2 Determining Existence of Cover Flashcards
Claim handling process first step
Is claim covered?
Claim handling process
- Claim covered
- TP claims - is insured liable
- Value
- Settlement
- Recoveries
Schedule contains…
Policy number Name Address Cover Period Excess Limits Premium Endorsements
Which is the most important part of insurance contract?
Insuring clause (promise to pay in return for premium payment). In commercial policies there may be more than one insuring clause.
Definition section describes…
key terms
Limit of indemnity
i.e one loss or aggregate
Deductibles or excess is paid by
insured
extensions widen…
cover
exclusions narrow..
cover
Common exclusions..
Fraud Not fortiutous Deliberate acts Other insurance Criminal fines Circumstances already known War, nuclear risk etc
Interpreation section
rules of construction
Law
Usually England & Wales
Complaints
policy contains details of complaint process
Market Reform Contract
Share of risk underwriter accepts.
Claims Made
Claims only accepted during period of insurance