Q28 The Keane family from Tralee are insuring their home. Look at the following advertisement.
Harbour Insurance Ltd, The Mall, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Buildings €2 per €1,000
Burglar alarm installed - 10% discount
The Keanes would like to insure their house for €300,000. They have a burglar alarm installed.
(a) Calculate the cost of the Keanes’ premium before the burglar alarm discount is applied. Show your workings.
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Premium €
(b) Calculate the premium the Keanes will pay after the burglar alarm discount is applied. Show your workings.
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Premium €
(c) The Keanes’ bicycle is worth €2,000 but it is insured for only €1,000. It is damaged and they make a claim for €700 worth of repairs. Calculate the compensation they will receive. Show your workings.
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Compensation €
(d) When completing the proposal form, Mr Keane did not mention that the house flooded three years ago. Name the principle of insurance the Keanes have broken.