Hawaii Property & Casualty Insurance Practice Exam Free - 2026

• A. A deductible
• B. A breach of a legal duty
• C. A written insurance application
• D. A covered auto only

Correct answer: B. A breach of a legal duty

Explanation: Negligence usually requires duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. A breach of duty is one of the key elements.

• A. Compensatory damages
• B. Punitive damages
• C. Speculative damages
• D. Symbolic damages only

Correct answer: A. Compensatory damages

Explanation: Compensatory damages are designed to compensate for actual covered loss, such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

• A. Reimburse ordinary property repair costs
• B. Punish especially wrongful conduct and deter similar behavior
• C. Pay every small medical bill automatically
• D. Replace a deductible

Correct answer: B. Punish especially wrongful conduct and deter similar behavior

Explanation: Punitive damages are meant to punish and deter especially wrongful conduct. Whether insurance can cover them depends on policy language and applicable law.

• A. The maximum paid for one claimant only
• B. The total maximum the policy will pay for all covered claims during a policy period
• C. The deductible for every claim
• D. The amount paid before coverage starts

Correct answer: B. The total maximum the policy will pay for all covered claims during a policy period

Explanation: An aggregate limit is the total amount a policy will pay for specified covered claims during a policy period, subject to the policy wording.

• A. The maximum payable for one covered event or occurrence
• B. The number of years a policy must remain active
• C. The policy cancellation fee
• D. The insured's credit score

Correct answer: A. The maximum payable for one covered event or occurrence

Explanation: An occurrence limit is the maximum amount payable for one covered occurrence, subject to other limits such as aggregate limits.

• A. Extra liability coverage above underlying policies
• B. Replacement cost coverage for jewelry only
• C. Coverage for normal vehicle maintenance
• D. A separate health insurance plan

Correct answer: A. Extra liability coverage above underlying policies

Explanation: An umbrella policy can provide additional liability limits above required underlying policies and may provide broader liability coverage in some situations.

• A. The insured's roof is damaged by hail
• B. The insured's guest slips on the insured's icy steps and is injured
• C. The insured's computer is stolen from home
• D. The insured's garage is damaged by wind

Correct answer: B. The insured's guest slips on the insured's icy steps and is injured

Explanation: A guest injury may create a liability claim if the insured is alleged to be legally responsible. Damage to the insured's own property is usually a first-party property issue.

• A. Business-owned buildings and business personal property against covered causes of loss
• B. Employee retirement accounts
• C. Individual life insurance needs
• D. Personal auto liability only

Correct answer: A. Business-owned buildings and business personal property against covered causes of loss

Explanation: Commercial property insurance generally covers business buildings, business personal property, and related property exposures against covered causes of loss.

• A. Inventory, furniture, and equipment owned by the business
• B. The owner's private life insurance policy
• C. The owner's personal vacation home only
• D. A customer's medical expenses under health insurance

Correct answer: A. Inventory, furniture, and equipment owned by the business

Explanation: Business personal property generally includes covered business-owned contents such as inventory, furniture, equipment, and supplies at described premises.

• A. Lost net income and certain continuing expenses during restoration
• B. Punitive damages in a lawsuit
• C. Employee workers compensation benefits only
• D. The owner's personal medical bills

Correct answer: A. Lost net income and certain continuing expenses during restoration

Explanation: Business income coverage can help replace lost income and continuing expenses when operations are suspended due to covered physical loss or damage.

• A. Necessary expenses to reduce or avoid a business interruption after a covered loss
• B. Normal payroll taxes in every year
• C. Auto collision deductibles only
• D. Premiums for a life policy

Correct answer: A. Necessary expenses to reduce or avoid a business interruption after a covered loss

Explanation: Extra expense coverage can pay necessary costs incurred to continue operations or reduce the business interruption after a covered property loss.

• A. Property under construction
• B. Completed medical claims
• C. Private passenger auto liability
• D. Directors and officers liability only

Correct answer: A. Property under construction

Explanation: Builders risk coverage is designed for buildings or structures while they are being constructed, renovated, or repaired, subject to policy terms.

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