Staff adjusters Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Accumulated Depreciation - ANSWERSThe total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula:(Annual Depreciation x Number ofyears used) 1-J Acreage Reporting Date - ANSWERSThe deadline for providing the insurer with an acreage report, which is used to determine the amount of coverage needed and the premium charged for a particular crop. 3-E Actual Cash Value (ACV) - ANSWERSA valuation method used by insurers to reflect an item's current market value right before being damaged or...

What does claims management encompass ? - 1. Handling individual claims 2. Departmental claims processes and procedures. (What term/s do the ) courts use to determine bad faith? - harsh, vindictive, reprehensible, highhanded, oppressive, malicious what benchmark are adjusters held to? - Utmost good faith broader claims management functions (6) - 1. establish procedures, 2. providing administrative support, 3. establish a system of record keeping, 4. align operations to corporate vision and ...

Insurance - Transfer of risk from one person or organization to an insurance company Indemnity - The principle to restore the insured to the pre-loss economic or financial condition. Law of Large numbers - Mathematical principle used by insurers to predict losses to charge the appropriate premiums Insurable Interest - Proof that someone stands to lose financially if a loss occurs; must exist at the time of the loss in property and casualty insurance Binder - Temporary insurance contr...

Adjuster - Answer any person who, as an independent contractor, or as an employee of an independent contractor; adjustment bureau; association; insurance company or corporation; local recording agent; managing general agent; or self-insured, investigates or adjusts losses on behalf of either an insurer or a self insured, or any person who supervises the handling of claims." Staff Adjusters - Answer are on the payroll of an insurance company and are paid a salary or by the hour. These a...

SC Property, Casualty, Surety, Marine Exam Questions and Answers 100% Answered!!Accumulated Depreciation - ANSWERSThe total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula:(Annual Depreciation x Number ofyears used) 1-J Acreage Reporting Date - ANSWERSThe deadline for providing the insurer with an acreage report, which is used to determine the amount of coverage needed and the premium charged for a particular crop. 3-E Actual Cash Value (ACV) - ANSWERSA valuation method used by...

Accident Insurance - Answer Covers expenses associated with a covered accident and can extend to ambulance and emergency room expenses, intensive care, and hospital costs. Accident insurance also provides for loss of income, and a death benefit if injuries prove fatal. Accumulated Depreciation - Answer The total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula: (annual depreciation x number of years used). Subtract this number from the item's replacement cost to get its actua...

TEST FOR ADJUSTER PRO, FLORIDA STUDY(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)A+ GRADED EXAM 2023-2024 - CORRECT ANSWER-Subtract the deductible from covered damages to get indemnification - CORRECT ANSWER-6 unique characteristics of insurance policy 1 Contracts of adhesion (court ez win) 2 Utmost good faith 3 aleatory 4 personal 5 Unilateral (only insurer has obligation) 6 Conditional - CORRECT ANSWER-1945 regulate insurance Naic doesn't give benefits to comissioners 90 day to pay hijacking on...

Adjuster Pro - Florida Certified Adjuster Glossary Exam Prep 2023. Accumulated Depreciation - ANSWER The total decrease in an item's value over a period of time. Formula: (Annual Depreciation x Number of years used) Actual Cash Value (ACV) - ANSWER A valuation method used by insurers to reflect an item's current market value right before being damaged or destroyed. Formula: (Replacement cost - Accumulated Depreciation) Adhesion - ANSWER One of the characteristics of an insurance contrac...

FL Adjusters License Practice Exams 2023 Which of the following is NOT one of the four critical elements of a contract? (A) A mutual understanding and agreement with the terms of the contract. (B) Written evidence of the agreement and its terms. (C)A legal purpose. (D)Consideration, consisting of money or a promise of performance. Correct Answer: (B) Written evidence of the agreement and its terms. Assume that five years ago a couple insured their home for [its then appraise...

AINS 21 Segment B (Chapters 4-6) Rated A+ claim a demand by a person or business seeking to recover from an insurer for a loss that may be covered by an insurance policy claimant anyone who submits a claim to an insurer first party the insured in an insurance contract third party a person or business who is not a party to the insurance contract bu who asserts a claim against the insured claim representative (or adjuster) a person responsible for verifying coverage, determinin...