Chapter 2: Risks written in the London Market Flashcards
Agricultural crop and forestry/hail insurance
Anything farmed commercially
Main peril is the loss of the crop due to weather/disease
Bloodstock insurance
Covers racehorses and show jumpers
Livestock
Covers all animals (including fish) that can be reared commercially
Contingency insurance: concert/event cancellation
Covers the cost of refunding tickets and rearranging the event to try recoup some cost
Claiming on a racehorse
- usually when they have to be euthanised
- pay out is the insured value of said racehorse
- claims can be made on depreciation in value of the horse if it fails to breed
Claiming on a racehorse
- usually when they have to be euthanised
- pay out is the insured value of said racehorse
- claims can be made on depreciation in value of the horse if it fails to breed
Things to consider on Contingency risks from UW perspective
- are the enough rest breaks between dates (score for re-arranged dates)
- venue for a one off event
- the health of performer and their family
- whatever the cancellation/refund policy is on tickets being sold
Typical contingency claims
- cricket cancelled due to rain
- concert cancelled due to artist health
Overredemption
- volume of vouchers being redeemed outweighs the cost so extra profits are reduced
- risk can be insured based on the normal level of sales
Prize indemnity
- winning a prize at a charity event (hole in one contest) that is of high value may be covered by insurance
- UW calculates the odds of the incident occurring
Personal accident insurance
Covers against accidental injury (subject to exclusions and disclosure)
Benefits policy - pay predetermined amount in the event something.
Different levels of payout depending on severity of injury
Paid weekly/monthly for an agreed period. If no improvement after that period, can be paid permanent total disablement
Permanent total disablement
Lump sum payment after the agreed period of PA insurance if condition has not improved
PA and illness/sickness
PA policies may offer coverage for illness as well as accidents
Cover sudden onset illnesses such as heart failure rather than chronic longstanding conditions
Kidnap and ransom (K&R)
Payment of the ransom itself if the insured is kidnapped
May also include medical/psychological treatment after the event
Another main area of coverage is payment for team of hostage negotiators
Considerations for writing K&R
Who is insured and what makes them targetable
What is the nature of their personal security (will often send in security experts to assess)
Confidentiality after risk is written the identity of the insured is kept confidential
Construction insurance (CAR)
Larger projects it makes more sense for head contractor to take out CAR insurance rather than each sector take out their own
To avoid paying claim, insurer will have to process the loss being claimed fell within one of a number of exclusions
Policy terminates at the end of construction
Claims on CAR policies
- policy period needs to take into account if insurer is still on risk if work has been handed over
- claims must work out if still applicable
-occasionally there is a maintenance period (no longer than 12 months) to see over handover/completion
What is covered under a CAR policy
- loss or damage to the building
- machine movement
- business interruption
- public/employers liability
- damage to plant (machinery) which is used for construction/installation
Extensions to CAR policy (if required)
Cost of restructuring plant
Breakdown/explosion of machinery
Reconstructing plans
Redrawing of plans lost in flood or explosion
Expediting expenses extension (CAR)
Covers extra cost to cover paying overtime or air freight charges required to ensure repairs/rebuildings are done as quickly as possible
Exclusions for expediting expenses
- defective design/materials or workmanship
- existing property
- breakdown/explosion
- anything contractor is not liable for under contract
- wear/tear/deterioration
Considerations when writing CAR
- experience of contractor
- all contracts entered in by contractor, employer and sub contractors
- contract value - sum insured (often have scope for value increased during the period)
- when and where it’s taking place
CAR Claims
Injury claims because of people falling
Sinking due to rainfall
Parts of structure do not fit together properly
Collapse of equipment (I.e crane) will be damaged itself but also may cause damage to environment