WorksheetsInsurance Terminology – Matching Cards Converted to MCQs
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which insurance term matches this definition: Sudden, unexpected events that cause property damage or bodily injury, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, vehicular, aviation, slip and fall, lightning, and explosion.
Accident
Actual Damages
Actual Total Loss
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
Which insurance term matches this definition: Damages that have a specified cost to repair them.
Actual Damages
Accident
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
Amendment
Which insurance term matches this definition: Complete destruction of insured property, so that nothing of value remains and there is no salvage component.
Actual Total Loss
Broad Form
Attachment
Blanket Coverage
Which insurance term matches this definition: The value of the property after depreciation; as property ages, its value decreases or depreciates.
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
Bond
Basic Form
Assumption of Risk
Which insurance term matches this definition: If a homeowner is temporarily displaced from their home due to a catastrophe to allow repairs, certain homeowner’s policies provide coverage to help defray this cost.
ALE (Additional Living Expense)
All Risk Policy
Blanket Coverage
Broad Form
Which insurance term matches this definition: Only in name, as there is no policy that actually covers all perils, though this policy is the most common; every policy has some condition, provision, or exclusion that limits coverage.
All Risk Policy
Basic Form
Broad Form
Amendment
Which insurance term matches this definition: A document attached to a policy reflecting a change to the policy language made by the insurance company or the department of insurance.
Amendment
Attachment
Bond
Assumption of Risk
Which insurance term matches this definition: When a person or company knows ahead of time that there is a possibility of injury or worse and agrees not to hold anyone else responsible if an accident occurs; there is no negligence and insurance companies will generally not be liable and will resist paying.
Assumption of Risk
Accident
Bailee
Bodily Injury
Which insurance term matches this definition: A court order allowing one person to take something of value belonging to another into custody for a particular purpose.
Attachment
Amendment
Bond
Barratry
Which insurance term matches this definition: Persons who, with permission, take care of another person’s or company’s property.
Bailee
Assumption of Risk
Blanket Coverage
Broad Form
Which insurance term matches this definition: The least expensive structural ACV policy covering only three perils on the structure and contents—fire, lightning, and demolition/removal; may be identified by the number “1” or “A” in the form number, such as HO-1 or HO-A.
Basic Form
Broad Form
All Risk Policy
Blanket Coverage
Which insurance term matches this definition: Fraud or gross negligence of a ship’s master or crew at the expense of its owner or users.
Barratry
Bond
Attachment
Bailee
Which insurance term matches this definition: A specific endorsement that provides a preset dollar amount to a particular category, such as 500fortreeremovalor 10,000 for personal property.
Blanket Coverage
ALE (Additional Living Expense)
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
Amendment
Which insurance term matches this definition: Bodily injuries, legal defense, and compensation to other parties caused by an insured.
Bodily Injury
Assumption of Risk
Accident
Barratry
Which insurance term matches this definition: A secured, long-term IOU with issuer obligations.
Bond
Blanket Coverage
Attachment
Amendment
Which insurance term matches this definition: Costlier than the Basic Form, it covers 16 named perils on structure and content and pays actual cash value, not replacement cost value; may be identified by the number “2” or “B” in the form number, such as HO2 or HO-B.
Broad Form
Basic Form
All Risk Policy
Blanket Coverage
Investigations often used to determine how, when, and why, specific damage occurred.
Cause & Origin (C&O) Investigation
Cancellation
Cargo
Claimant
An insurance company or the insured can cancel a policy with 60 days’ notice for various reasons, such as a change in the coverage, criminal felony conviction, misrepresentation in the policy application, etc.
Cause & Origin (C&O) Investigation
Cancellation
Cargo
Claimant
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft. Also known as Freight.
Cause & Origin (C&O) Investigation
Cancellation
Cargo
Claimant
“First Party” files a claim against his own insurance company, aka “Second Party.” A “Third Party” is someone who files a claim against someone else’s insurance company.
Cause & Origin (C&O) Investigation
Cancellation
Cargo
Claimant
Auto coverage for impact damage.
Collision Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage
Conditions
Constructive Total Loss
Auto coverage for non-collision damage, such as fire, vandalism, theft, flood, etc.
Collision Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage
Conditions
Constructive Total Loss
This is one of four basic parts of an insurance policy. This section has two main parts, “Your Duties After Loss” and “Settlement Provisions.”
Collision Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage
Conditions
Constructive Total Loss
The cost to repair an insured item exceeds the cost to replace the item, regardless of RCV or ACV policy.
Collision Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage
Conditions
Constructive Total Loss
Personal property such as clothing, furniture, televisions, computers, etc.
Contents
CE
Contract
Date of Discovery (DOD)
24 Continuing Education hours are required every two years. 50% (12) hours must be in a classroom or classroom equivalent. Two hours must be ethics/consumer protection.
Contents
CE
Contract
Date of Discovery (DOD)
A written agreement (i.e. insurance policy) between two competent parties.
Contents
CE
Contract
Date of Discovery (DOD)
The date when the damages were noticed which is often different from, and not to be confused with, the date of loss.
Contents
CE
Contract
Date of Discovery (DOD)
This is the date when then damages actually occurred. Do not confuse this with the date of discovery.
Date of Loss (DOL)
Declaration “Dec” Page
Deductible
Depreciation
Usually the cover sheet of a policy listing the insured’s name, mailing address, loss location, and basic policy information such as the policy period, list of endorsements, and dollar limits for different coverage types.
Date of Loss (DOL)
Declaration “Dec” Page
Deductible
Depreciation
This is the portion of the damages the insured has to pay. It is usually a set dollar amount, though in some cases, it is a percentage.
Date of Loss (DOL)
Declaration “Dec” Page
Deductible
Depreciation
The decrease or loss in value based on the approximate age and/or wear & tear. This value is based on the perception of adjuster and the normal life expectancy of the item.
Date of Loss (DOL)
Declaration “Dec” Page
Deductible
Depreciation
A platform extending from shore over water, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats.
Dock
Endorsement
Estoppel
Exclusions
Document(s) attached to a policy that add, take away, or limits coverage, conditions, and/or terms. An endorsement is also known as a “Floater” or “Rider.”
Dock
Endorsement
Estoppel
Exclusions
This is a legal principle that bars a party from changing its mind after initially indicating they would act in a certain way.
Dock
Endorsement
Estoppel
Exclusions
Every policy has limits on certain causes of loss for various reasons. There are two main parts: the list of excluded causes of loss and exceptions to exclusions.
Dock
Endorsement
Estoppel
Exclusions
Select the correct definition of Expiration Date.
The date when the policy expires.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
The responsibility for an act.
Select the correct definition of Fair Rental Value.
The reasonable value of a building being rented; an option in some homeowner’s policies instead of paying ALE.
Company that provides insurance.
A voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship’s load in time of distress.
Intentional misrepresentation when filing a claim to obtain money that would not otherwise be paid.
Select the correct definition of Fidelity Bond.
Usually provided for businesses to cover dishonest acts of an employee.
The person, property, or entity covered with an insurance policy.
Person(s) invited into a business for the purpose of conducting business.
A legal principle to return the insured to the condition before the loss, no more and no less.
Select the correct definition of Forced Place Insurance.
If an active loan exists and the insured’s insurance lapses, the lender/lien holder can force insurance on the property to protect their interest.
The date when the policy expires.
Someone hired to perform all repairs during construction or hire subcontractors for various trades.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Select the correct definition of Fraud.
Intentional misrepresentation (lying, falsifying documents, etc.) when filing a claim to get money from an insurance company that would otherwise not be paid.
A clause protecting against loss caused by negligence of a vessel’s captain or crew or defects in the ship’s hull or machinery.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
What the insured has spent to mitigate damages.
Select the correct definition of Freight.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft; also known as cargo.
The responsibility for an act.
A bit costlier than the Basic Form; ACV policy covering 16 named perils on structure and content; Broad form.
Company that provides insurance.
Select the correct definition of General Contractor.
Someone hired to perform all repairs (electrical, framing, plumbing, etc.) during construction or hire subcontractors for various trades.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
What the insured has spent to mitigate damages.
The person, property, or entity covered with an insurance policy.
Select the correct definition of General Damages.
Subjective damages that are difficult to value, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, and disfigurement.
Company that provides insurance.
A voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship’s load in time of distress.
The date when the policy expires.
Select the correct description of HO-1 / HO-A.
One of the first policy types; least expensive; ACV policy; also known as a Basic form.
A bit costlier than the Broad Form; pays RCV on the structure and ACV on contents; Special form.
A voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship’s load in time of distress.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Select the correct description of HO-2 / HO-B.
A bit costlier than the Basic Form; ACV policy covering 16 named perils on structure and content; also known as a Broad form.
One of the first policy types; least expensive; ACV policy; also known as a Basic form.
A clause protecting against damage or loss caused by negligence of a vessel’s captain or crew or by defects in the ship’s hull or machinery.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
Select the correct description of HO-3 / HO-C.
A bit costlier than the Broad Form; covers 16 named perils on structure and content; pays RCV on structure and ACV on contents; also known as a Special form.
A bit costlier than the Basic Form; ACV policy covering 16 named perils; Broad form.
Company that provides insurance.
The responsibility for an act.
Select the correct definition of Inchmaree.
A clause that protects against damage or loss caused by negligence of a vessel’s captain or crew or by any defect in the ship’s hull or machinery and not caused by nature.
Intentional misrepresentation when filing a claim to get money that would otherwise not be paid.
Person(s) invited into a business to conduct business.
A legal principle to return the insured to the condition before the loss, no more and no less.
Select the correct definition of Incurred Expense.
What the insured has spent to mitigate damages.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
The date when the policy expires.
Select the correct definition of Indemnification.
A legal and insurance principle meaning to return the insured back to the condition they were before the loss, no more and no less.
Company that provides insurance.
A voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship’s load in time of distress.
Someone hired to perform all repairs or hire subcontractors for various trades.
Select the correct definition of Insured.
The person, property, or entity covered with an insurance policy.
The responsibility for an act.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Select the correct definition of Insurer.
Company that provides insurance.
What the insured has spent to mitigate damages.
Person(s) invited into a business to conduct business.
A clause protecting against damage or loss caused by negligence of a vessel’s captain or crew.
Select the correct definition of Invitee.
Person(s) invited into a business for the purpose of conducting business; customer.
Intentional misrepresentation when filing a claim.
Company that provides insurance.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Select the correct definition of Jettison.
A voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship’s load in time of distress.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft; also known as cargo.
The date when the policy expires.
The responsibility for an act.
Select the correct definition of Liability.
The responsibility for an act.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
Company that provides insurance.
Intentional misrepresentation when filing a claim.
Select the correct definition of Liability Coverage.
Coverage for unintentional bodily injury or property damage.
What the insured has spent to mitigate damages.
The person, property, or entity covered with an insurance policy.
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
Which term matches: Person(s) invited into a business for non-business activity, a social visit.
Licensee
Loss History
Loss of Income
Loss Payee
Which term matches: This information, though sometimes critical in determining coverage, may not always be readily available. It may require more investigation by the desk adjuster.
Licensee
Loss History
Loss of Income
Loss Payee
Which term matches: Major part of a business policy which is usually the net profit lost for a specific amount of time due to an accident or loss.
Licensee
Loss History
Loss of Income
Loss Payee
Which term matches: The person, or entity, to whom the claim proceeds are to be paid.
Licensee
Loss History
Loss of Income
Loss Payee
Which term matches: Pays small dollar medical expenses (usually up to $20,000) for the insured and their passengers due to an auto or home accident, regardless of who was at fault.
Medical Payments / Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage
Mitigation
Negligence
Non-recoverable Depreciation
Which term matches: The process to protect property from further harm, such as having a tarp placed on a roof after a hurricane or windstorm.
Medical Payments / Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage
Mitigation
Negligence
Non-recoverable Depreciation
Which term matches: Unintentional and accidental damages that could have been avoided due to what is reasonably expected of persons/entities in similar situations.
Medical Payments / Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage
Mitigation
Negligence
Non-recoverable Depreciation
Which term matches: Depreciation on item(s) that cannot be returned to the claimant, valuing that item as actual cash value (ACV).
Medical Payments / Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage
Mitigation
Negligence
Non-recoverable Depreciation
Which term matches: When an insurance company decides to cancel the policy at the end of its current period.
Non-renewal
Notice of Loss
Occurrence
Overhead & Profit (O&P)
Which term matches: To avoid breach of contract, this written notice is required by insurance companies immediately after an accident or loss.
Non-renewal
Notice of Loss
Occurrence
Overhead & Profit (O&P)
Which term matches: Usually an unexpected loss due to events or repeated exposure to conditions over a period of time.
Non-renewal
Notice of Loss
Occurrence
Overhead & Profit (O&P)
Which term matches: This is a calculated percentage increase based on the complexity of damages usually applied if a general contractor must oversee the repairs or if more than three trades are involved, such as plumbing, electrical, flooring, etc.
Non-renewal
Notice of Loss
Occurrence
Overhead & Profit (O&P)
Which term matches: This is the most standardized automobile policy for personal vehicles. It excludes recreational vehicles.
Personal Auto Policy (PAP)
Perils
Piers
Policy
Which term matches: Actual causes of loss that are identified in the policy.
Personal Auto Policy (PAP)
Perils
Piers
Policy
Which term matches: A platform extending from shore over water, providing access to ships or boats.
Personal Auto Policy (PAP)
Perils
Piers
Policy
Which term matches: A written contract of insurance. See Basic, Broad, and Special Forms.
Personal Auto Policy (PAP)
Perils
Piers
Policy
Which term matches: The maximum amount of payout per loss.
Policy Limits
Policy Period
Premium
Preservation Companies
Which term matches: The period of actual coverage provided by an insurance company.
Policy Limits
Policy Period
Premium
Preservation Companies
Which term matches: The dollar amount (cost) of an insurance policy paid by the insured.
Policy Limits
Policy Period
Premium
Preservation Companies
Which term matches: When properties are vacant and/or abandoned by insured parties, lenders hire preservation companies to visit the property on a monthly basis to maintain the yard and monitor for damages.
Policy Limits
Policy Period
Premium
Preservation Companies
Which term is defined as: A recorded question and answer session usually between the insured and insurer regarding questions about the claim, often based on suspicion of fraud.
Recorded Statement
Recoverable Depreciation
Reinstatement
Reinsurance
Which term is defined as: Depreciation on item(s) that can be returned to the claimant once repairs are completed, valuing that item as replacement cost value (RCV).
Recorded Statement
Recoverable Depreciation
Reinstatement
Reinsurance
Which term is defined as: Once an insurance policy lapses, it can be reinstated after payment is made.
Recorded Statement
Recoverable Depreciation
Reinstatement
Reinsurance
Which term is defined as: Insurance coverage for an insurance company itself. Usually, this is set on catastrophic losses over a certain dollar amount. The initial amount will be paid by the original company and the excess will be paid by the reinsurance coverage.
Recorded Statement
Recoverable Depreciation
Reinstatement
Reinsurance
Which term is defined as: The cost of repairs minus depreciation.
Repair ACV
Replacement Cost Value (RCV)
Reserves
Restoration Company
Which term is defined as: The total cost to replace damaged property without deductions for depreciation or overhead & profit. Not to be confused with actual cost value (ACV).
Repair ACV
Replacement Cost Value (RCV)
Reserves
Restoration Company
Which term is defined as: The insurance company’s best estimated cost of repairs. Proper setting of reserves can determine an insurance company’s solvency.
Repair ACV
Replacement Cost Value (RCV)
Reserves
Restoration Company
Which term is defined as: A company that works with insured or insurers to minimize loss or return to pre-loss conditions. They often repair buildings, contents, furnishings, etc.
Repair ACV
Replacement Cost Value (RCV)
Reserves
Restoration Company
Which term is defined as: The item/property/person insured.
Risk
Salvage
Severity
Slip
Which term is defined as: If damaged property has any value, and if the insurance company pays for replacing the item, the insurance company can have the item sold and collect whatever worth it may have. It may also elect to sell it back to the insured.
Risk
Salvage
Severity
Slip
Which term is defined as: The extent of damages. This is also used in determining premium rates.
Risk
Salvage
Severity
Slip
Which term is defined as: A ramp (such as a boat ramp) beside a body of water, where ships are built and launched.
Risk
Salvage
Severity
Slip
Which term is defined as: Similar, but a bit costlier than the Broad Form, it covers 16 named perils on structure and content. It pays RCV on the structure and ACV on contents. You may see the number “3” or “C” in the form number which designates specific forms such as HO-3 or HO-C.
Special Form
Subrogation
Supplement
Surety Bond
Which term is defined as: A legal and insurance principle that allows an insurance company to seek restoration of financial costs incurred with a claim payment from a third party.
Special Form
Subrogation
Supplement
Surety Bond
Which term is defined as: If there are hidden damages, or if the adjuster overlooked something, an additional payment could be issued to bring the insured to pre-loss condition.
Special Form
Subrogation
Supplement
Surety Bond
Which term is defined as: A promise to pay a certain amount if the other party fails to meet an obligation such as a contract.
Special Form
Subrogation
Supplement
Surety Bond
Which term is defined as: These are companies that file claims on behalf of lenders.
Third Party Administrators (TPA)
Total Loss
Total Value ACV
Trespasser
Which term is defined as: Complete destruction of insured property, so that nothing of value remains (Actual Total Loss) or when the cost to repair exceeds the cost to replace (Constructive Total Loss).
Third Party Administrators (TPA)
Total Loss
Total Value ACV
Trespasser
Which term is defined as: The actual cash value of the entire property, including the damaged area.
Third Party Administrators (TPA)
Total Loss
Total Value ACV
Trespasser
Which term is defined as: Person(s) on the premises without permission.
Third Party Administrators (TPA)
Total Loss
Total Value ACV
Trespasser
Select the term that matches the definition: This is a person who helps settle disputes between the insured and insurer.
Umpire
Underwriting
Unearned Premium
Valued Policy
Wharves
Select the term that matches the definition: This is the process the insurance company goes through when it is trying to determine to approve or deny a policy application.
Underwriting
Umpire
Unearned Premium
Valued Policy
Wharves
Select the term that matches the definition: The amount of insurance premium the insurance company collected for the remainder of the policy period.
Unearned Premium
Underwriting
Valued Policy
Wharves
Umpire
Select the term that matches the definition: Pays for damages caused by another person/entity if they don’t have insurance.
Uninsured/Under Insured Motorists Coverage
Underwriting
Unearned Premium
Valued Policy
Wharves
Select the term that matches the definition: Pays the policy limit in the event of a total loss. There are specific states that require this type of policy on buildings.
Valued Policy
Umpire
Unearned Premium
Underwriting
Wharves
Select the term that matches the definition: A pier where ships or boats are tied up for loading and unloading.
Wharves
Underwriting
Unearned Premium
Valued Policy
Umpire
