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Equipment Breakdown, Spoilage, Off PremisesThe webinar will begin shortly.
There is no audio at this time.
This presentation is being recorded for your viewing pleasure at a future date.
The attendance and proctor forms are available under ‘Materials’ in the Webinar’s Console to the right.
The PowerPoint presentation is also available under ‘Materials’.
You will receive the course number for your state near the end of class.
Use the ‘chat’ window for questions on the content.
100% Participation in Polling Questions is required to receive credit for this class. Even if you do not intend to receive credit, please participate in the polls.
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Welcome to your Insurance Community University
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‘Chat’ window. – Please locate window in the control panel
• Q & A is welcomed during the presentation and at the end of the presentation
• You will find the question box on your control panel– Write your question in that box – and send it to the presenter/organizer
• The presenter will take those• questions in the order submitted
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DOI Requirements• When you see a slide with the hand up
symbol, touch the “hand” icon on your control panel– Click ONCE only
• If you do not raise your hand, the monitor will be in contact with you in the chat box
• If you are in a group, the designated proctor is responsible to make certain you are all in attendance at all times
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Polling• Throughout the class we will be
conducting periodic polls • We need 100% participation on the polls• The polls are intended to check
participation but also to create discussion topics throughout the presentation
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Forms To Complete for CE• After class ends
– Return attendance form– Proctors – return your form to email
address• Email address is in chat window or in
email sent to you today
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DOI Requirements• We will file your hours with the DOI
after the completion of this webinar and we have received the attendance form.
• You have 48 hours to return the form• You will be sent a Certificate of
Attendance/Completion by email. Please retain this for your records for five years.
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Internet Disruption• If the presenter looses internet
connection STAY ON THE LINE• The administrators will communicate
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Test YOUR Knowledge• After class you will receive a quiz
flash on today’s topic
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Your Instructor Today
Laurie Infantino, CIC, AFIS, CISC, ACSR, CISC, CRISPresident and Co-Founder of
The Insurance Community Center
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Course Objectives1. Review the exclusions and limitations in the
Commercial Property forms that create the need to purchase Equipment Breakdown
Coverage2. Review Spoilage on EB and Property
3. Review EDP vs EB and the off premises exposures both direct and indirect
4. Review the Equipment Breakdown form
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Let’s Begin with a Claim
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Blast at O.C. Eatery Kills 1, Injures 5 : Victims: Debris and darkness trap
the injured, who mourn the death of prized bartender.
Los Angeles TimesAugust 02, 1993
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El Torito Grill
A Blast that killed one man and injured five others caused by an exploding boiler. Pressure built up inside the boiler and the only way to relieve it was to explode. It shot the boiler through the roof like a missile.
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El Torito Grill• The explosion occurred to the El Torito
located in Newport Beach, California in Fashion Island Shopping Center. The El Torito was located across an access road from the shopping center. The explosion demolished the restaurant’s equipment room knocked down a wall to an adjoining wall to the men’s locker room and killed Antonio De Santiago, a bartender who was changing his cloths at the time.
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El Torito Grill
• The building inspector said the building permit was issued 21 year ago. He suspected that the problem may have been twofold: a plugged pressure relief valve and a malfunction in the unit designed to shut off the gas supply when the boiler got too hot.
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El Torito
• What really happened?• The maintenance person removed the
safety valve from the unit causing pressure to build up with the resultant explosion.
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Polling Question #1
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On an Equipment Breakdown Form is there coverage for the damage to
the Boiler?
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Polling Question #2
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Is there coverage for the damage to
the building that El Torito occupies?
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Polling Question #3
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Is there coverage for the damage done to Fashion Island located across the
street?
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Polling Question #4
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Is there coverage for the damage to the customer’s vehicle that El Torito’s valet parked in the El Torito lot?
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Polling Question #5
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Is there coverage for the death of Antonio De
Santiago?
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Course Objective #1
Review the exclusions and limitations in the Commercial Property forms that create
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Electrical Exclusion
• The majority of Equipment Breakdown losses
• The majority of losses include the element of Business Income.
• Business Income losses can exceed the amounts of the direct damage
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Electrical Exclusion in PropertyWe will not pay for:Artificially generated electric current, including electric arcing, that disturbs electrical devices, appliances or wires. But if loss or damage by fire results, we will pay for that resulting loss or damage
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Mechanical Exclusion
We will not pay for:Mechanical Breakdown including rupture or bursting caused by centrifugal force. However, this does not apply to any resulting loss or damage caused by elevator collision
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Steam Boiler Exclusion• We will not pay for:• Explosion of steam boilers, steam pipes, steam
engines or steam turbines owned or leased by you, or operated under your control. But if loss or damage by fire or combustion explosion results, we will pay for that resulting loss or damage. We will also pay for loss or damage caused by or resulting from the explosion of gases or fuel within the furnace of any fired vessel or within the flues or passages through which the gases of combustion pass.
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Spoilage Exclusion
• There is no specific “spoilage” exclusion in the standard ISO forms. There is, however, language in the form that constitutes a “spoilage” exclusion along with “inherent vice”.
• Discussed in more detail in Learning Objective #2
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Other Exclusions or Limitations in the Commercial Property Forms
• Building Ordinance• Business Income• Off Premises discussed in Objective
#3
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Ordinance or LawExclusion:The enforcement of any ordinance or law:(1)Regulating the construction, use or repair of any property:
or(2)Requiring the tearing down of any property including the
cost of removing its debris.
• This exclusion is found in “almost” all property type forms including EB; EQ; Flood; DIC and more.
• Each type of policy must be endorsed to cover the Ordinance or Law coverage incurred as a result of the “perils” of that policy.
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Ordinance or Law
• An air conditioning motor burned out in a high-rise, senior citizen's apartment building. Ninety-plus degree temperatures necessitated setting up four rented "spot coolers." Overtime was required to get the motor back on line.Property Damage: $ 83,557Extra Expense: $ 16,794
• Additional Cost to bring the facility up to code
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Ordinance or Law• Look to response if it is only building or
equipment, as well• In Commercial Property the only coverage
available is for “Building Ordinance” none for equipment
• Some policies contain limited coverage automatically
• Verify Business Income Response under Equipment Breakdown Coverage
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Business Income
• Business Income is a coverage part in Commercial Property
• Business income is as important for an equipment breakdown loss. Nearly half of all equipment breakdown claims now include an element of loss of business income or incurred extra expenses.
• Losses are more difficult to measure
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Course Objective #2
Review the need for “Spoilage” Coverage offered in Property
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Spoilage Exclusion
• There is no specific “spoilage” exclusion in the standard ISO forms. There is, however, language in the form that constitutes a “spoilage” exclusion along with “inherent vice”.
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“Spoilage” Exclusion
We will not pay for:Decay, deterioration, changes in temperature, rust, corrosion, fungus,decay, deterioration, hidden or latent defect or any quality in propertythat causes it to damage or destroy itself: (a) Dampness or dryness of atmosphere; (b) Changes in or extremes of temperature
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Spoilage• The Spoilage exclusions give rise to the need for
specific coverage referred to as Spoilage, Consequential, or Refrigeration Loss depending on the form.
• Spoilage coverage can be provided on both the Equipment Breakdown Form and the Commercial Property Forms.
• There is a significant difference in the coverages provided under each of the forms.
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Polling Question #7
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A control failed on a medical clinic's refrigerator, causing the temperature
to dive into single-digit temperatures. Drugs, which
normally are stored between 36 to 43 degrees, had to be discarded.
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Polling Question #8
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There was a temperature spike in a warehouse storing radish seeds.
Spike caused the radishes to germinate and the entire crop was
lost.
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Equipment Breakdown Spoilage
“Breakdown”“Accident”
On Premises
RC/SELLING PRICE
Sub-limited or Dec driven
Property Spoilage
Perils Beyond Your Control
On or off the premises
Selling Price
Full Limit
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Course Objective #3
Review EDP vs EB and the Off Premises exposures both direct and indirect
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Polling Question #9
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Your insured’s data was destroyed due to a virus and they did not have a backup. They lost valuable data
they had to reconstruct and business income loss.
Computer Hardware and Software CoverageBy Form
PropertyForm
Property Perils Issues
Software issue
Equipment Breakdown
Computers “may”Be covered
ComputerizedEquipment is
Within definition
Software Limitations
Perils of the Policy
“accident”
EDP CoverageInland Marine
Broader DefinitionOf Property
Broader DefinitionOf Perils
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Off Premises (Utility Interruption) ExclusionWe will not pay for:The failure of power or other utility service supplied to the described premises, however caused, if the failure occurs away from the described premises. But if loss or damage by a Covered Cause of Loss results, we will pay for that resulting loss or damage.
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Why Does A Client Need “Off Premises” Coverages
• Most insurance policies require that damage occur at a premises described.
• Most insurance policies do not automatically cover “off premises” but they may have sub-limits included or optional coverages activated on the Declarations Page.
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Why Does A Client Need “Off Premises” Coverages• The causes of loss to off premises utilities
varies from such situations as fire, earthquake, flood, windstorm, vehicle damage, transformers malfunctions, etc.
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Commercial Property Off Premises
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Wind to Power Lines
Wind is a “Cause of Loss” on a Commercial Property Form. Covered on Utility Interruption Endorsement to a CPP
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Polling Question #10
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Who needs to purchase Equipment Breakdown
Coverage?
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Who Needs EB Coverage?
• Owner of a building• Tenant of a building
– Contractual requirement– For damage to their own equipment– For Business Income as a result of damage
to the building or damage to their property
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Reasons Coverage Is Often Not Purchased
• In-house Maintenance Program• Reliance on Equipment Warranty or
Maintenance Contract (There is no loss of use coverage)
• Banks seldom requires it• Not offered by the Agent – this is a
potential errors and omissions exposure
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Ways of Writing Equipment Breakdown
Written as a EB Coverage Part
with SAME carrier
Written as EB Endorsement SAME carrier
Covered because NOT excluded
(New Endorsement)
Written with the SAME carrier on a separate policy
Written with a DIFFERENT care on a separate
policy
Electrical Equipment
UTILITY-OWNED TRANSFORMER
INSURED’R TRANSFORMER
MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL BACK-UP
GENERATOR
Air Conditioning Or Refrigeration
Heating Systems
COMPRESSORS FANS, MOTORS
CHILLERS, PIPES
STEAM BOILER
PUMP, MOTORS
HOT WATER BOILER
PUMPS, MOTORS
HEAT PUMPS
COMPRESSOR, MOTORS,
FANSHOT
WATER HEATERS
Other EquipmentSMALL
COMPRESSORSDEEP WELL
PUMPS
FANS, MOTORS
ELECTRIC HEAT TRANSFORMER
MISC. ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
AUXILIARY STEAM PIPING
*PRODUCTION MACHINERY
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Why Equipment Breakdown Is Written
• Mechanical, Electrical or Steam Equipment on Premises
• Inspection Service - the insured also has the advantage of using an inspection service provided for certain types of equipment that can assist in preventing serious losses. Typically an insurance company will provide this service as part of the premium charged.
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Limitations and Exclusions on Commercial Property Form
A. Explosion of Steam BoilerNo coverage for loss of or damage to steam boilers, steam pipes, steam engines or steam turbines
B. Mechanical BreakdownNo coverage for loss or damage caused by or resulting from mechanical breakdown, including rupture or bursting caused by centrifugal force.
C. Electric Arcing (Injury)No coverage for loss or damage caused by or resulting from artificially generated electric current, including electric arcing, that disturbs electrical devices, appliances or wires.
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Inspections
• The various state and municipalities are principally responsible for the inspections and maintenance of the log for boilers and unfired pressure vessels that are subject to inspection by the state jurisdiction.
• In most jurisdictions, insurance company inspections are acceptable in lieu of inspections made by a state inspector.
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Contract Maintenance or Damage MA EBMaintenance (MA)
1. Remedial Maintenance on site2. Clean, oil, adjust3. Repair defective parts due to
normal usage
YesYesYes
NoNoNo
Equipment Breakdown (EB)
1. Damage from an accident or other damage not due to wear and tear
2. Damage to electrical apparatus or any property external to the equipment
3. Power surge damage4. Indirect losses such as BI, EE,
Spoilage or Power Interruption
No
No
NoNo
Yes
Yes
YesYes
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New EB EndorsementEquipment Breakdown Cause of Loss EB 10461012• Similar approach to some insurance
company forms (Chubb first)• Eliminates major EB exclusions in the
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Policy Overview
• The Equipment Breakdown Protection Coverage Form provides coverage on a comprehensive basis by incorporating optional coverages into the form.
• It is its own form and not an simply endorsing a property form
• These are activated by inserting a limit, number of days, or the word “INCLUDED” on the Declarations Page.
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Covered Cause of Loss
• Covered Cause of Loss is a "Breakdown" to "Covered Equipment".– Caution: Must Review Definitions– Used to say “Accident to an Object”– This is the TEST
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“Breakdown”
(1)Failure of pressure or vacuum equipment;(2)Mechanical failure including rupture or bursting caused by centrifugal force; or(3)Electrical failure including arcing;unless such loss or damage is otherwise excluded within this Coverage Form
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“Covered Equipment”
Equipment built to operate under internal pressure or vacuum other than weight of contents;(2)Electrical or mechanical equipment that is used in the generation, transmission or utilization of energy;(3) Communication equipment, and "Computer Equipment"; and
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“Covered Equipment”
(4) Equipment in Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) that is owned by a public or private
utility and used solely to supply utility services to your premises. CAUTION: there is always a HOWEVER after these paragraphs that lists what they do NOT intend to cover.
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Coverages Available IF on Dec or says INCLUDEDg. Ordinance Or Law Coverageh. Errors And Omissionsi. Brands And Labelsj. Contingent Business Income And Extra
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Hazardous Substance
• Any additional expenses incurred by you for the cleanup, repair or replacement or disposal of "Covered Property" that is damaged, contaminated or polluted by a "Hazardous Substance".
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Valuationa. Replacement Cost in most casesb. Up to an additional 25% of the property
damage loss to “Covered Property” for repairing equipment in a manner that does not harm the environment, increases its efficiency or enhances its safety
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Valuationc. Provides for the loss in value of an extended
warranty d.“Covered Property” may be valued at its
selling pricee.“Data” and “Media” have limitation on
replacement and valuation
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Valuation
• Underwriters often restrict coverage on older boilers and machines. Some firms agree to exclude certain kinds of equipment or insure at ACV and/or have high deductibles on categories.
• Actual Cash Value Endorsement
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Coverage Territory
1.United States of America (including territories and possessions); Puerto Rico; and Canada
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Deductibles
• Dollar Deductible• Time Deductible
– If a time deductible is shown in the Declarations, we will not be liable for any loss under that coverage that occurs during that specified time period immediately following a "Breakdown".
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Deductibles
• Percentage of Loss Deductible– If a deductible is expressed as a percentage
of loss in the Declarations, we will not be liable for the indicated percentage of gross amount of loss or damage (prior to the applicable deductible or coinsurance) insured under the applicable coverage.