The Standard Fire Policy 
-1st used in 1918 in NY 
-Provided homeowner & commercial property protection. 
-ACV valuation 
-Named peril policy 
-Only covered fire & lightening 
 
 
 
"165 Line" Policy 
The original Standard Fire Policy spent 165 lines explaining new insurance concepts that are still used today: 
-Concealment & misrepresentation 
-Property & perils excluded from coverage 
-Insurance cancellation due to an increase in hazards 
-Obligations to a mortgagee 
-Insured's duties in th...
The Personal Auto Policy (PAP) 
A policy that combines liability insurance with other optional coverages 
 
 
 
PAP Policies can cover 
-Individuals and residing family members 
-People driving car with owner's permission 
-Four-wheeled vehicles under 10,000 lbs 
*Insurable interest is required 
 
 
 
 
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PAP Policies will indemnify for: 
-Property Damage 
-Personal Injury ...
Agent 
one who receives the authority to act on behalf of someone else 
 
 
 
Sales agent 
Contracted to sell and service insurance policies on behalf of the insurer 
 
 
 
 
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Adjusters 
Contracted to settle claims that arise against the insurer 
 
 
 
Power to bind 
What the agent says or does can bind the insurer 
Agents should take the utm...
agreement 
One of the 4 requirements of a legally binding contract. All parties involved must agree to the terms of the contract. Can also refer to a binder, which is the preliminary substance of a contract. 
 
 
 
aleatory 
A characteristic of an insurance contract. Means " depending on unknown future event." An insurance contract will only pay IF and When covered damages occur. Neither party knows how much the contract will end up paying when they enter into the contract. 
 
 
 
 
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Define Insurance 
Insurance is a tool that protects people from overwhelming financial losses. 
 
 
Explain how Insurance works 
Under an insurance contract, the insured pays a scheduled fee called a premium. 
In return, the insurer promises to pay for specified losses if they occur. 
 
 
 
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What is insurance? 
Insurance transfers risk. A person or organization called the i...
Which kind of losses are covered under a standard fire policy? 
Direct 
 
 
 
All fires are not covered by the Standard Fire policies, only those that: 
are hostile and have a flame or glow 
 
 
 
 
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At what time does a fire policy go into affect? 
12:01am standard time at the location of the insured's property 
 
 
 
A property is insured under two Standard Fire policies ...