what is a physical peril
Physical Hazard defined as physical characteristics which raise the loss potential for a particular peril. ex. poorly constructed roofs, uneven sidewalks, icy roads and improperly stored toxic waste Moral Hazard the predisposition, character, habits and values of a person which increase the chance of a loss occurring. Moral hazards are corrupt and fraudulent inclinations of the insured which actively defraud the insurer. Typically cases in which the insured purposefully incurs a loss in order to receive benefits from the insurer, or aggrandizes the loss in order to receive more benefits from the insurer.