This CPA will guide you to identify which carrier (s) will be the best to write this Risk (LOB)
Step 1: Collect risk info via request for home quote or via Purl for this LOB. (Already done - go to step 2) Step 2 – Create client in ezlynx if it’s a new client to the agency. Step 3 – Enter the risk info into ezlynx for bridging to carriers. (Only applies to bridgeable LOB’s). Step 4 – Identify the carriers that writes this line of business. Step 5 – Compare final validated rates to determine the best carrier for this risk.Step 6 – Prepare application for client to SigningStep 7 – Bind the Policy & Complete Point of SaleStep 8 – Process BOR & Complete Point of Sale (In case client decides to BOR to our Agency)
Ezlynx Client Creation:
Field-2D
Note: Since the client already exists, then just verify the applicant's contact information with what's listed below.
Note: Create a new personal lines client (aka new Applicant).
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Applicant Information:
Coverage Guidance: The following will help to choose the coverage limits and endorsement on the policy.
Standard Coverage: Coverage A - Dwelling: Based on the RC Estimator, this is the amount of coverage need to replace the home in case of a total loss aka reconstruction cost. Coverage B - Other Structures: The standard limit included is 10% and should be increase in case the others structures value is greater than 10%.Coverage C - Personal Property: The standard limit included is 50% or more, but can be increase if more coverage is needed.Coverage D - Loss of Use: The standard limit included is 20% or actual loss sustained, but can be increase if more coverage is needed.Coverage E - Personal Liability: The standard limit is 300K, but can be increase if more coverage is needed.Coverage F - Medical Payment: The standard limit is 5K, but can be increase if more coverage is needed.
Other Coverages & Endorsements:Building Ordinance: The standard limit included is 10%, but can be increase if more coverage is needed.DIC Endorsement: This endorsement if available should be added in case the home does not pass brush requirements & a Fair Plan policy need to be written.Replacement Cost on Dwelling: This endorsement should always be added if available in every case.Replacement Cost on Personal Property: This endorsement should always be added if available in every case.Animal Liability: This endorsement should be added if the client has any animals and given a minimum limit of 25K coverage but should have 100k if available.Equipment Breakdown: This endorsement should not be included automatically, we do not add this unless the client is asking for it or if it will help close the sale.Sewer or Drain Backup: This endorsement should be added and given a minimum limit of 10k coverage but should have 25k if available.Personal Injury: This endorsement should always be added if available in every case.
Deductible: The standard deductible we should be quoting is $2500, however rates for different deductibles can be given to the client so they can choose what they prefer to have in case of future loss.
Note: Enter the risk into Ezlynx quoting screens
Prio Ins. Info
Identify Carriers that will write this risk:
Note: This coverage A Limit has been increased by 10% for any items that we did know about or include in our RC Estimate.
These are the Primary Markets for Tenant Occupied Condo/Town Home (HO6)- (Short Time Occupancy)
Basic Underwriting:Homeowners Guidelines HO6 Product ComparisonHO6 Specimen Product Highlights
Basic Underwriting for DIC:DIC FAQ
Basic Underwriting: (New Bus Suspension)Homeowners GuidelinesHO6 Product ComparisonHO6 SpecimenProduct Highlights
Basic Underwriting for DIC: (New Bus Suspension)DIC GuidelinesDIC Endorsement Acknowledgement Form
Basic Underwriting: (New Bus Suspension 2-1-2024)Homeowners GuidelinesHO6 Product ComparisonHO6 SpecimenProduct Highlights
No DIC Policies are offered in CA at this time:
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Basic Underwriting for Secondary Condo/Town Home HO6:HO6 Underwriting GuidelinesCondo/TownHome Specimen
Basic Underwriting for DIC:DIC Product GuideDIC Specimen
HO3-Underwriting GuidelinesPrimary Home SpecimenEquip. Breakdown CoverageEquipment Breakdown FAQAdding Trust Form
DIC one Pager.2020
Basic Underwriting for DIC: (New Bus Suspension)DIC Coverage Information
These are the Secondary Markets for Tenant Occupied Condo/Town Home (HO6)- (Short Time Occupancy)
(This is an Preferred Program & policies are written on admitted basis)
Basic Underwriting for DIC: (New Bus Suspension)
Basic Underwriting for DIC:
Basic Underwriting: (New Bus Suspension as of 9-8-2023)Homeowners GuidelinesHO6 Product ComparisonHO6 SpecimenProduct Highlights
Basic Underwriting:Homeowners GuidelinesHO6 Product ComparisonHO6 SpecimenProduct Highlights
Basic Underwriting:
Basic Underwriting:Homeowners GuidelinesHO3 Product ComparisonHO3 SpecimenProduct Highlights
Compare the Rates:
STEP 6 - Prepare Application for Signatures:
Note: We need to prepare the Mercury application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Determine if you need any of these additional underwriting forms. Note - You only need to to do this if the application did not automatically print with it.
HO3 Underwriting GuidelinesPrimary Home SpecimenProduct Comparison(Nevada)-Product ComparisonCA Homeowners EligibilitySub Limits Explained
Note: We need to prepare the Travelers application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Hartford application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Safeco application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Nationwide application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Stillwater application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Guard application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Foremost application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the A. Modern application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Pacific Specialty application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Fair Plan application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Hippo application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the KW Specialty application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Bridge Specialty application along with any additional underwriing forms for signatures.
STEP 7 - Bind the Policy:
Note: We need to Bind the Mercury Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Travelers Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Hartford Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Safeco Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Nationwide Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Stillwater Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Guard Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Foremost Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the A. Modern Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Pacific Specialty Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Fair Plan Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Hippo Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the KW Specialty Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Bridge Specialty Policy.
Now that you have Bound the Policy, its time to complete the Point of Sale. Hit Submit
STEP 6 - Process a BOR:
(What is a BOR or AOR)
Note: We need to send a Mercury BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Mercury BOR
-California Auto does not allow BOR in California.The policy must be written with a new business applicationas to move to another agency.
Note: We need to send a Travelers BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Travelers BOR
-Travelers requires at least 30 days prior to renewal for the policy to be successfullytransferred to the new agency code. Otherwise the BOR may not be processed in time for the renewal and will be effective the following next year/term.
Note: We need to send a Hartford BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Hartford BOR
-Hartford requires at least 20 days prior to renewal for the policy to be successfullytransferred to the new agency code. Otherwise the BOR may not be processed in time for the renewal and will be effective the following next year/term.
Note: We need to send a Safeco BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Safeco BOR
-Safeco requires at least 15 days prior to renewal for the policy to be successfullytransferred to the new agency code. Otherwise the BOR may not be processed in time for the renewal and will be effective the following next year/term.
Note: We need to send a Nationwide BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Nationwide BOR
-Nationwide requires at least 30 days prior to renewal for the policy to be successfullytransferred to the new agency code. Otherwise the BOR may not be processed in time for the renewal and will be effective the following next year/term.
Note: We need to send a Stillwater BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Stillwater BOR
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Note: We need to send a Guard BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Guard BOR
Note: We need to send a Foremost BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Foremost BOR
-Foremost Specialty requires at least 30 days prior to renewal for the policy to be successfully transferred to the new agency code. Otherwise the BOR may not be processed in time for the renewal and will be effective the following next year/term.
Note: We need to send an A. Modern BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for A. Modern BOR
-American Modern does not allow BOR in California.The policy must be written with a new business applicationas to move to another agency.
Note: We need to send a Pacific Specialty BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Pacific Specialty BOR
Note: We need to send a Fair Plan BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Fair Plan BOR
Note: We need to send a Hippo BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Hippo BOR
Note: We need to send a KW Specialty BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for KW Specialty BOR
Note: We need to send a Bridge Specialty BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Bridge Specialty BOR
Note: Make sure to upload all your quote files here instead of saving in ezlynx client file direclty. After you hit submit then you get the pdf copy of this CPA which will be saved in ezlynx anyway. This is a more organized way of saving files related to quoting / marketing a risk and is much easier to review on future Renewals.