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P&C Provisions & Contract Law Flash Cards
Question | Answer |
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What provision defines how a policy will respond if there is more than one insurance policy written on the same risk? | Other insurance |
What is a binder? | A temporary insurance contract that goes in effect prior to the policy issue |
What is consideration on the part of the insurer? | A promise to pay in the event of a loss |
Information about changes to the policy or return of premium can be found in what section of a policy? | Conditions |
What process is used to settle a casualty claim when the insured and the insurer cannot agree? | Arbitration |
What insurance principle does pro rata liability protect? | Indemnity |
What is a warranty in an insurance contract? | An absolutely true statement upon which the validity of the policy depends |
What are the four elements of an insurance contract? | Agreement (offer and acceptance), consideration, competent parties, and legal purpose |
In commercial property policies, who has control of the policy, and who can cancel it? | First named insured |
What does the term unilateral contract mean? | A unilateral contract is a one-sided contract. This means only one party makes an enforceable promise. |
Where is the policy period stated in an insurance policy? | On the declarations page |
What part of an insurance policy indicates the general rules or procedures that the insurer and insured agree to follow under the terms of the policy? | Conditions |
Which method of loss valuation is contrary to the principle of indemnity? | Replacement cost |
When does pro rata liability apply? | When an insured has more than one policy covering a loss |
Persons who are not named on the declaration page of a policy but who are protected by the policy are known as what type of insured? | Additional insured |
In property and casualty policies, what is required for an assignment to be valid? | A written consent of the insurer |
When is an appraisal needed and how can it be requested? | If an insured and an insurer disagree about the value of a property loss, either party can make a written demand for an appraisal. |
What is proof of loss? | A sworn statement from an insured notifying the insurer about a loss |
What section personalizes an insurance policy? | Declarations |
What are an insured’s duties after loss? | Protect the damaged property from further damage, prepare an inventory of damaged property, cooperate with the insurer in settling a loss, notify police in case of theft; and submit proof of loss |
What is consideration in an insurance contract? | Consideration is something of value that each party gives to the other. Consideration on the part of the insurer is binding. |
What is additional coverage in an insurance policy? | A provision that adds more coverage for a specific loss at no additional premium |
What is the difference between cancellation and nonrenewal? | Cancellation is the termination of an insurance policy by either party prior to the policy’s expiration date. Nonrenewal is the termination of a policy at its expiration date by not offering a continuation of the existing policy. |
In insurance contracts, when does acceptance usually occur? | When the insurer approves a prepaid application |
What part of a policy shows the amount of insurance, premium, and policy terms? | Declarations |
In insurance contracts, when is the offer usually made? | When the insurance application is submitted |
What does an endorsement do to an insurance contract? | It modifies the policy’s original terms. |
What part of an insurance policy contains the insurer’s promise to pay a claim? | Insuring agreement |
What does the exclusions section of a policy specify? | What perils are not insured against, or what persons are not covered in a policy |
Who is an insured in property and casualty insurance? | Anyone covered under the policy, even if not specifically named |