Homeowners Policy (HO)Question 331 of 474
On a standard unendorsed homeowners form, the special limit that applies to securities, deeds, manuscripts and similar valuable papers is:
a.$500
b.$2,500
c.$1,500
d.$200
Explanation
Securities, accounts, deeds, evidences of debt, manuscripts, tickets and stamps share a $1,500 special limit on the standard form, and that limit applies to loss by any covered peril rather than theft alone. The $200 figure is the limit for money and coins. The $2,500 figure is the theft limit for firearms or for silverware and goldware.
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