Section 1 Flashcards
(27 cards)
Hazard
Something that increases the risk
Risk
Chance or uncertainty of loss
Physical hazard
Hazards that result from material or structural features of a risk
Moral Hazard
Circumstances of morals or habits that increase the probability of a loss from an insured peril
Ex: person previously convicted of arson, not paying cc bills
Morale Hazard
Risk arising from the insured’s indifference to loss because of an existence of insurance
Ex: careless person
Indemnity
Restoring you to where you were financially prior to the loss
Insurable Interest
Required at the time of the loss in order to recover on a policy.
ACV
Current value minus depreciation
Or
Replacement Cost minus depreciation
Negligence
Failure to act as a reasonable person would in the same set of circumstances
Liability
Covers BI and PD to others caused by the negligent acts of the insured
All HO have liability but Dwelling does not.
Occurrence
Something occurring over a period of time ,but it is still covered by the policy
Binders
Temporary insurance contract; may be verbal or written
Warranties
Guarantee of truth, such as sprinkler or fire alarms or burglar alarms
Representations
Applicant tells the truth to the best of their knowledge on the application.
If client lies, these are misrepresentations. Material Misrepresentation may have the effect of voiding the policy if discovered.
Concealment
Omission of a material fact. This may have the effect of voiding the policy.
Deposit premium/audit (worker’s compensation and CGL)
Premium you pay is deposit; you will be subject to audit annually and premium adjustments
Certificate of Insurance
States who is the insurer, what the policy coverage is for,including limits, and the effective time and date.
NO PREMIUM listed on it!!!!!
Law of Large Numbers
Large number of exposure units be combined
Pure Risk
No chance of gain, only chance of loss
Speculative Risk
You may gain, you may lose; cannot be insured
Endorsement
Something added to a policy to modify its terms
Most jurisdictions permit courts to award
Compensatory damages to parties injured during the negligent acts of others.
Damages may be special, general, or punitive
Special damages
Medical expenses and lost wages aka “out of pocket expenses’
General Damages
Compensates the injured party for his or her mental and physical distress, including pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of consortium