CAIB 2 - Chapter 7 - Flashcards
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What is the name of the insurance that protects businesses from income loss due to disruptions?

Business Interruption Insurance

What is the reduction in earnings a business experiences due to an interruption in operations called?

Income Loss

What are costs continuously incurred even when business isn't operating, like salaries and utilities called?

Continuing Expenses

What is physical harm to a business's property due to perils like fire or natural disaster called?

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What is an order from a governing body preventing access to a property, often due to risk or repair called?

<p>Civil Authority Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gross profit minus all operating expenses, representing a company's true income called?

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What is revenue minus the cost of goods sold?

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What are ongoing costs that remain consistent, regardless of business activity called?

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What are costs that fluctuate with production, such as raw materials called?

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What is the name of the insurance that helps cover extra costs, like alternative facilities or specialized services, to maintain operations during disruptions?

<p>Extra Expense Insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called that addresses the careful selection of those businesses that meet the insurance company's risk tolerance?

<p>Due Diligence and Dispatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the basis of coverage calculation that utilizes the actual financial loss sustained?

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What is the term that refers to the length of time business interruption insurance coverage applies?

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What is the term that refers to a limit that may apply to coverage for losses relating to media and data?

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What is the term that refers to the total business income subtracting costs directly related to operations?

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What is the term that refers to expenses necessary for essential operations even during an interruption?

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What type of interruption refers to an interruption in business due to prevention of access or movement by local authorities?

<p>Interruption by Civil Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the evaluation of past financial records to project future income for a business in case of an interruption called?

<p>Pre-Loss Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to businesses that have revenue fluctuations throughout the year, requiring special claim consideration?

<p>Seasonal Businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are expenses that are not directly required to keep the business operational if it were to cease operations?

<p>Non-Continuing Expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a skill that insurance brokers require to be proficient in evaluating business interruption claims?

<p>Accounting Expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of insurance protects businesses from the risk of future income loss due to interruptions?

<p>Business Interruption Insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key characteristics that brokers need to consider when recommending business interruption insurance?

<p>Gross Earnings Form/Profits and Business Interruption Forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two factors that might affect the determination of Actual Loss Sustained?

<p>The time it takes to resume operations after a disruption (A), The insured's ability to negotiate favorable contracts with suppliers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Income Loss

The reduction in earnings a business experiences due to an interruption in operations.

Operating Expenses

Costs continuously incurred even when business isn't operating, like salaries and utilities.

Property Damage

Physical harm to a business's property due to perils like fire or natural disaster.

Civil Authority Order

An order from a governing body preventing access to a property, often due to risk or repair.

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Net Profit

Gross profit minus all operating expenses, representing a company's true income.

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Gross Profit

Revenue minus the cost of goods sold. A good starting point in evaluating profit potential.

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Fixed Expenses

Ongoing costs that remain consistent, regardless of business activity (e.g., rent).

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Variable Expenses

Costs that fluctuate with production, such as raw materials.

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Business Interruption Insurance (BI)

Insurance that protects businesses from income loss due to disruptions, like property damage or utility failures.

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Extra Expense Insurance

It helps cover extra costs, like alternative facilities or specialized services, to maintain operations during a disruption.

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Due Diligence and Dispatch

The time it reasonably takes an insured business to restore operations following a loss, when performed with good judgement and efficiency.

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Coverage Duration

The length of time BI coverage applies, generally up to the time needed to repair damage.

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Media Limitation

Business Interruption insurance coverage limits for media and data loss, usually a maximum of 30 days.

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Gross Earnings (Insurance)

Total business income, subtracting costs directly related to operations.

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Continuing Expenses

Expenses necessary for essential operations even during an interruption.

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Interruption by Civil Authority

Business interruption due to prevention access or movement by local authorities.

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Pre-Loss Analysis

Evaluating prior financial data to assess potential income loss on a business interruption claim.

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Seasonal Businesses

Companies with income varying throughout the year; special claim considerations may apply.

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Non-Continuing Expenses

Costs not directly needed for operations if business doesn't run.

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Broker's need for Accounting Expertise

Clients don't want to purchase Business Interruption Insurance to fund or pay limited expenses.

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Gross Earnings Form/Profits

Classifying businesses as semi-variable, and variable to better understand and estimate costs due to regulatory authorities.

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Key Features to the PROFITS FORM

Deals with continuous expenses.

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Key Features to the PROFITS FORM

Businesses would purchase extra expenses.

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Key Features to the PROFITS FORM

Expense payment is made in the event of rent or rental value endorsement.

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Considerations in Determining the Amount of the Loss

Identify 2 Factors that might affect the determination of the actual loss sustained.

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Considerations in Determining the Amount of the Loss

What reasons can be used to adjust payroll on a limited basis?

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Considerations in Determining the Amount of the Loss

Provisions contained in the premium adjustment clause.

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Business Exposure

The amount of insurance is available is based on the time needed to resume normal operations referred to as a RESTORATION PERIOD.

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Business Exposure

Estimated rental value of unoccupied portions.

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Business Exposure

Fair rental value of the portions of the building occupied by the insured.

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Business Exposure

The amount of insurance is based on the insured's best judgement and efficiency.

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Business Exposure

The period of time needed to perform restoration is the restoration period.

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Business Exposure

It also takes into account the potential for additional disruptions.

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Premium Adjustment Clause

As a result the insured may decide to reduce premium payable by deleting ordinary payroll.

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Premium Adjustment Clause

The insured may decide to reduce cost to recruit & retrain new employees within weeks of the interruption.

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Premium Adjustment Clause

50% Co clause insured is entitled to 25% max refund.

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Premium Adjustment Clause

When coverage is on 80% Co Ins Clause refund is 50%

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Provisions

That the insured do whatever they can do to prevent delays in reinstating the property.

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Provisions

Payroll, depreciation of stock or bad debts.

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Provisions

Provisions can be made to insure ordinary payroll.

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Study Notes

Business Interruption Insurance (BI)

  • BI protects businesses from income loss due to disruptions like property damage or utility failures.
  • It covers the reduction in earnings during an interruption in operations.
  • Costs like salaries and utilities are continuously incurred even if the business isn't operating.
  • Property damage due to perils like fire or natural disasters are covered.
  • Civil authority orders preventing access to a property are also covered.
  • Gross profit minus operating expenses is a measure of a company's true income.
  • Revenue minus cost of goods sold is another way to measure profitability.
  • Fixed expenses are consistent, regardless of business activity (e.g., rent).
  • Variable expenses fluctuate with production (e.g., raw materials).
  • BI helps cover extra costs during a disruption, like alternative facilities or specialized services.
  • Coverage duration is usually up to the time it takes to repair the damage.
  • BI coverage has limits for media and data loss (typically up to 30 days).
  • It covers total business income minus related operating costs.
  • Necessary expenses even during interruption are covered.
  • Interruption due to authorities and preventing access is covered.
  • Businesses with fluctuating income throughout the year may have special considerations.
  • Costs not directly required for daily operations are covered.
  • Brokers don't need in-depth accounting knowledge to sell BI policies.
  • Ancillary causes like strikes or lockouts are covered.
  • Business interruption insurance typically has a 12-month maximum duration.
  • Premium adjustment clause for certain coverage situations can vary.

Determining Business Interruption Loss

  • Insurers consider what steps a business can take to prevent delays in resuming operations.
  • Payroll, depreciation of stocks, and bad debts are considered.
  • Estimated rental value of unoccupied portions of a building is a factor.
  • Fair rental value of occupied portions is another key aspect.

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This quiz explores the key concepts of Business Interruption Insurance (BI), including its purpose and coverage. It covers how BI protects businesses from income loss during disruptions and the different types of covered expenses. Test your knowledge of BI and its benefits for maintaining operations during challenging times.

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