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IC 57 - Fire and Consequential Loss Insurance (Summary)
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“All Risks” Policy: This policy specifies the exclusions. All other
perils are generally covered.
Fixation of Sum Insured: Buildings, machinery, accessories,
furniture, fixture, fittings and electrical installation are advised
to be covered on the reinstatement value basis. The other clauses
that are available are: Escalation Clause, Local Authorities Clause,
Cost of Erection, Architects/ Surveyor fees’ Clause.
Combined Policies: It is a single contract policy utilising one
proposal. Whilst, however, it is written as one contract, each
section or class of insurance is underwritten and rated separately
and will contain its own conditions, terms, exclusions and
warranties.
Package Policies incorporate the following covers: fire material
damage; consequential loss; theft, money, glass; goods in transit;
employers’ liability; public/ products liability; fidelity insurance
(occasional).
Practice in the USA: The commercial property coverages are provided
under standardised forms developed by Insurance Services Office, Inc.
(ISO) or the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) for
their member insurance companies.
A common form used to insure Commercial Property known as ISO
Business Personal Property coverage form.
The BPP provides cover for broad categories of property and several
supplemental coverages.
Insured Perils: The perils covered under the policy depend upon the
‘Causes of Loss’ form selected by the insured. Three forms are
available: Basic, Broad and Special forms.
Commercial Package Policy (CPP) which includes the following coverage
parts: Commercial property, Boiler and Machinery, Commercial crime,
Commercial inland marine, Farm, Commercial auto and liability.
The General Insurance Council represents the collective interests of
the Non-life Insurance companies in India. The Council speaks out on
issues of common interest; helps to inform and participate in
discussions related to policy formation; and acts as an advocate for
high standards of customer service in the insurance industry.
As per the rating pattern followed under the Petrochemical Tariff,
the Fire and Explosion rate for each plant, after application of all
loading and discounts, should neither be less than 65% of the basic
rate nor shall it be more than 165% of the basic rate.
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