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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as a fire, windstorm, flood, or theft. It is called?
A
Peril
B
Pooling
C
Proximate
D
Premium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as a fire, windstorm, flood, or theft. A named-peril policy covers the policyholder only for the risks named in the policy in contrast to an all-risk policy, which covers all causes of loss except those specifically excluded.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fire insurance coverage includes mishaps caused due to accidental fire, lightning, implosion or explosion, etc. And also, man-made perils such as bursting of water tanks and pipelines or overflowing, leakages from water sprinkles, and so on.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three commercial property forms (basic, broad and special) that identify the causes of loss (or perils) for which coverage is provided. The basic and broad causes of loss forms are named peril forms whereas the special cause of loss form is an opened peril form.

Detailed explanation-4: -Perils, this word literally means serious and immediate danger. Perils can cause harm to you, your family and their well being or may end up damaging your assets like your home, car or any other valuables.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the difference between perils vs. hazards? A peril is the cause of the loss, and a hazard increases the likelihood of a peril happening. People often mistakenly interchange perils and hazards when discussing property insurance, but they aren’t synonyms.

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