Free Property and Casualty Insurance Basics Practice Questions
Mississippi Property & Casualty exam — 106 practice questions.
Subtopics: Actual cash value, Coinsurance, Mortgagee clause, Vacancy, Appraisal, Other insurance, Pair and set, Deductible, Replacement cost, Abandonment, Notice period, Loss payee notice, Nonpayment, Late notice remedy, Affiliate transfer, Affiliate transfer standard, Substantially similar, Less favorable terms, Incorporated into policy, Valued policy law, Valued policy exception, Valued policy term, Three-quarter value clause, Certificates of insurance, Agent opinion letter, Certificate forms, Certificate penalties, Insurable interest, Loss valuation, Negligence, Damages, Types of loss, Insurer provisions, Liability, Limits of liability, Deductibles, Policy structure, Policy conditions, Pair and set clause, Vacancy provision, Mortgagee rights, Appraisal condition, Proof of loss, Salvage and abandonment, Liberalization clause, Assignment condition, Binder, Sublimit, Named perils vs open perils, Burden of proof, Direct vs indirect loss, Comparative negligence, Strict liability, Vicarious liability, Punitive damages, Special vs general damages, Proximate cause, Absolute liability, Hold harmless, Bailee liability, Attractive nuisance, Res ipsa loquitur, Coinsurance calculation, Actual cash value calculation, Split limits application, Underwriting, Credit-based insurance scores, Loss ratio, Insureds, Cancellation, Policy territory, No benefit to bailee, Duty to defend, Premium audit, Claim settlement, Duties after loss, Retrospective rating, Class rating, Judgment rating
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Sample questions & answers
1. Actual cash value in a property policy is most commonly computed as:
replacement cost minus depreciation
ACV is typically replacement cost at the time of loss less depreciation for age and wear.
2. A property policy's coinsurance clause is primarily intended to:
encourage insuring property to an adequate percentage of its value
The coinsurance clause penalizes underinsurance, encouraging the insured to carry a limit equal to a stated percentage of value.
3. The provision that protects a lender's interest and may allow it to receive loss payment even if the insured's claim is denied is the:
standard mortgage clause
The standard mortgage clause protects the mortgagee's interest, allowing separate loss payment and certain rights even when the insured's claim is denied.
4. Many property forms reduce or suspend certain coverage when a building has been:
vacant beyond the stated number of days
Property forms often restrict coverage for losses occurring after the building has been vacant beyond the policy's stated period.
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