Types of Property Policies

dwelling policy is primarily for what type of property

rental

2 areas missing in dwelling policy that are listed in a homeowners policy

-coverage for content
-coverage for liability

dwelling policy key features

-up to 4 residential units
-up to 5 roomers/boarders
-owner or tenant occupied
-not for farm property
-insure dwelling under construction
-mobile homes if permanently located
-incidental business, no more than 2 persons working

dwelling policy structure (DPISO)

-agreement
-definitions
-deductibles
-coverages and other coverages
-perils insured against
-general exclusions
-conditions

agreement

declaration page

DP 00 01 or DP-1

-named peril
-basic

DP 00 02 or DP-2

-named peril
-broad

DP 00 03 or DP-3

-open and named peril
-special

special dwelling form is

most common when policy is written

DP-1 basic form

paid on actual cash value basis

DP-1 basic form covers

-fire
-lightning
-internal explosion

DP-1 basic form option 1

extended coverage endorsements: require additional premium

DP-1 basic form option 1 covers

-windstorm/hail
-explosion
-smoke
-aircraft/vehicles
-riot/civil commotion
-volcanic eruption

DP-1 basic form option 2 covers

everything in option 1 plus vandalism and malicious mischief

WHARVES

extended coverage perils
-Windstorm
-Hail
-Aircraft/vehicle
-Riot/civil commotion
-Volcanic eruption
-Explosion
-Smoke

DP-2 broad form

basic form + extended perils +V&MM + broad form perils

broad form losses are on

replacement cost basis as long as insured maintains a minimum amount of coverage equal to 80% of dwelling replacement cost

extra perils covered on broad form

-burglary
-falling objects
-artificially generated electricity
-weight of ice, snow, or sleet
-accidental discharge or overflow
-tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging
-freezing of plumbing

broad form additional coverages

-lawns, trees, shrubs and plants
-glass breakage
-collapse (broad and special)

lawns, trees, shrubs and plants details

-$500 each
-max 5% of dwelling

glass breakage details

-part of building
-no coverage if vacant over 60 days

collapse (broad and special) details

-broad form perils or specifically named perils
-excludes settling, cracking, shrinkage, bulging or expansion

BB BICE-GOLF stands for

-Bursting of heating systems
-Burglary
-Breaking of water heaters
-Ice, snow or sleet weight
-Collapse
-Electrical
-Glass Breakage
-Objects falling
-Leakage or water or steam damage
-Freezing of plumbing

DP-2 Broad Theft coverage details

-added by endorsement if the insured is the owner-occupant of the dwelling
-covers personal property of the insured
-no coverage if premises have been vacant for more than 60 days

DP-2 Broad Theft coverage common exclusion examples

-animals, birds or fish
-credit cards
-aircraft
-property while in the mail
-property held as a sample
-property specifically described or insured by other insurance
-property of tenants, roomers and boarders (other than relatives)
-business property
-pro

DP-3 Special Form

all perils insured against except those specifically excluded, the special and broad forms also include three other coverages such as
-breakage of glass
-collapse
-lawns, trees, shrubs and plants

DP coverage a

-dwelling
-all attached property
-100% of coverage

DP coverage B

-other structures
-unattached structures
-10% of coverage a limit

DP coverage c

-personal property
-do not have it unless endorsement declared in policy
-content

DP coverage D

-fair rental value
-20% of coverage
-rental property is destroyed, compensation for lost rent
-consequential loss or time element loss

DP coverage e

-additional living expenses not included in basic form

coverage extensions on DP- debris removal

reasonable costs to remove debris after a loss

coverage extensions on DP- tenants' improvements, alterations and additions

10% of personal property limit

coverage extensions on DP-worldwide personal property

up to 10% of personal property limit

coverage extensions on DP-rental value/additional living expenses

up to 20% of coverage A limit

coverage extensions on DP- reasonable cost of repairs

repairs necessary to protect property from further loss or damage

coverage extensions on DP- property removal

damage to property removed; basic - 5 days, broad/special - 30 days

coverage extensions on DP- fire department service charge

coverage up to $500; no deductible

all dwelling policy forms include the following conditions

-policy period
-insurable interest and limit of insurance
-concealment or fraud
-duties after a loss
-loss settlement
-pair or set
-appraisal
-other insurance
-subrogation
-suit against the insurer
-insurer's option to repair or replace
-loss payment
-aba

key features on homeowners policy

-insures residential risks
-includes coverage for personal property and personal liability

homeowners policy eligible properties

-up to a 4 owner- occupied residences
-no more than 2 roomers/boarders
-residential condominiums
-seasonal dwellings and secondary residences
-business occupancy

HO policies define an insured as

-named insured
-relatives of insured who reside
-nonrelative residents in care, or resident relatives under the age of 21
-full-time students under 24 who are relatives and prior residents
-any person legally responsible for the insured's animals, watercr

insured location

-residence premises
-part of other premises as a residence or newly acquired
-premise not owned but where insured is living temporarily
-vacant land owned or rented by insured
-land owned where dwelling is being constructed
-individual or family burial va

H0 00 04 or H0-4

-renters or tenants form
-tenant occupied
-named peril

H0 00 05 or H0-5

-comprehensive form
-owner occupied
-open peril

H0 00 06 or H0-6

-condominium form
-condominium unit owner occupied
-walls that make up your condominium
-named peril

H0 00 08 or H0-8

-modified form
-historic or older homes owner occupied

HO-4 covered perils

same perils as form HO-2

HO-3 special form covered perils

-building open peril
-contents- same perils as Form HO-2

HO-5 comprehensive form covered perils

-building and contents- open peril

HO-6 condominium unit owners covered perils

-same perils as Form HO-2

HO-8 modified coverage form covered perils

-fire lightning
-windstorm or hail
-explosion
-riot or civil commotion
-aircraft
-vehicles
-smoke
-vandalism
-theft
-volcanic eruption

HO-2 broad form covered perils

-fire lightning
-windstorm or hail
-explosion
-riot or civil commotion
-aircraft
-vehicles
-smoke
-vandalism
-theft
-falling objects
-weight or ice, snow, sleet
-accidental discharge or overflow of water
-sudden and accidental tearing
-freezing appliances

HO coverage A

-dwelling
-attached structures
-materials and supplies

HO coverage B

-basic amount of insurance equal to 10% of coverage A limit
-not applicable in HO-4 or HO-6

HO coverage C

-full coverage C limit worldwide
-property of others covered on the residence premises
-property at another premises covered for $1000 or 10% of coverage C

coverage D

-loss of use
-additional living expenses or fair rental value

HO property coverage- debris removal

-included in the policy limit.. covers reasonable expenses for removing debris after a loss

additional HO property coverage- lawns plants shrubs and trees

-5% of coverage A, but no more than $500 for any one tree, plant, shrub etc.

additional HO property coverage- removal

-30 days for property removed to protect from covered peril

additional HO property coverage- reasonable cost of repairs

-repairs necessary to protect property from further loss or damage

additional HO property coverage- fire damage service charge

-up to $500; no deductible

additional HO property coverage-credit card

-up to $500, stealing or unauthorized use

additional HO property coverage-glass or safety glazing

-any peril except earth movement, no prior vacancy more than 60 days

additional HO property coverage- collapse

-coverage A and B; limits/conditions exclusions apply

additional HO property coverage-loss assessment

-up to $1000

additional HO property coverage- landlord furnishings

-up to $2500; must be on residence

additional HO property coverage-building additions and alterations

-10% of coverage C; HO-4 only
-rental company would reimburse you for loss ceiling fan

additional HO property coverage-ordinance or law

-up to 10% of coverage A; limits and conditions apply

additional HO property coverage- grave markers

-up to $5000 for grave markers on or off premises

insured duties after a loss

-provide prompt notice of loss
-notify police if loss is caused by theft
-notify credit card company if the loss is covered under credit card coverage
-protect the property from further damage
-cooperate the insurer in the investigation of a claim
-allow

actual cash value (ACV)

-reinforces the principle of indemnity
-recognizes depreciation
current replacement cost-depreciation
Ex.
-personal property
-structures that are not buildings

replacement cost

-replace damaged property with like kind and quality at todays price, without deducting depreciation
-actual buildings, replace structure
-covering home to 80% of replacement cost

HO liability coverages

-no liability on dwelling
-liability included on HO

HO coverage E

-personal liability
-covers bodily injury (BI) and property damage (PD)
-pays up to policy limits
-cost of defense not reduce limit, policy plays cost of defending in court of law

HO coverage F

-medical payments to others
-basic limit of $1000 (can be increased)
-coverage regardless of fault
-file within 3 years of accident
-off premises: actions of insured or resident employees; animals

claims expenses

-expenses in any suit against insured
-up to $250 per day for loss of income by insured
-requires premiums on bonds

first aid to others

-expenses incurred by insured to render first aid for bodily injury to third parties (NOT the insured)

damage to the property of others

up to $1000 per occurrence

loss assessment coverage

up to 1,000 per occurrence for the insured's share of loss assessment charged against the insured as owner/tenant of residence premises

commercial package policy

-property and liability coverage

coverage parts of CPP policy

-general liability
-farm
-crime
-inland marine
-commercial auto
-commercial property
-equipment breakdown

modular parts of CPP

-policy components
-coverage part components

policy components

apply to all
-policy cover
-common declarations
-inteline endorsements
-common policy conditions

coverage part components

apply to each coverage part
-declarations
-coverage form
-conditions
-endorsements

interline endorsements

-apply to more than one coverage part
-eliminate redundancy and minimize the number of endorsements in the policy

builders risk policy

-insures buildings under construction
-coverage similar to the building and personal property coverage form
-written on a completed value form or a reporting form basis

property covered under builders risk

-building or structure
-foundations, fixtures
-machinery, equipment, materials, supplies within 100 feet

property not covered on builders risk policy

-land or water
-outdoor lawns, trees
-radio and television antennas
-signs

builders risk additional coverage- debris removal

-if reported within 180 days
-pays 25% of direct physical loss plus deductible
-pay an additional sum if limit is exceeded
-not considered an additional amount of insurance

builders risk additional coverage- preservation of property

-property removed to a temporary location to protect it from loss or damage
-loss or damage occurs within 30 days after property is moved
-not considered additional amount of insurance

builders risk additional coverage- fire department service charge

-up to 1000 of coverage
-considered an additional amount of insurance

builders risk additional coverage- pollutant cleanup and removal

-up to 10,000 of coverage
-considered an additional amount of insurance

BPP -building coverage

-materials/supplies within 100 feet
-outdoor signs up to $2500

BPP- business personal property coverage

-in building or within 100 feet

BPP- personal property of others

-at the premises or within 100 feet and in insureds care custody or control

BPP coverage extensions

-must have at least 80% coinsurance
-newly acquired of constructed
-personal effects and property of others
-valuable papers and records
-property off premises
-outdoor property
-nonowned detached trailers

BPP coverage extensions- newly acquired or constructed

-30 days
-up to $250,000
-personal property-up to $100,000

BPP coverage extensions- personal effects and property of others

-up to $2500 for insured, employees and others in care
-no theft

BPP coverage extensions-valuable papers and records

-$2500 to research and replace

BPP coverage extensions- property off premises

-$10000 for poerty insured doesn't own lease or operate, does not apply to vehicles or with salesperson

BPP coverage extensions- outdoor property

-$1000 for fences and antennas
-$250 for trees shrubs and plants damaged by named perils

BPP coverage extensions- nonowned detached trailers

-$5000 only if in care, custody or control and contractually obligated

optional BPP coverages

increases premiums
-agreed value (Ex. painting)
-inflation guard (automatic annual increase)
-replacement cost instead of ACV

causes of loss forms- basic commercial common basic perils +

-sprinkler leakage
-sinkhole collapse

causes of loss forms- broad commercial common broad perils +

-sprinkler leakage
-sinkhole collapse
-water damage

causes of loss forms- special commercial perils

all risk except those specifically excluded

commercial property floaters

worldwide coverage, stand-alone (monoline) or as part of a package (CPP)

typical filed form for commercial property floater

-commonly written risks
-all-risk coverage
-$250 deductible

accounts receivable coverage forms

accounts due that become uncollectible due to loss of records

bailee's customer coverage form

loss to customers property in care, custody or control
-dry cleaner

commercial articles coverage forms

owners of commercial cameras musical instruments and property, including similar property of others in the insured's care custody or control

contractors equipment coverage forms

mobile equipment and contractors equipment owned, rented or borrowed
-hollywood motion pictures

electronic data processing coverage forms

computers, processing media, extra expense and business interruption

equipment dealers coverage form

stock of mobile equipment and construction equipment dealers

installation floater coverage form

appliances intended to become part of a building
-air conditioner

jewelers block coverage form

merchandise for sale and of other in care, custody or control

signs coverage forms

insured's signs and others in care, custody or control

valuable papers and records coverage forms

replace or reconstruct lost of records
-deed of trust

equipment breakdown

property insured on a replacement cost basis
most business and industrial risks
-must be in use or connected and ready
property owned by insured
-property in care custody or control
-up to $25000 for expediting expenses for temporary or permanent repairs

farm coverage forms

-basic, broad, special
-coverage A-D (similar to HO)
-coverages E, F, G (farm specific)

farm liability

-similar to commercial general liability
-coverage H-J

farm coverage- coverage H

bodily injury and property damage arising from farming operations and personal acts of the insured

farm coverage- coverage I

personal and advertising injury liability for insured's farm-related products and services

farm coverage- coverage J

medical expenses regardless of fault reported within 3 years

livestock coverage

-named peril coverage

mobile agricultural machinery and equipment

-open peril coverage
-may be written as stand-alone coverage

cause of loss: farm basic

common basic + sprinkler leakage, sinkhole collapse, collision

cause of loss: farm broad

common broad perils + 9 additional perils

business owners policy (BOP)

-prepackaged policy (property and liability coverage)
-for small to medium size business
-single premium for property and liability

BOP-types of businesses

-office buildings
-apartments buildings
-mercantile and service etablishments (retail)
-some contractors
-fast-food restaurants
-convenience stores

BOP- wont cover what businesses

-automobile sales and servicing
-manufacturing operations
-places of amusement
-bars and grills
-financial institutions

BOP section 1

-property
-direct physical loss to covered property
-subject to limitations and exclusions
-business personal property

BOP coverage extensions- newly acquired or constructed property

-up to $250,000 for a building being built on premises
-up to $100,000 for newly acquired business personal property
-coverage applies for 30 days after insured acquires property or end of policy period

BOP coverage extensions- personal property off premise

-up to $10,000 personal property during transit or temporarily at the premise that the insured does not own, use lease or operate
-not for money and securities

BOP coverage extensions-outdoor property

-outdoor radios, television antennas, detached signs, trees and shrubs
-damage must result from fire lightning, explosion riot or civil commotion
-up to $2500 but no more than $100 per plant

BOP coverage extensions- personal effects

-up to $2500 for each described premises
-for personal effects owned by insured, partners etc

BOP coverage extensions- valuable papers and records

-up to $10,000 for cost of research, replacement, restoration
-up to $5000 for valuable papers not at the described location
-valued at the cost of restoration or replacement

BOP coverage extensions- accounts receivable

-applied to amounts due from insureds customers

BOP- vacancy

-unoccupied for more than 60 consecutive days
-65% + rental units or floor area unoccupied
NOT covered
-vandalism
-sprinkler leakage
-building glass breakage
-water damage
-theft
covered perils
-covered for 15% less than normal coverage

BOP optional coverages- outdoor signs

-open peril basis
-exclusions: wear and tear, hidden/latent defects, rust, corrosion, mechanical breakdown
-up to $1000 per sign attached to the building

BOP optional coverages- employee dishonesty

-loss to business personal property or money and securities
-includes anyone currently employed or terminated within the past 30 days
-acts committed by insured or partners are excluded

BOP optional coverages- money and securities

-loss resulting from theft, disappearance, destruction
-verification dependent on records
-must have been at premise

BOP optional equipment breakdown protection

-covers direct loss or damage from mechanical breakdown, electrical failure to pressure, mechanical or electric machinery/equipment

BOP section 2

-liability
coverage for:
-bodily injury
-property damage
-personal injury
-advertising injury
features:
-written with occurrence coverage trigger
-limits of liability
-supplement payment paid in addition to limit of insurance
-duty to defend ends when lim

BOP selected endorsements

hired and nonowned auto (employees cars)
protective safeguards
-allows 48 hours to restore
utility services
-direct damage from covered peril
utility service time element
-loss of business income or extra expense

BOP vs. CPP- coinsurance

not applicable on BOP

BOP vs. CPP- collapse coverage

CPP
-broad and special forms
BOP
-open perils form only

BOP vs. CPP- inflation guard

CPP
-optional
BOP
-included

BOP vs. CPP- seasonal increase

CPP
-optional
BOP
-not applicable

BOP vs. CPP- crime coverages

CPP
-optional
BOP
-burglary and robbery included in open peril
-employee dishonesty and money and security are optional

flood

general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more properties, two walls

eligible causes of flood

-overflow of inland or tidal waters
-unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters
-mudflow and mudslides
-abnormal erosion of shorelines caused by flooding

exclusions from the definition of flood

-landslides
-sewer backup unrelated to flood
-windblown rain
-snow or sleet
-flooding within insured's control

national flood insurance program

administered by FIMA under FEMA
3 components
-insurance
-floodplain management
-floodplain mapping
write your own vs direct
eligibility:
-must live in community that meets minimum guidelines
-30 days prior
-two walls and a roof
above ground
-not be entire

flood policy waiting period

-30 days before coverage is in effect
-no binders can be issued during waiting period
-waiting period may be waived if community enters the program or existing policy is assigned to a property purchaser, endorsement request for an existing policy premium

personal watercraft coverage- included in HO policy

-inboard-powered boats up to 50 horsepower
-outboard-powered boats up to 25 horsepower
-sailing vessels up to 26 feet in length
-up to $1500 of coverage

boat owners policy

section 1- physical damage
section 2- liability coverage