Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Chapter 3 - Commercial Property Insurance-Policy Forms Chapter 4 - Commercial Property Insurance-Additional Coverage Forms


Define Endorsement

Endorsements Change terms of existing policies

Define Rider

Riders add coverages to those all ready on policy

Mechanical Breakdown Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

Damaged Caused by power surge Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

Damage caused when dropped during installation Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

Damaged caused by freezing Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

Damaged caused by striking employees Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

What values are insured on a Glass Rider?

i) Glass
ii) Artwork on glass
iii) Tape and foil on glass

What would tenants require Glass Riders?

Tenants may require glass coverage when tenants have assumed responsibility for damage to glass in a lease

What type of information is required by underwriters when insuring glass on a scheduled basis?

i) Type, size and number of glass units
ii) Location of glass
iii) Information of any lettering, tape, foil or ornamentation

What are two factors, relating to location, which may influence Glass Rider premiums?

i) Interior or exterior
ii) Level located on building (ie. first floor or second floor)

List three examples of losses insured by Glass Riders

i) Employee breaks glass while carrying lumber into store
ii) Customer breaks glass with floor lamp they just purchased, while leaving the store
iii) Glass breaks as a result of settling of bulding's foundation

Glass Broken during construction
Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

Glass Broken during repairs to window frame
Covered or not Covered?

Not covered

Glass damage when building is vacant, unoccupied or shut down for more than 30 consecutive days
Covered or not Covered?

Not Covered

What are four coverages provided by the Accounts Receivable Form

i) Amount which cannot be collected due to loss of accounts receivable records
ii) Interest on loans or lines of credit your client needs to utilize to pay current liabilities
iii) Extra costs in the collection of accounts receivable
iv) Expenses incurred in the reconstruction of records

What is the requirement of insurers when accounts receivable records are not in use and the premises are closed?

When records are not in use or when premises is closed, accounts receivable records must be stored in described receptacle

What are two factors which will influence premiums to be charged on Accounts Receivable Coverage?

i) Availibility of duplicates
ii) Quality of described receptacle

What are two factors which influence premiums to be charged on Valuable Papers and Records coverage?

i) Availablity of duplicates
ii) Quality of described receptacle

When can coverage be extended to insure Valuable Papers and Records while off premises?

i) When being transported outside premises
ii) When at other premises on a temporary basis

What limit of coverage is available to insure Valuable Papers and Records while off premises?

10% of amount of insurance or $5,000 whichever is less

What type of electrical disturbance is insured by Valuable Papers and Records Insurance?

When electrical disturbance caused by lightning damages valuable papers, coverage is provided

What are three coverages sections found in EDP Policies?

i) Loss to data processing system and component parts (HARDWARE)
ii) Loss to data processing media and programs (SOFTWARE)
iii) Extra expense

What are two key coverage advantages provided by Section 1 of EDP Policies?

Broad Water Losses
Mechanical and electrical breakdown

List five causes of mechanical and electrical breakdown insured by EDP Policies?

i) Errors in machine programming
ii) Processing
iii) Short circuit
iv) Dampness or dryness of atmosphere
v) Extremes of temperature

What type of agreement may be requested by insurer when requesting breakdown coverage?

Maintenance contract

Define media

Materials upon which data is stored

Define Data

Information stored on media

What is the best means to avoiding loss to media?

Proper back-up procedures

What are two important coverages provided by Boiler & Machinery Policies?

i) Explosion of boilers and pressure vessels
ii) Mechanical and electrical breakdown

What is the basic Insuring Agreement in Section 1 of Boiler & Machinery Policies? (not property against perils...)

Boiler and machinery policies insure objects against accidents

What are two types of Boiler & Machinery policies available?

i) Limited Form
ii) Comprehensive Form

Describe 'accident' and types of objects insured by Limited Form

Explosion Only
Objects insured: Boilers and pressure vessels

Describe 'accident' and types of objects insured by Comprehensive Form

Sudden and accidental breakdown of an object
Objects insured: All objects insured by policy

What is the basis of settlement on Boiler and Machinery Policies

Repair or replacement

What are two provisions applicable to loss settlements on Boiler & Machinery Policies?

i) Repair or replacement must be completed within one year of loss, when not completed within one year, loss settlement will be ACV
ii) No payment will be made when objects are useless or obsolete

What are two expenses insured by Expediting Expenses found in Boiler & Machinery Polices?

i) Expenses incurred for making necessary temporary repairs
ii) Expenses incurred while expediting permanent repairs

Desribe the Suspension Clause found in Boiler & Machinery Policies

When inspectors judge an object to be in a dangerous condition, coverage on object can be suspended immediately

Define "occurrence" found in Earthquake insurance

All earthquake shocks occuring within 72 hours

How are losses calculated with Earthquake Insurance?

When clients have purchased less earthquake insurance than fire insurance, claim settlements will be reduced by same ratio

When will total amount of EQ isurance purchased be paid in the event of a claim?

When amount of insurance of fire insurance purchased by client is equal to amount on earthquake insurance purchased by client

What are the two key provisions of coverage in the Consequential Loss Assumption Clause-Cold Storage?

i) Direct damage to refrigerating or cooling apparatus
ii) damage must result from insured peril

Why should brokers ask insureds about by-laws that may affect reconstruction of their buildings?

When clients suffer losses which are uninsured because of the operation of building code bylaws, courts may find broker responsible when broker failed to advise client of this exposure

What are two examples of temporary locations where property may be located and insured by Temporary Locations coverage?

i) When at customers premises on a pre-sale trial basis
ii) When at a warehouse awaiting pickup by client

List locations insured by Newly Acquired location coverage

i) all locations newly acquired by client
ii) In or on vehicles with 100 meters of newly acquired locations

How long is coverage provided for stock and equipment when located at a Newly Acquired Location?

30 days from acquisition

Will Newly Acquired location coverage insure losses to property at an exhibition or trade show?

Yes

What two advantages do insureds receive when they purchase parcel post coverage from their insurance company?

i) Faster claims service
ii) Lower costs to insure

What warranty is often used when Other Transit coverage is purchased?

Locked vehicle warranty

What two coverages limits are shown when Sales Representative coverage is purchased?

i) Total limits insured
ii) Maximum limit per sales representative

What does the term 'custody' mean when Sales Representative coverage is purchased?

Custody means control or care of thing by another

What type of property is insured using the Peak Season Endorsement?

Stock

What are two advantages of the Peak Season Endorsement?

i) gives clients effective method of insuring predictable increases in stock
ii) provides clients a savings in premium dollars

Define 'replacement cost'

Cost of repairing, repairing, constructing or reconstructing (whichever is least) the property on the same site with new property of like kind and quality and for like occupancy without deduction for depreciation

What three conditions must be met in order to receive settlements based on Replacement Cost?

i) Replacement cost must be completed with due diligence and dispatch
ii) Replacement must be on the same or adjacent site
iii) Replacement must be effected by insured and not exceed amount necessary for replacement

What is the basis of settlement when any condition is not met in the Replacement Cost Endorsement?

When any condition is not met, settlement reverts to actual cash value

Explain coverages for Vacancy Permit #1

Permission is granted, with this permit, for vacancy or unoccupancy for time indicated in permit

Explain coverages for Vacancy Permit #2

Permission is granted, with this permit for vacancy or unoccupancy for time indicated on permit. As well, payment for losses due to tire and lightning shall be limited to three fifths liability

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