Ch7: Commercial Property Insurance Flashcards
define commercial property
owned/used by business while on premises
List the Commercial property Listed perils (FSWILLER)
Fire
Smoke damage
Windstorm/Hail
Impact by Vehicles
Lightning
Leakage
Explosion: of natural or manufactured gas, coal boilers and pressure vessels
Riot
List the Broad Form risks (commercial)
Vehicle Impact
Theft (& attempted)
Water damage
Collapse of a building
Smoke (all sources)
What is the fire rate?
basic rate to cover fire, lightning, and explosion
What are the factors that effect fire rate?
CCOPE
Construction of building
Claims History
Occupancy
Protection (Public & Private)
Exposure (Location)
Define total rate
Fire rate + Loading
Define Premium
total rate x building value
What information is on the declaration page
building described including…
1. Fixed Structures
2. Permanent Fixtures
3. Additions and Extensions
4. Materials and Equipment on-premises
5. Decorative Indoor Plants
Define Stock (Commercial)
merchandise usual to the business
1. packing/advertising materials
2. similar property of others
Define Equipment (Commercial)
contents usual to the business + similar property of others + tenant improvements.
What is the Co-Insurance Clause?
the minimum limit of insurance based on a percentage of values
What is the Waiver of Coinsurance
it applies only to partial losses greater than the lesser amount of 2% the amount of insurance or $5000
What does the adjuster determine?
- ACV of property
- Amount of Loss & Limit Purchased
- Coinsurance Percentage
- Amount of settlement
The Amount of Settlement is…..
Penalized if it doesn’t meet the Co-Insurance requirement
What is the Minimum Co-Insurance Amount Formula
Value x Co-Insurance Percentage
What is the Settlement Formula used?
(Did/Should) x Loss
How is the insured loss payment calculated?
Settlement - Loss Amount
The Subrogation Clause
Allows the insurance companies to sure the responsible party to recover any claims that have been paid to the insured.
The Reinstatement Clause
original amount of insurance is reinstated after loss is paid.
Debris Removal
Uses the remainder of the limit (after rebuilding) to pay for removal of debris