5- Commercial Property Policies Flashcards
Breach
breaking or failing to observe a law or agreement
Direct damage
physical damage to property that results from inability to use the damaged property
Monoline policy
a policy that covers one type of insurance
Modular policy
a policy that consists of several different documents which together form a complete policy
Personal effects
privately owned items normally worn or carried on the person
Commercial package policy (CPP)
Pre-designed policy that consists of multiple coverage parts
7 coverage parts of a CPP
- General Liability;
- Commercial property;
- Inland marine;
- Commercial auto;
- Equipment breakdown;
- Crime; &
- Farm
Modular parts
parts combined to create a full contract
CPP Cancellation
first named insured may cancel at any time with given written notice
CPP changes
Changes may only be made by endorsements issued by insurer. First named insured may request them.
Examination of books
insurer is granted rights to audit books and records relating to the policy for up to 3 years after the end of the policy.
Inspections & surveys
Insurer is granted right to make inspections, surveys, reports, and recommendations relating to the insurance.
Interline Endorsements
endorsements that apply or could apply to more than one coverage part.
Why do Interline Endorsements exist?
To eliminate redundancy and minimize number of endorsements on a policy
CPP building and property coverage form
Main package used to cover buildings, business property, and property of others.
CPP building coverage
Insures buildings described in declarations, outdoor fixtures & furnishings, & items used in service to property.
Business Personal Property Coverage (BPP)
Covers property located in or on the buildings or structures described in declarations, within 100 ft of the building
What does Personal Property of others cover?
property that is in the care, custody, or control of the insured, id located on or in the building described or within 100 feet.
What animals are covered under Personal Property of Others?
Animals owned by others and boarded, or those owned by the insured as “stock” while inside the building
Pollutant cleanup and removal
Pays up to $10,000 for expenses incurred to remove pollutants if discharge was from a covered peril.
Coverage extensions
Property that can be covered if the policy has over 80% coinsurance percentage.
Newly acquired or constructed property must be added to the insurance when?
30 days for new buildings & property, up to $100,000 coverage
Valuable papers and records
$2,500 for the cost to research, replace, or restore lost information from valuable papers and records that are not electronic data.
Property off premise
Up to $10,000 for property, including stock, temporarily off premise (trade show, fair, exhibition)
Safety glazing material
glass treatments to make them less likely to break or to make pieces pose less of a threat when broken.
Builders Risk form
insures buildings while under construction.
Property covered under a Builders Risk form
buildings or structures, temporary structures, machinery, equipment, materials, and supplies within 100 ft
Property not covered under a Builders Risk form
land or water, outdoor lawns, trees, shrubs, bushes, satellite dishes, or signs.
4 additional coverages of a Builders Risk form
- Debris removal
- Preservation of property
- Fire dept. service charge
- Pollutant cleanup and removal
2 coverage extensions of Builders Risk form
- building materials and supplies of others
2. Sod, trees, shrubs, and plants
Coverage for indirect losses is
NOT automatic with CPP
Business income formula
business income=net profit or loss (before taxes) + continuing normal operating expenses include payroll
Suspension
slowdown or cessation of the insured’s business activites
Operations
business activity at premises
Period of restoration
the time period within 72 hours of a direct physical loss for business income.
Civil Authority
coverage will be extended if the insured suffers extra expenses because of neighboring property (no more than 1 mile).
Civil authority coverage limit
4 weeks and a 72-hour waiting period.
Commercial Extensions of Coverage
- Additional insureds
- Newly acquired organization
- Newly acquired property