CCA CCA Auto and Property Claims 1

Question 1

What does 'actual cash value' (ACV) mean when settling a property claim?

Accepted Answer

The replacement cost minus depreciation

Answer

The original purchase price of the property

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The amount the insured paid for coverage

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The salvage value of destroyed property

Question 2

Under a personal auto policy, 'uninsured motorist coverage' protects the insured when:

Accepted Answer

A not-at-fault insured is injured by a driver who has no liability insurance

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The insured drives without a valid license

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The insured's vehicle is stolen by an unknown person

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The insured causes an accident and the other party is uninsured

Question 3

What is 'betterment' in a property or auto claim?

Accepted Answer

A reduction in claim payment when a repair results in an improvement over pre-loss condition

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Improvements made to the property before the loss

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Additional coverage purchased after a loss occurs

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An increase in the settlement to reflect market appreciation

Question 4

A vehicle is declared a total loss when:

Accepted Answer

The cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle's actual cash value

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The driver is at fault in the accident

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The vehicle is more than 10 years old

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Any airbags deploy during a collision

Question 5

Under a homeowners policy, which peril is typically EXCLUDED from standard coverage?

Accepted Answer

Flood damage

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Fire damage

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Theft

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Wind damage

Question 6

What is a 'deductible' in an insurance policy?

Accepted Answer

The amount the insured must pay out of pocket before the insurer pays

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The maximum amount the insurer will pay per occurrence

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The premium discount for filing no claims

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The penalty applied for late premium payment