Angela suffered a loss to her home caused by a covered peril in her HO policy, a
ID: 355004 • Letter: A
Question
Angela suffered a loss to her home caused by a covered peril in her HO policy, and has agreed with her insurance company about the amount of damages. Before the company will give her a check, however, they ask her to sign an agreement with a subrogation clause. Which of the following statements concerning subrogation is correct?
The subrogation clause allows the insurance company to sue individuals receiving medical coverage (coverage F) due to their own negligence.
The subrogation clause warrants that Angela will return the claim payment if the insurance company later determines that she negligently caused the loss.
The subrogation clause assigns Angela's rights in the action for the loss to the insurance company.
The insurance company is entitled to keep any and all damages collected from litigation pursuant to the subrogation clause.
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is "The subrogation clause allows the insurance company to sue individuals receiving medical coverage (coverage F) due to their own negligence."
Subrogate clause allows the insurer to pay the insured for the loss due to damage caused by the third party. In this scenario, Angela is the insured person who suffered a loss by a covered peril in her HO policy and this loss will be paid by insurance company.