SC P&C Insurance Exam Study Guide
Latest 2022 Graded A
Abandonment ✔✔the abdication of insured property into the hands of another, or into the
possession of no one in particular
Absolute Liability ✔✔Liability that ar
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SC P&C Insurance Exam Study Guide
Latest 2022 Graded A
Abandonment ✔✔the abdication of insured property into the hands of another, or into the
possession of no one in particular
Absolute Liability ✔✔Liability that arises from an extremely dangerous situation. Often found in
cases involving explosives. Also known as "strict" liability. For example, you are absolutely liable
if you keep a wild animal as a pet.
Accident ✔✔an unplanned, unforseen event which occurs suddenly and at a specific place
Actual Cash Value ✔✔the required amount to pay damages for property loss, which is calculated
based on the property's current replacement value minus depreciation
Additional Coverage ✔✔a provision in an insurance policy that allows for more coverage for a
specific loss expense without an increase in premium
Additional Insureds ✔✔individuals or business that are not named as insured on the decleration
page, butr are protected by the policy, usually in regard to a specific interest
Adhesion ✔✔A contract offered on a "take-it-or-leave-it" basis by an insurer, in which the
insured's only option is to accept or reject the contract. Any ambiguities in the contract will be
settled in favor of the insured.
Admitted Insurer ✔✔An insurer to which a state insurance department has granted a license to do
business within that state.
Adverse Selection ✔✔In general, the tendency for people with the greatest probability of loss to
be the ones most likely to purchase insurance.
Agent ✔✔an individual who is licensed to sell, negotiate, or effect insurance contracts on behalf
of an insurer
Aggregate Limit ✔✔the maximum amount an insurer will pay for all covered losses during the
covered policy period
Agreed Value ✔✔A property policy with a provision agreed upon by the insurer and insured as to
the amount of insurance that represents a fair valuation for the property at the time the insurance
is written.
Aleatory ✔✔A contract in which participating parties exchange unequal amounts. the amount the
insured will pay in premiums is unequal to the amount the insurer will pay in the event of a loss.
Alien Insurer ✔✔an insurance company that is incorporated outside the U.S.
Apparent Authority ✔✔The appearance or the assumption of authority based on the actions,
words, or deeds of the principal or because of circumstances the principal created.
Appraisal ✔✔an assesment of property to determine either the correct amount of insurance to be
written or the amount of loss to be paid
Arbitration ✔✔A process, agreed to by parties to a dispute in lieu of going to court, by which a
neutral person or body makes a binding decision
Assignment ✔✔the transfer of legal right or interest in an insurance policy, in P&C ususally only
valid with prior written consent of the insurer
Authorized Insurer ✔✔An insurance company that has qualified and received a Certificate of
Authority from the Department of Insurance to transact insurance in the state.
Auto ✔✔a land motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer designed for use on public roads
Avoidance ✔✔A method of dealing with risk by deliberately keeping away from it (e.g. if a person
wanted to avoid the risk of being killed in an airplane crash, he/she might choose never to fly in a
plane).
Bailee ✔✔One who holds the personal property of another for a specific purpose.
Beneficiary ✔✔the one who recieves the proceeds from an insurance policy
Binder ✔✔A temporary insurance cont
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