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Chapter 24 _________ Property Insurance. Property Insurance. I f you own real estate, you take the risk that your property may be damaged due to fire or other catastrophe. Insurance. Fire insurance is the foundation of property damage policies. Insurance Terms. Insured = Homeowner
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Property Insurance • I f you own real estate, you take the risk that your property may be damaged due to fire or other catastrophe.
Insurance • Fire insurance is the foundation of property damage policies.
Insurance Terms • Insured = Homeowner • Insurer = Insurance Company • Insurance Premium = Payment
Hail Tornado Earthquake Riot Windstorm Smoke damage Explosion Glass break Water pipe leaks Vandalism Freezing Building collapse Insured Risks Endorsements
Homeowner Policy • Contains coverage deemed by insurance experts to be the most useful to persons who own the home in which they live.
Other Insurance • Tenant’s policy – provides coverage for personal property of renter. • Condominium policy – covers personal property of owner.
Insurance carried Today’s cost to replace the damaged portion 80% of today’s cost toreplace whole structure RECOVERY Application of the Co-insurance Requirement x =
Liability Coverage • Medical Payments • Endorsements
Lender Requirements • Flood Insurance • Guaranteed Replacement Cost • Flood Insurance • Landlord Policies
Key Terms • Insured • New for old • Old for old • Peril • Public liability • All-risk policy • Broad form (HO-2) • Endorsement • Homeowner policy • Insurance premium