Causes of fire losses 🔥
Information required on all policies
Debris removal
The amount payable shall not exceed 25% of the sum of the total amount payable for the direct loss and damage to insured property and the applicable deductible
Package policies generally contain
Property insurance
Business interruption
Liability insurance
Crime insurance
Rate credits are provided for
Building constructed after 1945 Alarmed Sprinkler system Sole occupant Increased deductible Claims free Ground floor area below specified size - 3000 sq ft Floor of concrete with no basement Neighborhood Maintenance and safety Management Judgement by broker -5 to +5 Building insured in addition to contents Detachment Enclosed shopping mall Automatic circuit breakers
Why brokers like package policies
Simplicity of application form
Costs of insurance determined on the spot
Expertise less required
Broad coverages provided eliminate many of claims problems common to more limited policy forms