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VALUED POLICY
The thing that insured shall be valued as a specific sum. In the event of total loss, the valuation
on the policy is deemed to be conclusive between the parties except when there is fraud or error
on the part of either party.
WHAT MAY BE INSURED?
• Buildings
• Electrical Installations
• Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Accessories, etc.
• Goods in Factories
• Furniture and Fixtures
• Pipelines
FEATURES OF FIRE INSURANCE
1. Offer and Acceptance – The property will be insured under the fire insurance policy a
fter the offer is accepted by the insurance company
2. Payment of Premium – An owner must ensure that the premium is paid well in advan
ce so that the risk can be covered
4. Utmost Good Faith – The property owner must disclose all the relevant information t
o the insurance company while insuring the property
5. Insurable Interest – the fire insurance will be valid only if the person who is insuring the pro
perty is owner or having insurable interest in that property.
6. Contribution – Is a person insured his property with two insurance company, then in case of
fire loss both the insurance companies will pay the loss to the owner proportionately
7. Period of the Insurance – Generally, the period of fire insurance will not exceed by one year
8. Deliberate Act – If a property is damaged or loss occurs due to fire because of deliberate act
of the owner, then that damage or loss will not be covered under the policy
9. Claims – To get the compensation under fire insurance , the owner must inform the insuran
ce company immediately so that the insurance company can take necessary steps to determin
e the loss
PROCEDURE TO INSURE THE PROPERTY UNDER
FIRE INSURANCE
i. Filing of Proposal Form
- construction of external walls and roof
- occupation of each portion of the building
- presence of hazardous goods
- process of manufacture
- the sums proposed for insurance
- the period of insurance
- history of previous losses
- insurance history
Cover Note – Unstamped document issued to provide evidence of cover till the ti
me the policy is issued. The cover notes provides insurance against specified perils
on the usual terms and conditions of the company’s policy
PROCEDURE TO SETTLE THE FIRE INSURANCE CLAIM
a) If there are damage or loss arising due to fire then the policy holder should immediate
ly inform the insurance company in writing and with estimated amount of loss
b) Survey Report
i. cause of loss
ii. extent of loss
iii. under-insurance
iv. details and value of salvage
v. details of expenses
vi. compliance with policy conditions
vii. details of other insurance policies on the same property
c) Claim Form
i. Name and address of the insured
ii. Date of loss, time and place from where the fire started
iii. Cause of fire
iv. Details of the property damaged
v. Value at the time of fire, value of salvage and amount of loss
vi. Details of other policies on the same property giving the name of the
insurer, policy number and sum insured
vii. Fire Brigade report details
viii.FIR at the nearest police station regarding third party liability
d) Settlement of Claim
PERILS COVERED BY FIRE INSURANCE POLICY
• Fire (subject to certain exclusions)
• Lightning, whether fire ensues or not
Protective Measures Employed - the rates quoted above are manual rates. They are
subject to discount for the maintenance of conditions which tend to reduce the
hazard. There are two items of this character:
a) 10% discount is allowed if the assured provides a private conveyance for the
exclusive use of the custodian and his guards during the trip. Additional 10%
discount is allowed if the conveyance is an armored car.
b) 10% discount is allowed if the insured funds are carried in a locked messenger
safe or chest; or in a satchel or wallet lined with steel or wire mesh and attached
by a chain, steel or wire strap to the person of the custodian or to the vehicle in
which the funds are conveyed
Paymaster and Messenger Robbery Insurance Rates
If securities only were covered this premium would be subject to a further discount of 25%
•Business Interruption
(Non-Life Insurance)
Business Interruption Insurance
1. Quality of Life
2. Peace of Mind
3. Keep up with the bills
4. Added Protection
5. Focus on recovery
6. Be prepared!
•Bodily Injury
(Non-Life Insurance)
NON-LIFE I
NSURANCE
BODILY INJ
URY
It is included as one of the commercial general liability
insurance policy
What is Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy?
Sometimes, the word Comprehensive is much more
appropriate. Its ensures the party included a fair
compensation without the expense of putting any business
entity at risk or dilemma.
Bodily injury means physical damage to a person’s
body. It is also referred as physical injury. 18 USCS
defines it as a cut, abrasion, bruise, burn, or disfigurement;
physical pain ; illness; impairment of the function of a
bodily member, organ, or mental faculty; or any other
injury to the body, no matter how temporary.
bodily injury, sickness, or disease sustained by a person,
including death resulting from any of these at any time
It also includes death if death results from bodily injury,
sickness, or disease. Death that results from unexplained
causes does not usually qualify
can include psychological injuries such as but not limited
to shock, fright, mental injury, mental anguish, or
humiliation. When psychological injuries are included,
they're generally covered only if they result from a
physical injury
In a few countries, courts have determined that purely
psychological injuries can constitute bodily injury.
Mental stress, anxiety, or other mental issues can qualify as
bodily injury in these states even if the mental injury
didn't result from a physical injury.
Bodily Injury VS Personal Property Injury
Lawyers often refer to bodily injury as "personal
injury." In the legal profession, a personal injury
attorney represents individuals who have been physically or
mentally injured in accidents caused by someone else's
negligence
May confuse policyholder of the usage of terms bodily injury
and personal injury because the two fields have distinguishable
meanings.
In a general liability policy, personal injury is included in
personal and advertising injury, a defined term that
encompasses various intentional acts like libel, slander, and
false arrest. Such acts are covered under personal and
advertising injury liability
helps pay for damage you cause to another person's belongings
includes payments that include compensation to the
injured individuals and legal defence costs
Includes medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss
of income
Three Main Types of Bodily Injury
• Bodily Injury Liability is insurance that covers physical injuries
caused by an automobile accident that you were not responsible
for
• Medical Payment Coverage applies to the medical expense of
anyone who is injured, including you which requires a higher
amount due to the injury.
• Uninsured Motorist's Protection covers you and your family
members if an accident occurred with an uninsured or hit-or-run
driver.
Exclusions also are:
• You knowingly put yourself in a dangerous situation (or did
something to someone else intentionally)
• Your home happens to also be your place of work
There are also exceptions of the policy including but
not limited to:
• Communicable viruses, infections, diseases, etc. that you, or others
on your policy, give to others
•3rd Party Inside the
Premise
(Non-Life Insurance)
What is 3 rd Party Insurance?
Also known as compulsary motor vehicle
liability insurance.
It is referred to as a 'third-party' cover since
the beneficiary of the policy is someone other
than the two parties involved in the contract
(the car owner and the insurance company).
The policy does not provide any benefit to the
insured. However, it covers the insured's legal
liability for death/disability of third-party
loss or damage to the third-party property.
Benefits of 3rd Party Insurance?
Key benefits - covers your liability for
damages and injury caused to third party
This motor insurance does not cover you and
your motor vehicle. It covers your legal
liability for the damage you caused to a third
party only - bodily injury, death and damage
to third party property - while using your
vehicle.
Benefits of 3rd Party Insurance?
The policy covers:
• Death or bodily injury to a third party
• Damage to third party property
• Accidental Death of the insured vehicle
owner/driver
• Permanent Total Disability of the insured
vehicle owner/driver
How Third Party Insurance Works
After a Car Accident
Third party, or third party fire and theft
insurance policies don't cover the cost of
repairs on your own vehicle if you're involved
in a car accident, however they will cover the
cost of any damage caused to other vehicles or
property if you are at fault.
How Third Party Insurance Works
After a Car Accident
Information to gather after an accident
• Date and time of the accident and the
weather/visibility conditions at the time
• Details of any other drivers, vehicles (and
the registered keeper, if not the driver) and
their insurance information
• A description of any injuries to drivers or
passengers, and the damage to other
vehicles or property
• Contact details of any independent
witnesses
How Third Party Insurance Works
After a Car Accident
•A brief description of how the
accident happened, together with
any sketches or photographic
evidence you collected at the scene
•If the police attended the accident,
give your insurer their contact
details and a Crime Reference
Number, if relevant
•Make a note of any other relevant
information, such as whether
headlights or indicators were used.
GROUP 2
CAINGCOY, CECILIA CLARISSE
CAILING, ARDYN MAE
DEL MUNDO, MARK ANTHONY
BRIONES, RHALF
CASTAÑEDA, JOMARI
DELA CRUZ, JAVY
CRUZ, VINCENT
DELA CRUZ, MARICAR