Rory's parents offered to buy him a new car to take to college, but Rory turned them down because he was afraid the car would be stolen or damaged if he
... [Show More] parked it on campus. In deciding not to own a car, what risk management technique did Rory employ? - correct answer risk avoidance
Which of the following is most likely to be an insurable risk? - correct answer The chance that a fire will destroy a building
Theodore pays an annual premium to the insurance company that covers many of the risks associated with Theodore's business. What risk management technique is Theodore using? - correct answer risk transfer
The possibility that a fire will damage Fay's store building is a pure risk. Why? - correct answer It involves only the chance of a loss.
Esther, an underwriter for QRS Insurance Company, is not able to provide the coverage requested in Benny's insurance application. Esther can reject the application, or she can - correct answer Make a counteroffer
When applying for a businessowners insurance policy, Brandy did not mention that hazardous and illegal activity that goes on in the backroom of her shop because she realized no insurer that knew about it would insure her business. What is Brandy's failure to disclose this activity considered? - correct answer Concealment
Haze's store has an automatic sprinkler system that will be activated by a fire. In exchange for the reduced fire insurance premium, she signs a document stating that the automatic sprinkler system will always be in operating condition. What is this statement? - correct answer A Warranty
Tom's insurance company wanted to deny Tom's claim based on an exclusion in Tom's policy, but Tom and his lawyer convinced the court that the exclusion was ambiguous and did not clearly apply to Tom's case. Because the policy is a contract of adhesion, what will the court do? - correct answer Rule in Tom's favor
Evangeline bought he home with 20 percent down payment and mortgage from Trevor Bank. She had not yet paid off the mortgage when the home was badly damaged in an explosion. Who had an insurable interest in the home at the time of the loss? - correct answer both Evangeline and Trevor Bank
For an insurer to pay a property or casualty claim, when must the policyholder have an insurable interest in the insured risk? - correct answer At the time of the loss
In the context of a property or casualty insurance policy, which of the following is considered to be personal property? - correct answer Gas Grille
An owner of a property or casualty insurance policy is required to have an insurable interest in the insured risk at the time of the. - correct answer Loss of the insured property or occurrence of the insured event
The building and personal property used in Greg's business are covered by an open perils property insurance policy, but he is concerned that the policy excludes coverage for the flood and earthquake losses. What might Greg be able to purchase to obtain flood and earthquake coverage? - correct answer difference-in-conditions policy
Elias's store is covered by a property insurance policy that provides named perils coverage. When Elias enters the store on Monday morning, he discovers that much of the merchandise was damaged over the weekend, and he submits a property insurance claim. Which of the following statements correctly describes the burden of proof with respect to this claim? - correct answer Elias has the burden of proving that the damage was caused by a covered peril
While Connie is out of town on an extended vacation, a group of teenagers break into her house, throw a beer party, and damage the interior. Connie's resulting property insurance claim will be covered if her policy covers what perils? - correct answer vandalism or malicious mischief
Elaine's property insurance policy lists and describes eight covered causes of loss. These causes of loss may also be referred to as: - correct answer Perils
Which one of the following legally qualifies as an attractive nuisance? - correct answer An unfenced swimming pool in Kris's backyard is used by neighborhood children while she is at work
Rosalie was attacked by her neighbor's dog. As a result, she was hospitalized for ten days and spent another painful month at home recovering from her injuries. In addition to paying her an amount as compensation for her pain and suffering, the neighbor's insurer was required to pay for her medical expenses and lost wages. What is the money paid for Rosalie's lost wages considered? - correct answer special damages
Yesenia was seriously injured when Elbert's and Yesenia's cars collided at an intersection. A court determined that the accident was 60 percent Yesenia's fault, so Yesenia was entitled to recover only 40 percent of her damages from Elbert. The defense on which this court's determination was based involves: - correct answer comparative negligence
Harding Paint Store mixed a gallon of paint with custom color Meghan requested. However, the store clerk failed to tighten the lid on the paint can, which came open while Megan was driving home with the can in her car. Harding was required to pay for the expensive damage to Megan's car that resulted from the paint spill under: - correct answer tort law
Coworkers who live near her residence ride to work in Felicia's car and help pay for her gas and other expenses. An exclusion in Felicia's auto insurance policy says it does not cover a vehicle while it is carrying persons for a fee but then seems to contradict that statement by saying the exclusion does not apply to a share-the-expense carpool. What is the apparent contradiction? - correct answer an exception to an exclusion
Victoria's full name appears on the declarations page of her insurance policy where she is the only person identified as a named insured. Within the body of the policy, what word or phrase refers specifically to Victoria? - correct answer You
Lucas's commercial property policy, like many other policies that cover buildings, contains an "Ordinance or Law" exclusion. What does this exclusion most likely deal with? - correct answer extra expenses required to comply with current building codes when repairing damaged property
Many endorsements are attached to Bettie's policy, If she examines them closely, she will probably find one or more endorsements that do all the following Except. - correct answer Cancel the policy
Joan owns the car that struck and injured a pedestrian, but she insists that the car was being driven at the time by her neighbor Kurt who took the car without her permission. An exclusion in Joan's policy precludes coverage for a driver that does not have permission to drive her car. The insurer's investigation uncovers evidence that supports Joan's position. Therefore, what will the insurer do? - correct answer defend Joan against the pedestrian's claim at the insurer's expense
Ralph's car has been damaged beyond repair, and Ralph's insurer pays him what the car was worth just before the accident. The insurer then takes possession of the car. What is the car considered in technical terms? - correct answer Salvage
When Chauncey lent Latasha money to buy a car, he insisted that he be listed as a loss payee on Latasha's auto insurance policy. What does the loss payable clause in Latasha's policy entitle Chauncey to? - correct answer to be included in any claims payment
Tori's young son drives his motorized toy car into a neighbor's child and knocks her down. Although Tori's homeowners insurance policy specifically excludes liability coverage for motorized vehicles, she learns that one of the recent changes her insurer introduced adds coverage for "toy cars." Tori's renewal premium will not change because other changes will reduce her coverage. Her current policy's liberalization clause provides that - correct answer Tori is not entitled to benefit from the latest policy edition because it includes both broadenings and restrictions in coverage
After receiving Shelton's claim that a car his policy covers has been stolen, his insurance policy obligates his insurer to do all the following EXCEPT: - correct answer Pay the claim
Because he was watching his GPS instead of watching his driving, Gerry's car rear-ended the vehicle in front of him. It will cost $15,000 to repair that vehicle, and the two injured occupants of that vehicle are awarded damages in the amounts of $30,000 and $20,000, respectively. No-fault laws do not apply. Jerry's auto policy has combined single limits of $50,000. How much will his insurer pay? - correct answer $50,000
Amie thought she was correctly following the cooking instructions when she put a frozen turkey into the turkey fryer, but the resulting fire destroyed her neighbor's wooden deck. After paying for the deck, the neighbor's insurer attempts to recover from Amie by exercising its right of: - correct answer Subrogation
Ivy's personal auto policy provides primary liability coverage with a $100,000 limit, while her personal umbrella policy provides excess coverage with a $1 million limit. If Ivy must pay $55,000 in damages [Show Less]