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What is Co-Insurance?
The success of any fire insurance program is measured by it's effectiveness
following the loss of an insured. Thus, in establishing adequate coverage,
one must have firsthand information as to the insurable values at risk. Book
values do not fulfill this purpose. Insurable values are the present day
replacement costs with proper allowance for depreciation. Since
replacement costs fluctuate, it is necessary to keep a constant check on
insurance values. The insurance applying in the following example is subject
to the 90% Co-Insurance Clause. Under the terms of this clause, you should
insure the property at risk, to the stipulated percentage of value. If you fail to
do so, you will not be fully re-imbursed for any loss that may occur. The
manner in which the Co-Insurance Clause would operate (Under a 90%
Co-Insurance Clause) in the event of a partial loss is illustrated below and is
merely a hypothetical example:
The above example is merely to show you how Co-Insurance works. If at any
time you should substantially increase building values or contents values, you
must notify us immediately to increase your coverage, in order to avoid any
Co-Insurance penalties.
following the loss of an insured. Thus, in establishing adequate coverage,
one must have firsthand information as to the insurable values at risk. Book
values do not fulfill this purpose. Insurable values are the present day
replacement costs with proper allowance for depreciation. Since
replacement costs fluctuate, it is necessary to keep a constant check on
insurance values. The insurance applying in the following example is subject
to the 90% Co-Insurance Clause. Under the terms of this clause, you should
insure the property at risk, to the stipulated percentage of value. If you fail to
do so, you will not be fully re-imbursed for any loss that may occur. The
manner in which the Co-Insurance Clause would operate (Under a 90%
Co-Insurance Clause) in the event of a partial loss is illustrated below and is
merely a hypothetical example:
The above example is merely to show you how Co-Insurance works. If at any
time you should substantially increase building values or contents values, you
must notify us immediately to increase your coverage, in order to avoid any
Co-Insurance penalties.
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What is a Replacement Cost Valuation?
Actual Cash Value, or ACV, is calculated by determining an item's
replacement cost and then subtracting an amount for depriciation.
replacement cost and then subtracting an amount for depriciation.
In some insurance policies, the company automatically agrees to pay the
replacement cost for all covered losses, with no depreciation, provided that
the insured meets certain specifications.
replacement cost for all covered losses, with no depreciation, provided that
the insured meets certain specifications.
What is Actual Cash Value?
What is a Named Insured?
The Named Insured is the person, business, or other entity named on the
declarations page to whom the policy is issued.
declarations page to whom the policy is issued.
What is the First Named Insured?
What is an Additional Insured?
If there is more than one named insured listed on an insurance policy, the
policy may assign a higher level of duties and/or rights to the person,
business, or entity listed first on the declarations page.
policy may assign a higher level of duties and/or rights to the person,
business, or entity listed first on the declarations page.
In addition to the Named Insured, an insurance policy may cover other
specified persons or entities, such as family members or mortgage
companies.
specified persons or entities, such as family members or mortgage
companies.
What is a Loss Payee?
Often times a mortgagee and/or lender may have an insurable interest in
an insured property. The Mortgage Condition, or Loss Payable Condition,
specifies the rights and duties of the Loss Payee under the policy. For
example, if a named insured fails to file a proof of loss, the mortgagee
must do so after being notified by the insurer to protect its rights under the
policy. Additionally, the mortgagee may be required to pay the premium if
the insured fails to do so.
an insured property. The Mortgage Condition, or Loss Payable Condition,
specifies the rights and duties of the Loss Payee under the policy. For
example, if a named insured fails to file a proof of loss, the mortgagee
must do so after being notified by the insurer to protect its rights under the
policy. Additionally, the mortgagee may be required to pay the premium if
the insured fails to do so.
What is a Bailee?
A bailee is a person and/or organization that has temporary possession of
someone else's property. A No Benefit to Bailee Clause states that the
bailee is not covered under the insured's policy while the bailee has
possession of the insured's property.
someone else's property. A No Benefit to Bailee Clause states that the
bailee is not covered under the insured's policy while the bailee has
possession of the insured's property.
What are Rights of Subrogation?
The transfer of the insured's right of recovery to the insurance company is
known as subrogation. This condition allows the insurance company to
pay the insured's damages, then bring a suit and/or file a claim against
the other party on the insured's behalf. This condition is also refered to as
the Transfer of Right of Recovery Against Others To Us.
known as subrogation. This condition allows the insurance company to
pay the insured's damages, then bring a suit and/or file a claim against
the other party on the insured's behalf. This condition is also refered to as
the Transfer of Right of Recovery Against Others To Us.
What is the difference between Primary and Excess Insurance?
Some insurance policies provide as a condition, that if other insurance
exists, they will only pay the excess beyond what the other insurance pays
on a loss. For example, if Company A pays $8,000.00 on a $10,000.00
loss, then Company B will pay $2,000.00. In this scenario, Company A is
the Primary, and Company B is the Excess.
exists, they will only pay the excess beyond what the other insurance pays
on a loss. For example, if Company A pays $8,000.00 on a $10,000.00
loss, then Company B will pay $2,000.00. In this scenario, Company A is
the Primary, and Company B is the Excess.
What is Assumption of Risk?
Assumption of Risk is when an individual knowingly exposes
herself/himself to danger and/or injury. When an individual assumes this
risk, he/she may not be able to recover damages from a negligent party.
herself/himself to danger and/or injury. When an individual assumes this
risk, he/she may not be able to recover damages from a negligent party.
What is Contributory Negligence?
In some jurisdictions, in order to establish liability an individual has to show
that the other party is negligent, and that the individual did not contribute to
the loss through any negligence on his/her own part. In other jurisdictions,
this doctrine has been softened to Comparative Negligence, which allows
for liability to be established even when both parties have contributed to
the loss with an award for damages based on the extent of each party's
contributing negligence.
that the other party is negligent, and that the individual did not contribute to
the loss through any negligence on his/her own part. In other jurisdictions,
this doctrine has been softened to Comparative Negligence, which allows
for liability to be established even when both parties have contributed to
the loss with an award for damages based on the extent of each party's
contributing negligence.
What is an Intentional Tort?
Liability Insurance generally provides No protection for intentional torts, in
which negligence is not established.
which negligence is not established.
What is Intervening Cause?
Intervening Cause may serve as a defense against negligence. It occurs
when an independent action breaks the chain of causation and sets in
motion a new chain of events. This independent action becomes the
proximate cause.
when an independent action breaks the chain of causation and sets in
motion a new chain of events. This independent action becomes the
proximate cause.
What is a Statue of Limitation?
These laws provide that certain types of lawsuits be filed with the court
within a specified period of time.
within a specified period of time.
What is Vicarious Liability?
Imputed, or Vicarious Liability, is when a person and/or entity is held
responsible for the negligent act of another. A common form of Vicarious
Liability involves the relationship between an employer and employee.
responsible for the negligent act of another. A common form of Vicarious
Liability involves the relationship between an employer and employee.
What is an Aleatory Contract?
An insurance policy is an aleatory contract. It is contingent on an
uncertain event.
uncertain event.
What is Blanket Coverage?
Blanket coverage can mean either all personal property at a designated
premise, or all of the insured's property at any location
premise, or all of the insured's property at any location
What is a Binder?
An oral or written statement that provides immediate insurance
protection until a policy is issued.
protection until a policy is issued.
What is Business Income Coverage?
It is a form of Commercial Property Coverage that will pay for the Loss of
Income that an insured sustains due to a direct physical loss from a
covered peril that forces the insured to suspend operations.
Income that an insured sustains due to a direct physical loss from a
covered peril that forces the insured to suspend operations.
What is a Claims Made Liability Form?
A form of Liability coverage that pays for losses for which a claim was
first made against the insured during the policy period.
first made against the insured during the policy period.
What is Occurence Form?
A form of Liability coverage that pays for losses that occur during the
policy period.
policy period.
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