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General Liability Line of Business

The purpose of the General Liabilityline of business form is to gather liability information specific to the policy you are attaching this line of business to.

To access the General Liability line of business data entry form, first add the General Liability line of business to the Line of Business section of the Policy form. Then, click the link for this specific line business. Click here for an example.

The Line of Business list is filtered by the Type of Business selected in the Basic Policy Information section, only if the Filter data entry and lines of business by Type of Business checkbox is also checked.

Click a section below for information about that section of the data entry form.

    ClosedGeneral Coverage Information

Field

What is this?

Liability Coverage Type

Select the type of liability coverage that this policy covers.

Coverage Basis

Identify whether the coverage is on an Occurrence or Claims Made basis.

Other Coverages, Restrictions and/or Endorsements

Enter any additional coverages, restrictions, or endorsements included on this policy.

Example: Include the Vendors Endorsement; Exclude Damage to Rented Premises coverages.

    ClosedTotal Premium

Field

What is this?

Total Line of Business

Field

What is this?

Premium

You can enter the premium total here or by coverage as you enter the detail in the line of business data entry form.

Calculate

Use Calculate to have AMS360 add the amounts entered for the individual coverages and display the total in the Premium field.

    ClosedCoverages

Field

What is this?

Coverage Grid

The coverages display in the grid for reference. You can add a new, edit an existing, or delete a coverage.

When you select to add or edit a coverage, enter the information, and click Add. The information you entered appears in the grid.

Coverage Level

Field

What is this?

Line of Business

Select this option if the coverage you are entering applies at the line of business level versus the individually scheduled item.

State

Select this option if the coverage is based on the state.

Location

Select this option if the coverage applies to the location versus line of business, state, or individually scheduled item.

Default standard coverages and limits based on General Aggregate

Check this option to have AMS 360 set up the following coverages and limits when you enter information for the General Aggregate coverage:

  • Fire Damage - $50,000.

  • Medical Expense - $10,000.

  • Products/Completed Operations - 100% of the general aggregate limit.

  • Personal & Advertising Injury - 50% of the general aggregate limit.

  • Each Occurrence - 50% of the general aggregate limit.

This checkbox appears only when Coverage Level is Line of Business AND General Aggregate is selected from the Coverage list.

Sort Order

Enter the order that this coverage should appear in the grid and on forms.

Coverage

Select the applicable coverage from the list.

Limit 1
Limit 2

Enter the single or split limits that apply.

Exposure

The amount at risk.

Rate

The rate at which coverage is calculated.

Premium

Enter the cost of this coverage.

Deductible Information

Field

What is this?

Type

Select the deductible type from the list.

Amount

Enter the amount of the deductible.

Basis

Select the basis for the deductible:

  • Aggregate

  • Per Claim

  • Per Occurrence

Applies To

Indicate the coverage(s) to which the deductible applies.

  • Bodily Injury

  • Both BI & PD

  • Property Damage

Miscellaneous Information

Enter any additional information that applies to the deductible or coverage.

Example: Options other than Property Damage or Bodily Injury Deductible.

Employee Benefit Information

Complete this information if Employee Benefits Liability is to be provided.

Field

What is this?

Number of Employees covered by Employee Benefits Plans

Enter the number of employees.

Retroactive Date

Enter the retroactive date for claims made policies, if applicable.

Comments

Enter any comments or additional information about Employee Benefit Information.

    ClosedFactors

Field

What is this?

Description

Describe the factor you are entering.

Factor

Enter the factor.

 

    ClosedS Closedchedule of Hazards

Field

What is this?

Schedule of Hazards Grid

When you enter information about the schedule of hazards and click Addthe information appears in the grid.

Location #

Enter the number of the location to which this information applies.

Classification

Classify the applicant's liability exposures by location, use the ISO Classification Table or other industry organization rules. Enter the appropriate class description.

Class Code

Enter the general liability class code that corresponds to the class description shown in the previous field.

Premium Basis

Select the premium basis from the list, for the class code you entered in the previous field (Area, Gross Sales, Payroll).

Exposure

Enter the amount at risk (in whole dollars) for the selected Premium Basis. Use the following as a guide:

  • Admissions - Per $1,000/Adm

  • Area - Per $1,000/SQ FT

  • Gross Sales - Per $1,000/Sales

  • Other

  • Payroll - Per $1,000/Payroll

  • Total Cost - Per $1,000/Cost

  • Unit - Per Unit

Territory

For each described exposure, enter the rating territory code based on location. The information can be found on the appropriate state exception page.

Rate

Field

What is this?

Prem/Ops

Enter the premises operations rate, if applicable and known.

Products

Enter the products rate, if applicable and known.

Prem

Field

What is this?

Prem/Ops

Enter the premises operations premium, if applicable and know.

Products

Enter the products premium, if applicable and known.

    ClosedAdditional Hazard Limits/Rates/Premiums

Field

What is this?

Coverage

Select the coverage from the list.

Limit 1
Limit 2

Enter the single or split limits that apply.

Exposure

The amount at risk.

Rate

The rate at which coverage is calculated.

Premium

Enter the cost of this coverage.

AMS360 will calculate the premium based on the exposure, premium basis, and rate, if entered.

Deductible Information

Field

What is this?

Type

Select the deductible type from the list.

Amount

Enter the amount of the deductible.

Miscellaneous Information

Enter any additional information that applies to the deductible or coverage.

    ClosedFactors

Field

What is this?

Description

Describe the factor you are entering.

Factor

Enter the factor.

Field

What is this?

Schedule of Hazards Grid

When you enter information about the schedule of hazards and click Addthe information appears in the grid.

Location #

Enter the number of the location to which this information applies.

Classification

Classify the applicant's liability exposures by location, use the ISO Classification Table or other industry organization rules. Enter the appropriate class description.

Class Code

Enter the general liability class code that corresponds to the class description shown in the previous field.

Premium Basis

Select the premium basis from the list, for the class code you entered in the previous field (Area, Gross Sales, Payroll).

Exposure

Enter the amount at risk (in whole dollars) for the selected Premium Basis. Use the following as a guide:

  • Admissions - Per $1,000/Adm

  • Area - Per $1,000/SQ FT

  • Gross Sales - Per $1,000/Sales

  • Other

  • Payroll - Per $1,000/Payroll

  • Total Cost - Per $1,000/Cost

  • Unit - Per Unit

Territory

For each described exposure, enter the rating territory code based on location. The information can be found on the appropriate state exception page.

Rate

Field

What is this?

Prem/Ops

Enter the premises operations rate, if applicable and known.

Products

Enter the products rate, if applicable and known.

Prem

Field

What is this?

Prem/Ops

Enter the premises operations premium, if applicable and know.

Products

Enter the products premium, if applicable and known.

    ClosedAdditional Hazard Limits/Rates/Premiums

Field

What is this?

Coverage

Select the coverage from the list.

Limit 1
Limit 2

Enter the single or split limits that apply.

Exposure

The amount at risk.

Rate

The rate at which coverage is calculated.

Premium

Enter the cost of this coverage.

AMS360 will calculate the premium based on the exposure, premium basis, and rate, if entered.

Deductible Information

Field

What is this?

Type

Select the deductible type from the list.

Amount

Enter the amount of the deductible.

Miscellaneous Information

Enter any additional information that applies to the deductible or coverage.

    ClosedFactors

Field

What is this?

Description

Describe the factor you are entering.

Factor

Enter the factor.

    ClosedClaims Made

Complete this section only if Claims Made coverage is being requested.

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What is this?

Proposed Retroactive Date

Enter the date or select from the Date Picker. This is the proposed earliest date for which an occurrence could "trigger" coverage under a Claims Made policy.

Entry Date Into Uninterrupted Claims Made Coverage

Enter the date or select from the Date Picker, the retroactive date entered on the applicant's first Claims Made policy.

If this is the first such a policy, the date will be the same as the proposed retroactive date entered in the previous field. If this is a renewal, it is the effective date of the first policy issued in the sequence of uninterrupted Claims Made policies.

Has any product, work, accident, or location been excluded, uninsured or self-insured from any previous coverage?

Answer yes or no.

Was tail coverage purchased under any previous policy.?

Answer yes or no. Tail coverage extends the reporting period on a Claims Made policy to cover claims arising from occurrences that were not known by the date the policy was cancelled, renewed, or replaced.

Remarks

Describe any "Yes" answers here.

    ClosedC Closedontractors

Enter the information for any past or present operations. This is important because the contractor applicant continues to be responsible for injury or damage that results from completed work done by the contractor, or for its subcontractors.

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What is this?

Set all "No"

Click to answer all questions No. You can then change individual answers as necessary.

Amount paid to Subcontractors

Enter the total annual amount paid to subcontractors.

Percent of Work Subcontracted

List the total percentage of work that the contractor subcontracts.

Number of Full Time Staff

Enter the number of staff employed full time.

Number of Part Time Staff

Enter the number of staff employed part time.

Describe the Type of Work Subcontracted

Explain any yes answers and enter additional information that is important in underwriting this coverage.

Enter the information for any past or present operations. This is important because the contractor applicant continues to be responsible for injury or damage that results from completed work done by the contractor, or for its subcontractors.

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What is this?

Set all "No"

Click to answer all questions No. You can then change individual answers as necessary.

Amount paid to Subcontractors

Enter the total annual amount paid to subcontractors.

Percent of Work Subcontracted

List the total percentage of work that the contractor subcontracts.

Number of Full Time Staff

Enter the number of staff employed full time.

Number of Part Time Staff

Enter the number of staff employed part time.

Describe the Type of Work Subcontracted

Explain any yes answers and enter additional information that is important in underwriting this coverage.

    ClosedProducts/Completed Operations

Complete this section whenever Products/Completed Operations coverage is being requested by the applicant. While it may appear to be for manufacturers, it is also intended for retail stores, distributors, and contractors.

Field

What is this?

Product

Enter the product for which liability coverage is being requested.

Annual Gross Sales

Enter the estimated dollar amount of this product that the applicant expects to sell in the coming year.

No. of Units

Enter the number of units of this product that the applicant expects to sell and/or manufacture in the coming year.

Time in Market

Enter the number of months or years the product has been sold by the applicant.

Expected Life

Enter the average length of time (days, weeks, months, or years) that the applicant expects the product to last before it is worn out, used up, or consumed. This may be the shelf life for products consumed or useful life for other products.

Intended Use

Describe the use of the product. Include how, when, and where the product is expected to be used or consumed.

This information is critical for the underwriter to identify and evaluate the hazards associated with the use or potential misuse of a product.

Principal Components

Major components of the product. If you need more space, use Remarks.

    ClosedProducts/Completed Operations Questions

Answer the questions and explain Yes answers in Remarks.

Button

What is this?

Set all "No"

Click to answer all questions No. You can then change individual answers as necessary.

Literature, Brochures, Labels, Warnings, Etc.

List all information that applies. Include copies with the application, if available.

    ClosedGeneral Information

Answer the questions and explain Yes answers in Remarks.

Button

What is this?

Set all "No"

Click to answer all questions No. You can then change individual answers as necessary.

    ClosedAdditional Interests

Enter individuals or entities who have an insurable interest in this policy. You can add as many Additional Interests (AI) as needed.

The following information applies to the extended data entry fields. For more information about using the type-in grid see Data Entry Forms - Grids, Type-Grids, and Tables.

Field

What is this?

Filter

Use these selections to find Additional Interest data that has already been entered in the Additional Interest Setup.

Field

What is this?

Type

Select the term that best describes the nature of the insurable interest in the policy item.

Selections in this list are maintained in List Setup.

Name

The names that are available on this list depend on the Type you just selected.

Once you have selected a Name, click (Refresh) to automatically enter contact information in the following fields.

Type

Select the term that best describes the nature of the insurable interest in the policy item. Selections in this list are maintained in List Setup.

Name

Type an additional interest name or choose an interest from the list. Names are added to this list through Additional Interest Setup.

Enter the name exactly as the interest requires it to appear on the Evidence of Property, Binder, Certificate, or other forms.

Contact

If the interest is a business, enter the name of the contact person here.

Address

Enter the information as you want it to appear on forms and correspondence, including capitalization and punctuation.

City

State

Zip

Phone Numbers and Email

Field

What is this?

Phone/Ext

Enter the interest's telephone number and extension.

Fax/Ext

Enter the interest's fax number and extension.

Email

Enter the interest's email address.

Write Additional Interest to Setup

Check this box to save the contact information to the Additional Interest Setup.

Once you click save, this Additional Interest can be selected from the Filter lists for any Line of Business.

Interest

Option/Field

What is this?

Rank

Use to indicate the position the interest bears in the exposure. Use a numeric value in this field.

Example: First mortgagee = 1, second mortgagee = 2.

Payor

Check this box if the interest is responsible for paying the premium.

This causes the interest name and address to flow to the Bill To section of the Create Invoice form. It also checks the appropriate Payor box on the application.

Certificate

Option/Field

What is this?

Required/Date

If this interest requires a certificate of insurance, check this option. If applicable, enter the date the certificate is required or choose it from the date picker.

Issued/Date

If this interest requires a certificate of insurance and it has been issued, check this option. If applicable, enter the date the certificate was issued or choose it from the date picker.

Policy

Option/Field

What is this?

Required/Date

If this interest requires a copy of the policy, check this option. If applicable, enter the date the policy is required or choose it from the date picker.

Issued/Date

If this interest requires a copy of the policy, and it has already been provided, check this option. If applicable, enter the date the policy was issued or choose it from the date picker.

Loan Information

Field

What is this?

Reference/Loan #

Enter any reference information or loan number for the interest.

Final Payment

If available, enter the date the final payment on the obligation is due.

Interest in Item

Group/Field

What is this?

Description

If the AI has an interest in an exposure in the policy, rather than the entire policy, type a description of the item here.

Interest in Item Number

Use for other than locations, buildings, vehicles, boats, or scheduled items.

    ClosedF Closedorms

Field

What is this?

Form #

Policy form number or company form designation for the type of policy/coverage desired.

Edition Date

Enter theEdition Datethat applies to this form.

Form Name

Enter the name of the form.

Description

Enter the form description.

Field

What is this?

Form #

Policy form number or company form designation for the type of policy/coverage desired.

Edition Date

Enter theEdition Datethat applies to this form.

Form Name

Enter the name of the form.

Description

Enter the form description.

    ClosedRemarks

A free-form area to add information about the General Liability line of business that is not entered elsewhere.

What's Next?

Do you need to create and print Applications or Certificates? See the eForms Manager topic for more information.