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AIAM 420 looks into errors and omissions and how the agency can prepare for any claims. Topics include documentation, highlights of the ISO policy, checklists, and procedure manuals.
Outline
Introduction
Lawsuits
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Language of our own
Characteristics of an insurance contract
Principle of Indemnity
Same financial condition
ACV
Replacement cost
Valued policies
Liability Insurance
Contract of indemnity
Limits
Insurable Interest
Must be present
Gambling
Unilateral Contract
Enforceable promise
Contrast to insured
Conditional Contract
Dependent upon conditions
Personal Contract
Non-transferable
Adhesion
As is policy
Aleatory contract
Unequal transfer
Doctrine of Good Faith
Reliance on statements from insured
Insurer has obligation to refrain from:
Refusing to pay for covered loss
Causing unfounded delay
Deceiving insured
Exercising any unfair advantage
Warranty
Statement of fact
Expressed
Implied
Representation
Truthful completion of the application
Concealment
Willful act of withholding
Highlights of the Insurance Policy
Declaration
Insuring Agreement
Covered Property
Covered Perils
Open Perils
ACV
Exclusions
Definitions
Conditions
Endorsements
Streamlining the Process-Preventing E&O
Documentation
Document Everything
Important aspects
Note the date, time, and duration of conversation
Note name and title of individual
Note where conference took place
Note most important parts of conversation
Follow up to confirm the conversation
Standard conversation form
Risk management approach
Identify risk
Analyze risk
Avoidance
Loss control
Retention
Contractual risk transfer
Insurance
Select the best method for handling the risk
Implement
Monitor
Checklists
Any form of coverage currently in effect for this exposure