Commercial Lines Flashcards
What four policies are NOT part of the Commercial Package Policy (CPP)?
- Umbrella
- Aviation
- Watercraft
- Workers Comp
The Commercial Package Policy (CPP) has a common _______ page and ________ form.
Declarations Page
Conditions Form
What are the Seven parts of the Commercial Package Policy (CPP)?
- Comm Property
- Comm General Liability
- Comm Auto
- Comm Crime
- Comm Inland Marine
- Equipment Breakdown Insurance (Boiler & Machinery)
- Farm Coverage
Each coverage under the Commercial Package Policy (CPP) has it’s own ______ page and _______ forms.
Declarations Page
Coverage Forms
What is the trigger of a comm policy?
Premium
Money is ________ in a comm policy.
Consideration
Is the insurance community concerned with OSHA rules?
NO
Who is the only party that change anything on the policy?
FIRST NAME INSURED
How long does the insurer have to notify insured before cancellation for nonpayment? for anything else?
10 days
45 days
How long does the insurer have to notify insured before cancellation for any reason other than nonpayment? for nonpayment?
45 days
10 days
Who is sent the refund (if there is one) in the event of a cancellation (comm)?
FIRST NAME INSURED
- insurer cancels - pro rata refund
- insureD cancels - may be less than pro rata
Changes to policy requested by first named insured must have _______ of insurer.
consent
Insurer may examine a comm policy insured’s records (audit) up to ____ years afterward.
3 THREE
What would be the reason for an insurer to examine (audit) an insured’s records?
- adjust premium
2. insurability
What are the two things that a premium is based on in a comm policy?
- Sales
2. Payroll
Who is responsible for paying premiums and receiving any returned premiums?
FIRST NAMED INSURED
If the first named insured on a comm policy dies, their rights and duties are transferred to who?
Legal Rep
Commercial Package Policy (CPP) provides coverage for what three direct loss categories?
- Real Property
- Business Personal Property
- Personal Property of Others
Indirect losses can also be covered (loss of business)
What are the four parts of the Commercial Package Coverage Part?
- Comm Property Declarations
- Comm Property Conditions Form
- One or More of the Coverage Forms
- Building & Business Personal Property Coverage Form (DIRECT LOSS)
- Business Income Coverage Form (INDIRECT LOSS)
- Causes of Loss Form - identifies covered perils
What type of loss does the Business Income Coverage Form delineate?
Indirect Loss
If an employee (not a named insured) commits fraud, concealment or misrepresentation, the insurer can do what?
Void the contract - cancel the policy
The Control of Property condition states what?
Any act or neglect of ANY PERSON OTHER THAN YOU (named insured) beyond your direction or control will not affect this insurance
How long may legal actions be taken against an insurer by an insured (comm policy) after the date of direct physical loss or damage?
2 Two Years
What are the three major coverages on the Building & Personal Property Coverage form?
- Buildings - completed additions, permanently installed fixtures, fire extinguishers, machinery, equipment, outdoor furniture, floor coverings and appliances (HARD WIRED)
- Business Personal Property - furniture, fixtures, machinery, INVENTORY, “STOCK” (merchandise, raw materials, supplies) ON INSURED PREMISES OR WITHIN 100 FEET
- Personal Property of Others - in insured’s care, custody or control ON INSURED’S PREMISES (insured is bailee)
Examples of items covered under BUILDINGS on the Building & Personal Property Coverage form:
Buildings -
completed additions,
permanently installed fixtures,
fire extinguishers,
machinery,
equipment,
outdoor furniture,
floor coverings and
appliances (HARD WIRED)
Examples of items covered under BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY on the Building & Personal Property Coverage form:
furniture,
fixtures,
machinery,
INVENTORY,
“STOCK” (merchandise, raw materials, supplies)
ON INSURED PREMISES OR WITHIN 100 FEET
Examples of items covered under PERSONAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS on the Building & Personal Property Coverage form:
in insured’s care, custody or control ON INSURED’S PREMISES (insured is bailee)
What is covered within 100 feet of premises in a Building & Personal Property Coverage Form?
business personal property
What are the FIVE Coverage Extensions in Building & Personal Property Coverage?
- Property of Others - effects of employees - $2500 limit on insured’s premises
- Property Off the Insured Premises - $10,000 limit within the coverage territory
- Valuable Papers Restoration - $2500 limit
- Newly Acquired or Constructed Property - automatically covered for 30 days
- Outdoor Property
- shrubs, plants, trees - $250 max each
- fences, antennas max total of $1000 per occurrence
- covered perils are very limited
What are THREE additional coverages in the Building & Personal Property Coverage Form?
- debris removal of covered property
- emergency removal (preservation of property) for 30 days at a new location
- Fire Dept Service Charge $1000
Eight examples of property NOT covered under the Building & Personal Property Coverage?
- Cash
- Animals (except owned as stock - pet store)
- Vehicles licensed for road use
- Exterior signs (unless attached to the building)
- Contraband
- Land
- Pilings, piers, wharves, docks
- Business personal property while AIRBORN or AFLOAT.
If a covered building is vacant for ____ days, what coverage is suspended?
60 days
- vandalism
- glass breakage
- water damage
- theft
AND reduces amount of payment on all other covered perils by 15%!!!
What would cause coverage to be reduced on a comm covered building and by how much?
60 days VACANT
15%
Another name for Indirect Loss?
Consequential Loss
In Business Interruption Insurance, what is coverage triggered by?
direct loss caused by covered peril
What is the dollar amount of coverage under the Business Interruption Insurance policy dependent on?
length of time the business is out of operation -
TIME ELEMENT
Loss of Business Income Coverage:
- Indirect Loss Coverage
- indemnifies insured for loss of profits
- payment is made for losses incurred during Period of Restoration - after 72 hour deductible
With regards to Loss of Business Income Coverage, Net Income is:
Net profit before taxes - AMOUNT THE BUSINESS WOULD HAVE EARNED HAD NO DIRECT LOSS OCCURRED.
With regards to Loss of Business Income Coverage, Continuing Expenses is:
expenses including KEY PERSON salaries, rent, advertising, phones, etc
With regards to Loss of Business Income Coverage, Extra Expense Coverage does what?
pays additional costs to keep the business operational -
What are the FOUR “Cause of Loss” Forms in Commercial Property Insurance?
- Basic
- Broad
- Special - Open Peril
- Earthquake
Sprinkler Leakage is covered under which “Cause of Loss” forms?
ALL
Sinkhole Collapse is covered under with “Cause of Loss” forms?
ALL
What regards to Commercial Property Insurance, Volcanic Actions covers what?
Ash Cloud
What is the ONLY form to cover theft in Comm Property?
Special
Which forms cover Collapse in comm prop insurance?
Broad and Special
What are the three categories of loss coverage for the Earthquake form?
- Earthquake
- Volcanic Eruption (lava)
- Underground Lava
Which forms cover Flood in comm property?
NONE
What forms cover Sewer back up in comm property?
NONE
What is Section I of a BOP?
Property Coverage
Special Form - Open Perils - includes theft
Six examples of businesses that could be covered by a BOP:
- Apartments - condo association
- Offices - Office Buildings (included retail store, professional offices) - not more than 6 floors
- Convenience stores
- Contractors (trade contractors 0 carpentry, hvac, electrical) - GCon not eligible
- Limited- Cooking Restaurant - cold food - seating not exceeding 75
- Fast Food - exhaust and fire suppress required - seating capacity not exceeding 150
Four eligible risks for comm inland marine coverages:
- Personal Property Floater Risks
- Transportation & Communication Instruments
- physical damage coverage for bridges, tunnels, piers, pipelines and power transmission lines - Domestic Shipments - Cargo
- Motor Truck Cargo - common carrier - Commercial Property Floater Risks
Three types of Comm Property Floaters:
- Contractor’s Equipment Floater
construction machinery and TOOLS
- Bailee Floater
- Other Comm Inland coverages available
- accounts receivable, comm articles, sign coverage, valuable papers and records
Examples of other Commercial Inland Marine Coverage Forms available (other than the primary three):
Accounts Receivable Cameras&Musical instruments Commercial Articles (fine arts for business) Equipment Dealers Coverage Film Coverage Floor Plan Coverage Sign Coverage Jeweler's Block Coverage Mail Coverage Physicians&Surgeons Equipment Theatrical Property Coverage Valuable Papers and Records
What’s another name for Equipment Breakdown Coverage?
Boiler & Machinery Coverage
Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery) insured both ______ loss AND _______ loss.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT
Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery) has a major emphasis on what?
inspection and prevention (loss control)
Under Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery), the insurer can cancel the policy immediately if what is found?
dangerous condition of equipment
What is the insured machinery or equipment called in an Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery)?
OBJECT
What are the four categories of OBJECTS that could be defined in an Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery)?
- Pressure and Refrigeration
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Turbine
What are the two coverage forms for Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery)?
- Equipment Breakdown Coverage Form
- used ONLY for high-pressure objects - Small Business Equipment Breakdown Form
- automatically provides loss of business income coverage
What are Three coverage extensions (auto included) under Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery)?
- Expediting Expense
- Coverage for newly acquired equipment
- Defense Cost
Three primary exclusions to Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery)?
- Depletion, deterioration, corrosion, erosion, leakage, wear&tear
- Damage to the object while being tested
- POWER INN
In Equipment Breakdown Coverage (aka boiler & machinery), coverage is triggered by:
accident
What are the four categories of injuries or damages covered under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
- Bodily Injury
- Property Damage
- Personal Injury
- Advertising Liability
Whose negligent acts are covered under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
- Named Insured - with respect to the conduct of business
- individual, includes named insured AND SPOUSE
- partnership, partners and their SPOUSES
- corporation, officers, directors, stockholders (NOT SPOUSES)
- Employees - within the scope of employment
- Non-employee acting as real estate manager for the named insured
- Legal Rep in even of named insured’s death
- Newly acquired or newly formed organizations (for 90 days or upon policy expiration)
Under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy, are mobile equipment operators considered employees?
YES!!
Who is NOT covered under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
- visitors
- customers
- INDEPENDENT contractors
Four Exposures under a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy? - know the difference between these and Injuries or Damages
- Premises Liability
- Operations Liability
- Products Liability
- Completed Operations Liability
What determines the exposure in a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
Where
When
What
What are the THREE coverages provided automatically?
Coverage A: Bodily Injury and Property Damage
- Premises Liability
- Operations Liability
- Products Liability
- Completed Operations Liability
Coverage B: Personal Injury and Advertising Injury
Coverage C: Med Pay
Cov A for Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy: What are the four parts?
- Premises Liability
- injury to third party claimant ON an insured premises created by negligence of insured - Operations Liability
- injury to third party claimant OFF an insured premises - WHEN THE JOB IS NOT DONE - Products Liability - injury to third party claimant of an insured premises - FAULTY PRODUCT
- Completed Operations Liability
- injury to third party claimant OFF an insured’s premises - FAULTY WORKMANSHIP
What is Coverage B on a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
Personal Injury and Advertising Injury
What is Coverage C on a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
Med Pay
What is Coverage A on a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy?
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
What is the coverage triggered by in comm gen liability?
date of occurrence - accident