Types of homeowner's insurance policies
Insuring a Standard Home
Ginny is the owner of a 30-year-old home, and is looking to buy a homeowner's insurance policy. The previous home she owned was severely
damaged by a tree falling through the roof, a peril that was not covered by her basic-form policy, therefore she is looking to buy a comprehensive
policy that covers damage from all perils (except those specifically excluded). Based on the peril coverage it offers, she purchases an
insurance policy.
Her home has a replacement value of $350,000, therefore she insures her home for the minimum legal requirement of
. Assuming
she does not purchase any additional coverage beyond the legal minimums, complete the following table indicating the maximum dollar value of
reimbursement she can receive for each of the following:
Damage to personal property:
Detached buildings:
Loss of Use (Additional living expenses):
Property damage:
Insuring While Away at College
Ginny's son, Eric, is a college student living in a campus dormitory. He drives a car that she parks on the street and wants to make sure the full value
is insured. Which of the following statements regarding Eric's insurance needs are true? Check all that apply.
His property is covered up to 10% of the coverage on the home
Eric should purchase an HO-4 broad form insurance policy because he is not covered under his parents' policy.
He should tell the insurance agency that he parks in a garage to save money on premiums
Insuring a Condominium
Ginny's parents own a condominium that they fully insured for the replacement value of $210,000. Last year a portion of their roof collapsed due to
the weight of snow after a severe storm, rendering the condo uninhabitable for the month that it took to complete repairs. Based on the coverage
details of their condominium form
insurance policy, the additional living expenses they incur as a result of the damage (such as the cost of
staying in a hotel during the repairs)
5.Types of homeowner's insurance policies
Insuring a Standard Home
Ginny is the owner of a 3o-year-old home, and is looking to buy a homeowner's insurance policy.The previous home she owned was severely
damaged by a tree falling through the roof, a peril that was not covered by her basic-form policy, therefore she is looking to buy a comprehensive
policy that covers damage from all perils (except those specifically excluded).Based on the peril coverage it offers, she purchases an
insurance policy
Her home has a replacement value of $350,000, therefore she insures her home for the minimum legal requirement of $
Assuming
she does not purchase any additional coverage beyond the legal minimums, complete the following table indicating the maximum dollar value of
reimbursement she can receive for each of the following
Damage to personal property
$
Detached buildings:
$ $ $
Loss of Use (Additional living expenses):
Property damage:
Insuring While Away at College
Ginny's son, Eric, is a college student living in a campus dormitory.He drives a car that she parks on the street and wants to make sure the full value
is insured.Which of the following statements regarding Eric's insurance needs are true? Check all that apply.
His property is covered up to 10% of the coverage on the home
Eric should purchase an HO-4 broad form insurance policy because he is not covered under his parents' policy.
He should tell the insurance agency that he parks in a garage to save money on premiums
Insuring a Condominium
Ginny's parents own a condominium that they fully insured for the replacement value of $210,000. Last year a portion of their roof collapsed due to
details of their condominium form
staying in a hotel during the repairs)
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