Improvements Flashcards
What is included in the heading?
Insurer name and address
What is the preamble / recital clause?
Refers to 2 parties outlining the terms and obligations. Sets the scene.
What is the signature clause?
Pre printed signature of an office from the insurance company
What is an operative/insuring clause?
Most important - outlines cover
Exclusions
Can be general or specific
Conditions and the 2 types
What the insured has agreed to comply with.
Express- stated in policy
Implied- common law
What is the policy schedule
Summarises what is insured which is personal and specific to the insured E.g SI, premium, policy period
Conditions that are precedent to the contract…
Prior to contract forming
Conditions precedent to liability..
Must be complied with for a valid claim
Conditions subsequent to the contract..
Complied with when in force
Market Cycle
prices - profits - capacity
When does Premium Tax apply?
to most UK general insurances - not the channel islands or isle of man
e.g 20% applies to personal travel
why don’t we include large claims?
they play a disproportionate role in pricing and profitability
calendar year
date of LOSS
accounting year
date of LOSS but year runs from OCT 1st - SEPT 30th
underwriting year
grouped based on inception dates
policy year
individual policies with unique 12 month period
fraudulent claims / misrepresentation
If the insured was deliberate/reckless then the insured can act as if the policy doesn’t exist and avoid all claims. It depends on whether the insured specifically asked questions about the subject
main UW consideration for fire/building
use
Third Party Cover
covers damage/injury caused to third party including passengers, property and accidents
does not cover my car
Comprehensive cover
covers everything as the others but also pays out for my car if it needs to be repaired or replaced due to accident or malicious damage
Third Party, fire and theft cover
pay out to a third party as well as my car if damaged by fire or theft
what is the minimum cover for motor insurance?
third party cover
Road Traffic Act Limits
- unlimited indemnity for bodily injury or death to third parties
- £1.2m limit for loss/damage to third party property, costs, expenses etc
employers liability
£5m limit