. An insured dies in a fire at his/her home caused by careless smoking. What action will the insurer of the dwelling take?   Deny the loss to building and contents as the insured caused the fire. Pay the loss to the building and contents to the insured's estate. Pay the building and contents loss into Court in trust. Be unable to pay the property loss as the named insured is no longer available to sign the proof of loss.

An insured is purchasing a Building and Personal Property Coverage Form (BPP) to cover her business. She asks the agent to explain how her property will be valued in the event of a loss. Which one of the following statements made by her agent accurately describes how the covered property will be valued in the event of loss?     The insurer is obligated to pay replacement cost regardless of whether or not the property has actually been repaired or replaced.     The insurer is obligated to pay the cost to replace the damaged or destroyed property with new property of like kind and quality without any deduction for depreciation or obsolescence.     Insurers underwrite the coverage carefully because some items that can be difficult to value, such as manuscripts, works of art, antiques, and rare articles, are covered for replacement cost.     If the insured elects to accept an ACV claim settlement, the insured is barred from later requesting payment of replacement cost.

Sharp Accounting rents a floor in an office building. Their insurance advisor has suggested that they consider coverage under the Legal Liability Coverage Form. The Legal Liability Coverage Form     Provides a lower premium rate than direct property insurance on the covered real property.     Contains a coinsurance condition that applies to property in Sharp's custody.     Contains a deductible that applies to damage caused by Sharp.     Provides coverage for property of others in Sharp's custody regardless of fault.

Your insured is a tenant in an apartment building and has a Tenants Comprehensive policy arranged by your office. Due to his/her negligence, a fire occurs seriously damaging his/her own apartment and causing substantial damage to the apartments on the same floor. Which section of the Liability coverage would pay for building damage to his/her apartment • Voluntary Payment for Damage to Property (Coverage G). • Personal Liability (Coverage E). • No coverage. Property is rented or in his/her care, custody or control. • Not applicable. The loss would be covered under the Property section of his/her Tenants Comprehensive policy.