Unit 4 HO Question

Unit 4 HO Question

by Natalia Mercado -
Number of replies: 2

Can someone help me understand this better by breaking down the thought process/rules behind the statements and how/why it should be $3500?

An insured has an HO-3, no endorsements, with following limits: A - $70,000, B - $7,000, C - $35,000,D- $14,000. The policy has a $500 deductible ($500 deductible for windstorm/hurricane). What is the amount payable (if any) when:" A windstorm caused extensive damage to the roof of the insured's residence, requiring replacement of a portion. Cost to replace was $5,000. Taking depreciation into account, the actual cash value was $3,000. At the time of the loss, the replacement value of the dwelling was $125,000"? $______ is payable. $5,000 less $500 deductible = $4,500,but for full replacement cost settlement, the insured needed not less than 80% of the full replacement value as the coverage A limit ($125,000 x 80% = $100,000).

Answer is $3,500.

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Re: Unit 4 HO Question

by Patrick Smith -

The insured is less than 80% (100K).  So 5,000 times 80% is 4000 minus the deductible is 3500.

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Re: Unit 4 HO Question

by Jan Bradburn- -
Patrick, Your answer/reasoning is correct; however, there are some coinsurance problems that won't give you the correct answer unless you use the math formula. I believe that IF you encounter a coinsurance problem on the state exam, it will be a relatively easy question, such as the one listed above. Thanks for responding to the student message board! Jan