
I. GENERAL
POLICY
TERM: Annual Only
FEES
(Fully Earned):
|
$25.00
- Inspection
$40.00 - Policy Fee |
APPLICATION:
Only TOPA applications, fully completed, signed and dated by both the
producer and the applicant are acceptable.
II.
ELIGIBLE DWELLINGS
1.
Single family and Owner occupied
2. Frame or frame/Stucco construction (NO block or brick construction)
and NO wood shake shingle roof.
3. Less than 60 years old on the effective date of the application.
4. Located in National Board Protection Class 1-8 (9-10 may be
acceptable, submit for approval.)
5. Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, hot tubs, etc., must be completely fenced.
6. Replacement cost not less than $75,000 or greater than $800,000.
III.
INELIGIBLE RISKS:
A.
DWELLINGS WHICH:
1.
are over 60 years old
2. are located in designated brush areas
3. are occupied by more than one family
4. are seasonal, secondary, Mobil or modular homes or farm risk.
5. are rented to others or held for rental
6. are vacant
7. are in foreclosure
8. are in commercial, industrial or deteriorating locations
9. have a main source of heat that is not thermostatically controlled
(no wood burning stoves)
10. are undergoing extensive remodeling or construction
11. have a wood shake shingle, metal, or foam roof
12. are financed by private parties or a trustee
13. are of unusual or irreplaceable construction or cantilevered
construction
14. have no smoke alarms
15. have a replacement cost that exceeds market value
16. are located less then 1000 feet from the Pacific Ocean
17. are owned by well known personalities
18. were not designed and built as a single family dwelling (duplex,
townhouse, shared wall, etc.)
B.
RISKS WHICH:
1.
have ferocius or dangerous dogs, including but not limited to:
Rotweilers, German Shepherds, Pitbulls, Doberman Pincers, Great Danes,
etc.
2. there is a previous history of dog bites regardless of breed
3. have any farm animals, exotic or unusual pets, including but not
limited to: horses, cows, chickens, sheep, goats, etc.
4. the applicant is in bankruptcy
5. there is any kind of business on the premises
6. have had more than (1) major loss (excess of $10,000) in the past
36 months or (2) minor losses ( aggregate not exceeding $10,000)
7. have more than two unrelated individuals on the deed or trust. (refer
to company)
8. have any unfenced pool or pool with slide or diving board
9. have abandoned, non-operational, not regularly used vehicles or where
company vehicles are stored
10. employee full-time in servants or out servants
C.
PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLY POLICIES
IV.
COVERAGE'S - MINIMUM LIMITS:
|
SECTION
I |
|
| Coverage
A. |
Dwelling |
100%
of Replacement cost |
|
(Replacement
cost is not on a "Guaranteed" basis) |
| Coverage
B. |
Other
Structures |
10%
of Coverage A |
| Coverage
C. |
Unscheduled
Pers. Prop. |
50%
of Coverage A |
| Coverage
D. |
Loss
of Use |
20%
of Coverage A. |
|
SECTION
II |
|
| Coverage
E. |
Personal
Liability |
100,000
Each Occurrence |
| Coverage
F. |
Medical
Payments to others |
1,000
Each Person |
V.
COVERAGE'S - ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL
| Coverage
B. Other Structures |
2.50
per $1,000 |
| Coverage
C. Unscheduled Pers. Prop. |
3.00
per $1,000 |
| Coverage
C. Replacement Cost Coverage |
.50
per $1,000 |
Computers
- maximum $4,500 add'l value
(Basic policy provides $2,500.00 coverage) |
1.50
per $1,000
|
| Theft
Coverage |
5%
of premium |
| Earthquake |
Do
Not Bind |
Coverage
E. Personal Liability
|
-
200,000 Each Occurrence $25.00
- 300,000 Each Occurrence $50.00 |
VI.
DEDUCTIBLE CREDITS
1.
$500.00 Standard deductible on all losses to property under A,B,or C
2. Optional Deductibles:
| $1,000 |
5%
Premium Credit to a maximum of $100.00 |
| $1,500 |
10%
Premium Credit to a maximum of $200.00 |
| $2,000 |
15%
Premium Credit to a maximum of $300.00 |
VII.
PREMIUM CREDITS
A.
Burglary Protection
| 1.
Central station burglar alarm service = 5% |
|
To
qualify for this credit the alarm must be a full perimeter or
motion detecting system connected to a remote 24 hr central
station service or directly to the police. A copy of the alarm
contract must be attached to the application. |
| 2.
Central station fire alarm service = 5% |
|
To
qualify for this credit the alarm must be connected to a remote
24 hour central station, or directly to the police or fire
department. A copy of the contract must be attached to the
application. |
B.
CLAIM FREE DISCOUNT -
New
Business: The 1 year claim free discount will be applied to new business
if the applicant supplies proof from the prior carrier that there were
no losses.
| 3
years |
20%
credit |
| 2
years |
15%
credit |
| 1
year |
10%
credit |
THE
EARTHQUAKE AND REPLACEMENT COST DISCLOSURES MUST BE SIGNED BY THE
APPLICANT AND ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE
REJECTED.
DWELLING
FIRE PROGRAM
I. GENERAL
Policy
Limits:
|
Minimum
Maximum |
$50,000.
$800,000 |
| Policy
Term: |
Annual
Only |
|
Fees
(fully earned):
|
Inspection
Policy |
$25.
$40. |
Minimum
Premiums:
|
Annual
Policy
Policy Fee |
$175.
$40. |
Application:
Only McNabb/Topa applications, fully completed, signed and dated by
both the producer and the applicant are acceptable.
THE EARTHQUAKE
AND REPLACEMENT COST DISCLOSURES MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT AND
ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.
II. ELIGIBLE
DWELLINGS
1. Maximum (4)
family units, occupied as a residence.
2. Remote/Isolated secondary dwellings must be submitted for approval.
3. Dwellings for residential purposes only, no bed & breakfast or
rooming houses.
4. Homes over (30) years old must be re-roofed.
5. Homes built prior to 1945 must be completely updated (roof,
electrical, plumbing and heating).
6. Dwellings must have circuit breakers. Fuses are not eligible.
7. Dwellings located within (5) miles of a responding paid fire
department and within (1000) feet of a fire hydrant.
8. Dwelling must be on a paved road and visible from other dwellings.
Fire department must have alternate escape route, no dead end streets.
9. Structures and Landscaping must be well maintained.
10. Frame or Frame Stucco construction.
11. Dwellings with replacement cost in excess of $300,000. must have a
central reporting fire alarm system.
III.
INELIGIBLE RISKS
1. Dwellings
located on a steep incline (over 30 degrees) and/or built on stilts or
pylons.
2. Dwellings with wood burning stoves if the wood burning stove is the primary source of heat.
3. Dwellings built on a landfill.
4. Course of Construction or Builders risk (i.e. dwellings built for
resale)
5. Vacant dwellings.
6. Storage of a significant amount of business property at the residence
premises.
7. Where excessive amounts of materials of a hazardous nature (i.e.
flammable chemicals, paints, cleaning supplies) are stored.
8. Risk with a loss history which includes multiple losses, a prior
negligent loss or liability related (if liability coverage is provided)
claim.
9. "Antique" or "one of a kind" dwellings where
replacement cost value would be difficult to determine.
10. Risk terminated for underwriting reasons within the last three years
for reasons other than (1) loss or withdrawal from the market by the
carrier.
11. Risks located in a designated brush area.
12. Dwellings with unrepaired damage, structural deterioration,
appliances, vehicles or furniture stored in the yard and/or poor yard
upkeep.
13. Converted dwellings, self-constructed dwellings (unless the insured
is a licensed contractor), kit homes, mobil homes or unique
constructions such as log homes.
14. Dwellings that are in foreclosure.
15. Dwellings with wood shake shingle or foam roof.
16. dwellings less than (1000) feet from the Pacific Ocean.
17. Dwellings over (60) years old at the time of application. (policies
will not be non-renewed due to age of dwelling).
18. Dwellings not designed and built as family dwellings 1-4 units
19. Dwellings in commercial, industrial or deteriorating locations.
LIABILITY
COVERAGE
1. Risks with
unfenced pools, diving boards, slides, trampolines, exceptional steep
stairs, or stairs without railings.
2. Ownership, training or boarding of ferocious or dangerous animals,
including but not limited to Rotweilers, German Shepherds, Pitbulls,
Doberman Pincers, Great Danes, etc..
3. There is a previous history of dog bites regardless of breed.
4. Have any farm animals, exotic or unusual pets, including but not
limited to horses, cows, sheep, goats, etc..
IV.
DEDUCTIBLES & CREDITS
All policies are
subject to a deductible. The Base rate includes a $500. deductible.
$1,000.
all peril
$1,500. all peril
$2,500. all peril |
10%
credit
12% credit
15% credit |
Central
Reporting Burglar Alarm
Central Reporting Fire Alarm
Residential Fire Sprinkler System |
10%
credit
10% credit
5% credit |
BINDING
PROCEDURES
ESCROW
CLOSINGS HOMEOWNER & DWELLING FIRE
1.
An agent needing proof of coverage for an escrow closing on a personal
residence, single family dwelling only, should fax us a request for
a policy number. The request needs to include the name & mailing
address of the insured, the address of the property to be insured and
the requested effective date of the homeowner coverage. The name and
address of the lender along with the loan number should be included
if known.
2.
McNabb will
a) send a policy number by return fax or
b) decline to provide a number if the risk is in a protection class
in which Topa does not write, in a designated brush area or in a location
where Topa has a moratorium.
3.
The agent needs then to fax McNabb a copy of the proof of insurance
that has been provided to the insured/escrow company
4.
McNabb will diary these records for 15 days only. If the original completed
and signed application with the required trust check has not arrived
within the 15 days, McNabb will terminate the binder and make a non-refundable
binder charge of $100.00 which will be billed to the agent. If the completed
and signed application has arrived with the required trust check within
the 15 days, McNabb will:
a) issue the policy or
b) issue the policy & cancel if it is developed that the risk is
either ineligible or unacceptable.
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