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IMVFRL |
IA Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law |
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2 reasons requiring owners to show financial responsibility |
1. if their vehicle is stopped by a police offer 2. for an auto accident w/damages >$1,500 |
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persons must carry this in their vehicle as evidence of financial responsibility |
identification card |
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the ability to respond to liability on account of accidents arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle |
financial responsibility |
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3 methods that can demonstrate financial responsibility |
1. auto liability insurance 2. posting a bond 3. qualifying as self-insured |
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proof of future financial responsibility |
SR-22 |
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$20K/$40K/$15 or a CSL of $55k |
minimum auto liability requirements for BI and PD |
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every iowa insurance carrier must OFFER every applicant body this coverage |
BI for uninsured and underinsured drivers equal to at least the state minimum |
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minimums for UI/UIM |
$20K/$40K |
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a driver with no valid insurance/bond |
(UM) Uninsured Motorist |
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also applies to hit-and-run accidents |
UM |
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at-fault driver who has valid insurance but who has inadequate limits |
UIM |
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lA policyholders can reject UM/UIM by signing a |
rejection form |
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the UM coverage limits would be the sum of UM limits for all of the autos insured on a policy, thereby providing higher UM limits; this also applies to UIM |
stacking |
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if the insurer either pays benefits based upon aftermarket parts or requires the insured to pay the diff between aftermarket and OEM parts, the insurer must do what |
notify the insured of the aftermarket parts |
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aftermarket parts include |
salvage and used parts and parts manufactured by the company that did not manufacture the original parts |
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who warranties aftermarket parts |
the part manufacturer |
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when an insurer cancels/nonrenews a policy it must always do what |
provide advance written notice |
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3 of the 5 reasons insurers may cancel new auto policies after the initial 60-day period |
1. nonpayment of premium 2. failure to pay dues/fees 3. fraud/material misrepresentation 4. violating policy terms/conditions 5. any reason that would allow and insurer to exclude a driver from a policy |
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the minimum advanced written notice insurers must provide when cancelling a policy for nonpayment |
10 days |
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the minimum advanced written notice insurers must provide when cancelling/nonrenewing a policy for any other reason |
30 days |
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insurers must return this when they cancel a policy |
all unearned premium |
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2 ways insureds may cancel a policy |
1. returning the policy to the company 2. giving advance written notice of the date they wish to cancel |
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all cancellation and nonrenewal notices must include this notice |
notice that they may be eligible for under the IA Insurance Plan |
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was created to provide coverage to persons unable to obtain insurance thorough the voluntary auto insurance market |
IA Automobile Insurance Plan |
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the state assigns policies to insurers based on |
the percentage of auto premium they write in the state |
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who place insureds into the Plan |
producers |
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risk are assigned to the insurer for what timeframe |
36 months |
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provides liability and PD, plus MP and UIM coverage |
PAP |
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PAPs protect cars, pickups, vans, which weigh under how many pounds |
10K pounds |
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a private passenger auto is considered owned if leased for a continuous period of at least |
6 months |
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getting in, on, out of off of an auto; includes loading/unloading a vehicle |
occupying |
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an owned vehicle becomes a covered auto 2 ways |
1. when shown in the declarations 2. on the date the insured becomes the owner
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newly acquired autos automatically receive the best coverage applicable to any covered auto but only for how many days |
14 days |
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PD coverage applies for how many days from the date of ownership if no PD coverage is provided on any currently covered auto |
4 days |
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replacement vehicles receive this coverage until the end of the policy term regardless of notification |
Liability |
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trailers you own are covered for this |
Liability |
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a non-owned/rented auto |
hired auto |
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hired autos are covered under the insured's broadest coverage for how many days |
30 days |
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6 rating factors for liability |
age, gender, martial status, territory, usage, and driving record |
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amounts paid by the insurer in addition to the liability limit |
supplementary payments |
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supplementary payments for bail bonds required bc of an accident |
up to $250 |
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pays for reasonable and necessary medical and funeral expenses regardless of fault |
MP |
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medical payments covers who? |
insureds and family members and passengers of an insured |
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covers insureds as pedestrians |
MP |
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injuries must occurred within this timeframe of the accident |
3 years |
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no BI/bond; has coverage but the insurer/bonding company denies coverage/becomes insolvent; hit-and-run vehicle |
UM |
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covers direct and accidental PD to or theft of a covered auto |
PD |
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upset of the auto or impact with another object/vehicle |
collision |
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any covered loss not a collison |
OTC/Comprehensive |
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5 of 10 OTC Perils |
missiles/falling objects fire theft/larceny explosion and earthquake wind hail/water/flood MMC and V riot and civil commotion bird/animal contact glass breakage |
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the first dollar amount paid out in the event of an accident and is paid by the insured |
deductible |
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when does coverage for auto theft begin and end |
48 hours after the theft, when a vehicle is returned for use/the loss is paid |
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when does coverage begin for most claims |
24 hours after the loss |
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4 of 13 PD Exclusions |
1. livery 2. non-accidental losses/wear and tear 3. radioactive contamination/war 4. electronic equipment not permanently installed 5. tapes, records, or other media 6. government seizure 7. undeclared camper body/trailer 8. stolen cars 9. radar/laser detection system 10. TV antennas, awnings, or equipment used to create additional living facilities 11. non-owned auto used in auto business 12. racing 13. loss of use to car rental companies |
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vehicles damages/stolen are adjusted on what basis |
ACV |
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limit on after market stereo systems |
$1000 |
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limit on non-owned trailers |
$1500 |
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policy territory |
U.S. and Canada |
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Endorsement that allows non-traditional households to share policy ownership |
Joint ownership coverage endorsement |
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Endorsement that covers motorcycles, dune buggies, golf carts, RVs,etc |
Miscellaneous Vehicles Endorsement |
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Endorsement that covers the liability of insured who don't own a vehicle but frequently rent/borrow cars |
Named Non-owner (NNO) |
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supplementary payments for loss of earnings |
up to $200/day |
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name 3 of the 6 MP exclusions |
1. vehicles with <4 wheels 2. livery 3. vehicle being used as a residence 4. vehicle being used w/o permission 5. while at work/if work's comp applies 6. inside a racing facility with the intention to race |