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?
risk avoidance
Which of the following is most likely to be an insurable risk?
The chance that a fire will destroy a building
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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?
risk transfer
The possibility that a fire will damage Fay's store building is a pure risk. Why?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
Loss of the insured property or occurrence of the insured event
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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?
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?
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?
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:
Perils
Which one of the following legally qualifies as an attractive nuisance?
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?
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:
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