Homeowners Valuation Course-CA

Do not order this course unless you have a valid CA insurance license number!

In order to successfully meet the requirements of Section 1749.85 (a) of the California Insurance Code, a Fire and Casualty Broker-Agent and Personal Lines Broker-Agent must have significant knowledge in the proper methods of estimating the replacement value of structures. Specifically, both the Fire and Casualty Broker-Agent and the Personal Lines Broker-Agent would be required to complete four hours of homeowner insurance valuation training. With this training, these agents will be able to explain various levels of coverage under a homeowners' insurance policy, have an understanding of the elements that comprise the value of a dwelling, and convey this to the insured and make recommendations of the appropriate levels of coverage.

Curriculum Objectives

At the conclusion of the four-hour homeowners' insurance valuation course, the fire and casualty and personal lines broker-agents shall:

• Be able to differentiate between a homeowners' policy and a dwelling property policy;
• Be able to estimate the value of an insured's property by having basic knowledge of its value;
• Know the value of the components of a dwelling to assess its replacement cost or value;
• Have the ability to recognize other factors influencing the replacement cost;
• Have knowledge of endorsements used in relation to the insuring of replacement cost of a homeowners'/dwelling policy; and
• Understand the process used in determining the value of an insured's property.

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