PERSONAL INSURANCE - FAIR AND BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM Flashcards
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE - FAIR AND BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORMSECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – FAIR PLANS
PURPOSE
• Make standard lines of property insurance available for properties denied by voluntary market
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – FAIR PLANS
OPERATION
• Apply through agent/broker • Plan operates as either a. Policy-issuing syndicate b. Servicing organization for a fee • Most states have insurers share losses
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – FAIR PLANS
ELIGIBILITY
- Ineligible in voluntary market
- FAIR inspection
- Basic safety levels
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – FAIR PLANS
UNINSURABLE PROPERTIES
- Poorly maintained/unrepaired fire damage
- Violates law or public policy
- Vacant/open to trespass
- Unacceptable physical/flammable hazards
- Not built to code (some states)
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – FAIR PLANS
COVERAGES
• Some provide limited HO coverage, but usually only covers fire & limited perils
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM PLANS
PURPOSE
• Make insurance coverage available to properties with higher-than-average exposure, for windstorm & hail (not tidal flood)
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM PLANS
OPERATION
• Plan operates as either
a. Policy-issuing syndicate
b. Servicing organization for a fee
• All insurers must share in costs
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM PLANS
ELIGIBILITY
- Ineligible in voluntary market
- Within designated coastal area
- Newer properties must meet building codes
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM PLANS
UNINSURABLE PROPERTIES
- Poorly maintained/unrepaired damage
- Violates law or public policy
- Poor housekeeping
SECT B: PERSONAL INSURANCE – BEACHFRONT & WINDSTORM PLANS
COVERAGES
• Mostly just windstorm & hail