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04/28/2013

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Term
insurance
Definition
transferring pure risk (no gain) from individuals to a group. pools large numbers of individual risks. charges a small premium to each in the pool in exchange for protection.
Term
law of large numbers
Definition
the basic principle of this law is that the larger the number of separate risks of a like nature combined into one group , the more predictable the number of future losses of that group within a given time period.
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insurable interest
Definition
based upon economics or an equity position. it is required at the time of loss in order to recover on a policy.
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risk
Definition
the uncertainty of loss
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peril
Definition
the cause of loss
wind is an example, it may damage your roof.
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loss
Definition
damage resulting to the structure caused by a peril, such as fire or lightning
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direct loss
Definition
for example. a fire burns the house down. the burnt down house is a -
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indirect loss, consequential loss
Definition
loss of rental value or use is a - that is covered on some policy forms. occur over a period of time , time element losses
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market value
Definition
is the amount of money you could get for property in the market
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state value
Definition
a policy insured at this means that the insured chooses a limit of coverage for the property.
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proximate cause
Definition
this is a negligence term, meaning that a party's negligence must be the - or reason for the resulting njury to others.
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vacancy
Definition
occurs when the insured has moved out and taken his or her belongings.
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unoccupancy
Definition
is defined as when the insured is on a vacation or trip. his contents are still on the premises and he will be returning
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absolute liability
Definition
is liability without negligence. keeping a pet tiger. claimant does not have to prove anything. you are absolutely liable for keeping a pet tiger.
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strict liability
Definition
liability without fault. defective products
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vicarious liability
Definition
some state statutes spell out situations where one party may be responsible for the negligent activities of another party. tavers and nightclubs
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doctrine of agency
Definition
insurers are vicariously liable for the acts of their agents under this
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proximate cause
Definition
is the beginning of the chain of events resulting in a loss
Term
proximate loss
Definition
would be the end of the chain of events
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limits of liability
Definition
the most the policy will pay is found in the policy -
Term
short rate
Definition
if the insured cancels the policy, the refund owed is -
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pro rata
Definition
when the insurer cancels the policy, the refund owed is -
Term
coinsurance clause
Definition
on a personal lines policy is the 80% clause
Term
coinsurance clause
Definition
has to do with having replacement cost coverage and partial losses paid in full
Term
insurer
Definition
if a claim is paid in full the salvage belongs to the -
Term
lesser
Definition
if the insured chooses to keep the salvage the insurer will pay a - claim amount
Term
vandalism
Definition
after 60 days of vacancy, an HO policy will not provide coverage for -
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acv basis
Definition
a scheduled personal property floater provides coverage on an - basis
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valued policy
Definition
on a - policy there is no deduction for depreciation
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