Fax Numbers
New Purchase Immediate Coverage | 1-800-272-5885 |
Immediate Coverage Fax | 1-800-699-2985 |
Endorsements and Cancellation (Effective 9/1/2005) | 1-800-796-2230 |
Claims | 1-800-851-8424 |
Producer Quick Reference Fact-Sheet
Producer Quick Reference | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dwelling Fire DP 00 01 Basic Form Dwelling Liability DL-1 (optional) | Homeowners Program Owners Forms HO 00 02, 03, 05 and 08 Tenants Form HO 00 04 Condo Unit Owners Form HO 00 06 | Commercial Standard Property Policy Form CP 00 99 | |||||||||||||||||||
Base Deductible | $250* | $250* | $500* | ||||||||||||||||||
Optional Deductibles | $100, $500, $1,000 & $2,500 | All Forms: $500, $1,000, $2,500, HO 02, 03, 05 or 08 only: $100 |
$250, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000 |
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Basic Eligibility | – 1-4 Unit Dwelling. – Contents of any Residential Unit. |
– HO 02, 03 and 05: 1-4 Unit Dwelling Owner Occupied – HO 04 : Any Residential Unit – HO 06 : Owner Occupied Condo Unit |
Commercial property including buildings with 5 or more apartments. | ||||||||||||||||||
Minimum Limit | None Dwelling Liability: Coverage L : $100,000 Coverage M : $ 1,000 |
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Maximum Limit | $750,000 Single Interest |
Dwelling Liability (DL-1)
Coverage L : $500,000
Coverage M : $ 5,000
Section I: | Cov. Amt.- |
HO 02,03,05or 08 – Cov A | $1,000,000 |
HO 04, 06 – Cov C | $50,000 |
Section II:All Forms | |
Coverage E | $500,000 |
Coverage F | $5,000 |
Building Coverage:
-Frame Construction: $250,000
-Masonry/Fire Resistive $500,000
Contents Coverage:
All Constructions: $250,000Minimum Premium$50$50$100Amount of Insurance
Requirement
(Co-Insurance)Present Market Value- HO 02, 03 or 05: Generally 80% or more of Replacement Cost
-HO 08: Market Value
-HO 04, 06: Actual Cash ValueBuildings: 80%, 90%, 100% of Replacement Cost Less Depreciation, with proper documentation, otherwise written with no co-insurance.
Contents: Actual Cash ValueApplication(s) RequiredApplication ACORD 66 RI
If under rehabilitation/construction Letter of Intent is required.
Liability Application:RIJRA DL 1Application ACORD 64 RI RIJRA MS&B Replacement Cost Estimator required for Forms HO 02, 03, 05 and 08.Application ACORD 68 RI.
If under rehabilitation Letter of Intent is required.For all lines, a copy of the mortgage agreement is required if there is a non-institutional mortgage holder named on the application.
This quick reference highlights basic RIJRA products and requirements. RIJRA Producers’ Operations Manual should be consulted for details of these and additional products and requirements, as well as for detailed procedures.
Policy Endorsement Forms Quick Reference
FORM ID | NAME | REQUIRED INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION |
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HO 00 02 | Broad Form | HCE Worksheet, Cov A must be = or > 80% of Estimated Replacement Cost |
HO 00 03 | Special Form | HCE Worksheet, Cov A must be = or > 80% of Estimated Replacement Cost |
HO 00 04 | Contents Broad Form | Coverage C Minimum Limit of $6,000 |
HO 00 05 | Comprehensive Form | HCE Worksheet, Cov A must be = or > 80% of Estimated Replacement Cost |
HO 00 06 | Unit-Owners Form | Coverage C Minimum Limit of $10,000 |
HO 00 08 | Modified Coverage Form | HCE Worksheet, Market Value Policy |
HO 01 38 | Special Provisions Rhode Island | No Additional Information needed – Mandatory Endorsement |
HO 03 12 | Windstorm or Hail Percentage Deductible | Mandatory when W/H % Deductible is attached to policy |
HO 04 10 | Additional Interests | Name & Address of Person or Organization, Interest, Documentation showing interest |
HO 04 11 | Additional Limits of Liability For Coverages A, B, C, D-Rhode Island | Coverage A must be at least = to 100% of the Estimated Replacement Cost or previous carriers Coverage A whichever is greater. |
HO 04 12 | Increased Limits On Business Property | Increase in Limit of Liability, Total Limit of Liability, Description of Business |
HO 04 14 | Special Computer Coverage | No Additional Info. This is not a schedule. Increases perils insured against. |
HO 04 16 | Premises Alarm or Fire Protection System | Type of Device, Installation Certificate |
HO 04 20 | Specified Additional Amount of Insurance For Coverage A- Dwelling – Rhode Island |
Additional Amount of Insurance Percentage, Coverage A must be at least = to 100% of the Estimated Replacement Cost or previous carriers Coverage A whichever is greater. |
HO 04 26 | Limited Fungi, Wet or Dry Rot or Bacteria Cov | Mandatory for HO 00 02, 04 & 06 Policies. Higher Limits Optional |
HO 04 27 | Limited Fungi, Wet or Dry Rot or Bacteria Cov | Mandatory for HO 00 03 & 05 Policies. Higher Limits Optional |
HO 04 28 | Limited Fungi, Wet or Dry Rot or Bacteria Cov | Mandatory for HO 00 04 & 06 Policies w/ HO 05 24, HO 17 31 & HO 17 32. Higher Limits Optional |
HO 04 30 | Theft Coverage Increase | Indicate Limit of Liability for ON and OFF Residence. |
HO 04 35 | Loss Assessment Coverage | Indicate “Residence Premises” & Additional Amount of Insurance if coverage desired for Add’l Location need to indicate Location & Limit of Liability |
HO 04 40 | Structures Rented to Others (Residence Premises) | Description of Structure, Limit of Liability, Year of Construction, # of Families Used for rented home/cottage/carriage house etc. on premises. |
HO 04 41 | Additional Insured (Residence Premises) | Name & Address of Person or Organization, Interest (Add’l Insureds must sign Application) |
HO 04 42 | Permitted Incidental Occupancies | Description of Business, # of employees, any physical alterations to residence, number of clients that visit the business on weekly basis, where in the residence is business located, If business is located in an other Structure on the residence need Limit of Liability & Description of Structure if coverage is desired. |
HO 04 43 | Replacement Cost For Non Building Structures | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 04 46 | Inflation Guard | Percentage Amount 4% 6% 8%10% etc. |
HO 04 48 | Other Structures On The Residence Premises (Increased Limits) | Description of Structure –Garage/shed/etc. & Additional Limit of Liability |
HO 04 49 | Building Additions and Alterations (Other Residence) | Location of the Building & Limit of Liability |
HO 04 50 | Increase Limits to Personal Property | Location of Insured’s Residence, Increase in Limit of Liability & Total Limit Of Liability at This Location |
HO 04 51 | Building Additions and Alterations (Increased Limit Form HO 00 04) | Increase in Limit of Liability & Total Limit of Liability |
HO 04 53 | Credit Card, Fund Transfer Card, Forgery & Counterfeit Money Coverage (Increased Limit) | Increase In Limit of Liability & Total Limit of Liability |
HO 04 54 | Earthquake | Earthquake % Deductible, If Exterior is Masonry Veneer indicate if it is to be covered. |
HO 04 55 | Identity Fraud Expense Coverage | No Additional Information Needed. |
HO 04 56 | Special Loss Settlement | Percentage Amount of Full Replacement Cost |
HO 04 58 | Other Members of Your Household | Name Of Person Covered By This Endorsement |
HO 04 59 | Assisted Living Care Coverage | Name of Relative(s), Name & Location of Residency, Limit of Coverage E & F |
HO 04 65 | Coverage C Increased Special Limits of Liability | Increase In Limit Of Liability, Total Limit of Liability |
HO 04 66 | Coverage C Increased Special Limits of Liability (HO 00 05, HO 00 04 w/HO 05 24, HO 00 06 w/HO 17 31) | Increase In Limit Of Liability, Total Limit of Liability |
HO 04 77 | Ordinance or Law Coverage | New Total Percentage Amount (In increments of 25%) |
HO 04 81 | Actual Cash Value Loss Settlement | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 04 90 | Personal Property Replacement Cost Loss Settlement | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 04 91 | Coverage B-Other Structures Away From The Residence Premises | Description of Other Structure(s)- indicate how used with home. |
HO 04 92 | Specific Structures | Limit of Liability, Description & Location of Structure |
HO 04 95 | Water Back Up and Sump Overflow | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 04 96 | NO Section II-Liability Coverage for Home Day Care Business Limited Section I- Property Coverage | No Additional Information Needed – Mandatory Endorsement |
HO 04 97 | Home Day Care Coverage Endorsement | Number of Persons Receiving Day Care Services (Max 3 children-aggregate) # of employees, any physical alterations to residence, where in the residence is daycare located, If daycare is located in an other Structure on the residence need Limit of Liability & Description of Structure if coverage is desired. |
HO 04 98 | Refrigerated Property Coverage | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 04 99 | Sinkhole Collapse | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 05 24 | Special Personal Property Coverage | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 05 27 | Additional Insured – Student Living Away From Home The Residence Premises | Name and Address of Student, Name Of School |
HO 05 28 | Owned Motorized Golf Cart Physical Loss Coverage | Limit of Liability, Deductible, Does Collision Apply, Make or Model and Serial Or Motor Number. Where is Cart used. |
HO 05 31 | Functional Replacement Cost Loss Settlement | HCE Worksheet, apply Functional Replacement Cost Factor |
HO 05 41 | Extended Theft Coverage For Residence Premises Occasionally Rented To Others | Number of weeks rented and number owner occupied. |
HO 05 43 | Residence Held in Trust | Enter Name of Grantor or Beneficiary if they reside a residence premises. |
HO 05 46 | Landlord’s Furnishings | Description of Rented Unit, Increase in Limit of Liability, Total Limit Of Liability |
HO 07 01 | Home Business Insurance Coverage | Underwritten on an individual basis. |
HO 17 31 | Unit-Owners Coverage C Special Coverage Form HO 00 06 Only | No Additional Information Needed |
HO-17 32 | Unit-Owners Coverage A Special Coverage Form HO 00 06 Only | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 17 33 | Unit-Owners Rental To Others Form HO 00 06 Only | Need to know # of weeks the condominium is rented. Maximum Rental period of 12 weeks Primary/Secondary residence and 4 weeks for seasonal residence. |
HO 17 34 | Unit-Owners Modified Other Insurance and Service Agreement Condition Form HO 00 06 Only | No Additional Information Needed |
HO 24 13 | Incidental Low Power Recreational Motor Vehicle | Description of vehicles including miles per hour needed |
HO 24 42 | Coverage for Lead Poisoning-MA | Coverage E Lead Poisoning Liability Limit, Location(s) and description of each unit in the dwelling the coverage is being purchased for. |
HO 24 43 | Permitted Incidental Occupancies (Other Residence) | Description of Business & Location, # of employees, any physical alterations to residence, number of clients that visit the business on weekly basis. |
HO 24 70 | Additional Residence Rented to Others (1, 2, 3 or 4 Families) | Location, Number of Families and Year of Construction Maximum of 2 per policy. Properties under rehabilitation are ineligible. |
HO 24 71 | Business Pursuits | Name and Business Of Insured, Indicate if Corporal Punishment is desired |
HO 24 75 | Watercraft | Description & Length Of Watercraft & Inboard or Outboard Engine, Horsepower of Engine, Navigation Period, Owner of Outboard Engine If Not Owned by Insured. |
HO-24 82 | Personal Injury | No Additional Information Needed |
RIATRE | Tentative Rate Endorsement | No Additional Information Needed – Mandatory Endorsement |
How to write a Policy Held in Trust
Homeowners Policy
For an additional premium, Residence Held in Trust, Endorsement HO 05 43, provides the means to issue a Homeowners Policy in the name of a trust and trustee that owns a residence premises and insure the personal property and liability interests of the beneficiaries and/or grantors if residents of the dwelling.
Example 1 – Trustee(s) occupies the property:
John and Mary Smith sign their property over to a trust, the JMS Trust which names themselves, John and Mary Smith as Trustees. John and Mary Smith occupy the property. Title on policy is John and Mary Smith Trustees of the JMS Trust. Endorsement HO 05 43 is added to the policy. Both individuals must sign the application.
Example 2 – Beneficiary occupies the property:
John and Mary Smith sign their property over to a trust, the JMS Trust which names their son, Michael as trustee and their daughter Jane as Beneficiary. Jane is the sole occupant of the property. Title on policy should be Michael Smith Trustee of the JMS Trust. Endorsement HO 05 43 should be added naming Jane Smith Beneficiary of the JMS Trust. Both individuals must sign the application.
Example 3 – Grantor occupies the property:
John and Mary Smith sign their property over to a trust, the JMS Trust under which they retain a life estate and name their son, Michael as trustee. John and Mary occupy the property, Michael resides elsewhere. Title on policy should be Michael Smith Trustee of the JMS Trust. Endorsement HO 05 43 is added naming John and Mary Smith Grantors of the JMS Trust. All 3 individuals must sign the application. Note: If the Grantor and/or Beneficiary are not occupying the property they cannot be added to the policy using endorsement HO 05 43.
Dwelling and Commercial Policies
Example
John and Mary Smith sign their property over to a trust naming themselves as trustees. Title will read, “John and Mary Smith trustees of the John and Mary Smith Trust”.
Signatures of John and Mary Smith as trustees are required.
Occasional Rental Rules
Primary and Secondary Homes – Homes that are occupied on a year round basis. Primary and Secondary homes may be rented annually for up to 12 weeks.
Seasonal Properties – Seasonal properties are properties that have a period of un-occupancy of at least 3 consecutive months per year. Seasonal Properties may be rented annually for up to 4 weeks.
DWELLING LIABILITY PREMIUMS EFFECTIVE 07/01/2006
Owner Occupied | ||||
Number of Apts. | ||||
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Coverage L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
$100,000 | $105 | $168 | $210 | $262 |
$200,000 | $121 | $193 | $242 | $301 |
$300,000 | $130 | $208 | $260 | $325 |
$400,000 | $137 | $218 | $273 | $341 |
$500,000 | $142 | $227 | $284 | $354 |
Coverage M | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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$1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$2,000 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
$3,000 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 |
$4000 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
$5,000 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
Tenant Occupied | ||||
Number of Apts. | ||||
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Coverage L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
$100,000 | $89 | $142 | $315 | $393 |
$200,000 | $102 | $163 | $362 | $452 |
$300,000 | $110 | $176 | $391 | $487 |
$400,000 | $116 | $185 | $410 | $511 |
$500,000 | $120 | $192 | $425 | $531 |
Coverage M | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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$1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$2,000 | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
$3,000 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
$4,000 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
$5,000 | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
PERSONAL LINES LEAD LIABILITY PREMIUM QUICK REFERENCE
Non Compliant Properties
The Following Premiums apply for Lead Liability Coverage when written as a standalone policy, as an endorsement to a Homeowners/Dwelling Liability Policy.
Rental units | $100k | $200k | $300k | $400k | $500k |
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1 | $250 | $288 | $310 | $325 | $338 |
2 | $400 | $460 | $496 | $520 | $540 |
3 | $600 | $690 | $744 | $780 | $810 |
4 | $675 | $776 | $837 | $878 | $911 |
Compliant Properties
The Following Premiums apply for Lead Liability Coverage when written as a standalone policy, as an endorsement to a Homeowners/Dwelling Liability Policy.
The following premium apply for Lead Liability Coverage for a Standalone policy e.g. surplus lines carrier:
Rental units | $100k | $200k | $300k | $400k | $500k |
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1 | $25 | $29 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
2 | $40 | $46 | $50 | $52 | $54 |
3 | $60 | $69 | $74 | $78 | $81 |
4 | $70 | $81 | $87 | $91 | $95 |
The ML 00 01 Minimum Premium is $50
RIJRA Compliant Property Homeowners Rating
The Level of Lead Hazard Compliance determines the Rate for Compliant properties insured with RIJRA.
Level of Compliance | Premium Factor |
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Lead Free | 1.00 |
Lead Safe | 1.01 |
Independent Clearance Inspection | 1.02 |
Visual Inspection | 1.03 |
RIJRA Compliant Property Dwelling Rating
The Level of Lead Hazard Compliance determines the Rate for Compliant properties insured with RIJRA.
Level of Compliance | Premium Factor |
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Lead Free | 1.00 |
Lead Safe | 1.01 |
Independent Clearance Inspection | 1.05 |
Visual Inspection | 1.10 |
COMMERCIAL LINES RHODE ISLAND LEAD POISONING COVERAGE
Rating Procedure For Non-Compliant Properties
Step 1: Determine the Risk Classification from the Eligible Classifications Table 11.B. below:
Table 11.B. Eligible Classifications | ||
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Class Code | Description | Exposure Basis |
60010 | Apartment Buildings | Number of Units |
60011 | Apartment Buildings – garden | Number of Units |
60012 | Apartment Buildings or Hotels – time-sharing – less than 4 stories | Number of Units |
60013 | Apartment Buildings or Hotels – time-sharing – 4 stories or more | Number of Units |
60015 | Apartment Hotels – less than 4 stories | Number of Units |
60016 | Apartment Hotels – 4 stories or more | Number of Units |
63010 | Dwellings – one-family (lessor’s risk only) | Number of Dwellings |
63011 | Dwellings – two-family (lessor’s risk only) | Number of Dwellings |
63012 | Dwellings – three-family (lessor’s risk only) | Number of Dwellings |
63013 | Dwellings – four-family (lessor’s risk only) | Number of Dwellings |
64500 | Housing Projects – federal, state, local | Number of Units |
67510 | School – dormitory facilities – for profit | Area |
67511 | School – dormitory facilities – not for profit | Area |
Step 2: Determine the Territory:
Territory 001: | City of Providence |
Territory 002: | Cities of Johnston, North Providence, Pawtucket Townships of Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence |
Territory 003: | Remainder of State |
Step 3: Select the applicable initial rate from the Table 12.B.1. below:
Lead Liability Rates For Non-Compliant Properties
Table 12.B.1. Lead Liability Rates For Non-Compliant Properties | |||
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Class Code | Territory 001 | Territory 002 | Territory 003 |
60010 | $78.00 | $112.40 | $84.10 |
60011 | 109.20 | 157.60 | 117.80 |
60012 | 130.60 | 189.50 | 140.90 |
60013 | 84.30 | 121.60 | 91.00 |
60015 | 92.10 | 139.30 | 101.90 |
60016 | 120.10 | 188.30 | 139.70 |
63010 | 165.30 | 237.00 | 178.10 |
63011 | 174.20 | 265.20 | 188.30 |
63012 | 233.10 | 336.90 | 252.30 |
63013 | 268.90 | 386.70 | 289.40 |
64500 | 32.10 | 32.10 | 32.10 |
67510 | 30.30 | 25.70 | 21.80 |
67511 | 35.20 | 25.70 | 21.80 |
Step 4: Select the appropriate Increased Limits factor from Table 12.B.2. below:
Lead Liability Increased Limit Factors For Compliant And Non-Compliant Properties (Limits are in thousands) $100/200 Basic Limit
Table 12.B.2. Lead Liability Increased Limit Factors For Compliant And Non-Compliant Properties | ||||||
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Per Occurrence | ||||||
Aggregate | $ 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
$50 | 0.64 | 0.75 | ||||
100 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 0.97 | |||
200 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.22 | ||
300 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 1.01 | 1.23 | 1.41 | |
500 | 0.83 | 1.03 | 1.25 | 1.43 | 1.67 | |
600 | 0.84 | 1.04 | 1.26 | 1.44 | 1.68 | |
1,000 | 1.05 | 1.27 | 1.45 | 1.69 |
Step 5: Calculate the final rate as the product of the initial rate and the Increased Limits Factor determined in the paragraphs above.
Step 6: Determine the initial policy premium as the product of the final rate and the applicable exposure basis.
Step 7: Compare the initial policy premium against the policy minimum premium of $100. The final policy premium is the higher of the initial premium and the policy minimum premium.
Rating Procedure For Compliant Properties
Step 1: Select the appropriate risk classification from Table 11.B.
Step 2: Select the applicable initial rate from Table 12.B.1 and multiply by Compliant Property Factors By Level Of Prima Facie Evidence Of Compliance from Table 12.B.3. below (If Level of Prima Facie Evidence Of Compliance from Table 12.B.3. is “lead free,” there is no charge.)
Table 12.B.3. Compliant Property Factors By Level Of Prima Facie Evidence Of Compliance | |
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Level of Prima Facie Evidence Of Compliance | Factor |
Lead Free | No Charge |
Lead Safe | .01 |
Lead Mitigated: | |
Independent Clearance Inspection | .05 |
Visual Inspection | .10 |
Presumptive Compliance | .10 |
Step 3:Follow steps 4-7 above, unless the Level of Prima Facie Evidence Of Compliance is “lead free”.