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)
Applicant Information:
Address Information: We must be careful and take precaution with insuring this location. It's very important that we do not place insurance on the wrong address and a claim is denied.
Property Title Information: We must verify how the property is titled to so we can determine how the policy should be written and to make sure all individuals and/or entities are covered properly.
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Prior Ins. Policy Info:
Reconstruction Cost Info:
Detached Structures Information:
Are there any detached structures of any kind on this lot
How many detached structures are there
Underwriting Questions:
Is the Roof in poor condition or near end of life
Is it a Woodshake Roof
Is the primary heating system powered by other than natural gas and/or electric
What type of electrical panel does the home have.
Is the home undergoing any remodling or renovation
Does the home have a Post and Pier Foundation
Is there a Trampoline on premises?
Are there any farm animals
Is there a swimming pool on the premises
Is the Property currently for sale or planned to be sold in the next 6 months? (By the applicant)*
Is your current/prior policy being canceled for any reason
Are there Dogs on the premises
Have you had any homeowner insurance claims in the last 5 years
Is your home protected by an alarm system
What type of alarm does the home have
Note: Having an alarm will give a discount on the policy, however to receive the biggest discount the client will have to call the alarm company and request alarm certificate. We cannot accept a copy of any application, or screenshot, or copy of the bill. Only the alarm certificate is acceptable and nothing else.
Underwriting Characteristics:
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 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: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.Extended Replacement for Dwelling: This endorsement should always be added with a minimum of 125% but can be increase to 150% if needed.
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.
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).
Ezlynx Risk Entry (For Bridging:):
Market Guidance for Auto Insurance:
Basic Underwriting:Homeowners Guidelines HO3 Product ComparisonHO3 Specimen Product HighlightsC.O.C. GuidelinesProduct highlight / ComparisonC.O.C. SpecimenC.O.C. Cheat Sheet
Basic Underwriting for DIC:
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WORK IN PROGRESS . . .
Basic Underwriting:Homeowners Guidelines HO3 Product ComparisonHO3 SpecimenProduct HighlightsC.O.C. GuidelinesProduct highlight / ComparisonC.O.C. SpecimenC.O.C. Cheat Sheet
Basic Underwriting: Homeowners Guidelines HO3 Product ComparisonHO3 Specimen Product HighlightsC.O.C. GuidelinesProduct highlight / ComparisonC.O.C. SpecimenC.O.C. Cheat Sheet
No DIC Policies are offered in CA at this time:
Hidden Carrier:
Basic Underwriting: (New Bus Suspension)Homeowners Guidelines HO3 Product ComparisonHO3 Specimen Product HighlightsC.O.C. GuidelinesProduct highlight / ComparisonC.O.C. SpecimenC.O.C. Cheat Sheet
Basic Underwriting for DIC: (New Bus Suspension)DIC GuidelinesDIC Endorsement Acknowledgement Form
Rate Comparison Analysis (RCA): Status Defintions:
Waiting = Waiting Validation ReviewSubmitted = Submitted to Carrier for Undewriting ApprovalFull = Approved for a Full Policy and Ready to Release to the Client DIC = Approved for a DIC Policy and Ready to Release to the ClientDec. by Am = Risk was declined by Accunt Manager and did not pursue validation.Dec. by CPA = Risk was declined by the CPA rule and validation not pursued.NB Susp. = Since there is a new business suspension in place at this time, validation not pursued.
STEP 6 - Prepare Application for Signatures:
Note: We need to prepare the Travelers application along with any additional underwriting 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 US Assure application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Vacant Express application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the AU Gold application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Great American application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Victory application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Zurich application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the KW Specialty application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Fair Plan application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Distinguished application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
Note: We need to prepare the Victor application along with any additional underwriting forms for signatures.
STEP 7 - Bind the Policy:
Note: We need to Bind the Travelers Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the US Assure Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Vacant Express Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the AU Gold Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Great American Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Victory Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Zurich Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the KW Specialty Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Fair Plan Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Distinguished Policy.
Note: We need to Bind the Victor 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 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 US Assure BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for US Assure BOR
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Note: We need to send a Vacant Express BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Vacant Express BOR
Note: We need to send a Au Gold (thru JE Brown) BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Au Gold (thru JE Brown) BOR
Note: We need to send a Great American (thru BTIS) BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Great American (thru BTIS) BOR
Note: We need to send a Victory (thru BTIS) BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Victory (thru BTIS) BOR
Note: We need to send a Zurich (thru 123ocp) BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Zurich (thru 123ocp) 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 Fair Plan BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Fair Plan BOR
Note: We need to send a Distinguished BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Distinguished BOR
Note: We need to send a Victor BOR to the client for signing.
Basic Underwriting for Victor 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.