AK Insurance Bulletin B02-20
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
âPromoting a healthy economy and strong communitiesâ
BULLETIN B 02-20
TO:
ALL SURPLUS LINES AND PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS
WRITING COMMERCIAL LINES INSURANCE PRODUCTS IN THE STATE
OF ALASKA, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
RE:
THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002
Background
There has been much uncertainty in the markets for commercial lines property and casualty
insurance coverage in light of the substantial losses experienced by the industry because of the
events that occurred on September 11, 2001. Soon after the tragic events, many reinsurers
announced that they did not intend to provide coverage for acts of terrorism in future reinsurance
contracts. This led to a concerted effort on behalf of all interested parties to seek a temporary
federal backstop to calm market fears over future terrorist attacks and the ability of the insurance
industry to allocate capital to provide coverage for these unpredictable and potentially
catastrophic events. The United States Congress recently enacted and the President has signed
into law the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (the Act). This federal law provides a federal
backstop for defined acts of terrorism and imposes certain obligations on insurers.
This bulletin is to advise you of certain provisions of the Act that may require insurers to submit
a filing in this state and to inform you regarding a voluntary procedure for insurers to use for
filing the disclosure notices, policy language, and the applicable rates that are discussed in the
Act. The discussion of the Act in this bulletin is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis. For
brevity sake, the provisions of the Act referenced below are in most cases summarized or
paraphrased. Please review the Act in its entirety to assure your compliance with it.
Section 102(6) of the Act defines âinsurersâ for purposes of the Act
age, and the applicable rates that are discussed in the
Act. The discussion of the Act in this bulletin is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis. For
brevity sake, the provisions of the Act referenced below are in most cases summarized or
paraphrased. Please review the Act in its entirety to assure your compliance with it.
Section 102(6) of the Act defines âinsurersâ for purposes of the Act. âInsurerâ means any entity
and affiliate thereof--(A) that is--(i) licensed or admitted to engage in the business of providing
primary or excess insurance in any State; (ii) an eligible surplus line carrier listed on the
Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers of the NAIC, or any successor thereto; (iii) approved for the
purpose of offering property and casualty insurance by a Federal agency in connection with
maritime, energy, or aviation activity; (iv) a State residual market insurance entity or State
workersâ compensation fund; (B) that receives direct earned premium for any type of
commercial property and casualty insurance coverage. The Secretary of Treasury may extend
the Act to other classes or types of captive insurers and other self-insured arrangements by
municipalities and other entities as well as to group life insurance.
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Section 102(12) of the Act states the term âproperty and casualty insuranceâ (A) means
commercial lines of property and casualty insurance, including excess insurance, workersâ
compensation insurance, and surety insurance, and (B) does not include crop or livestock
insurance, private mortgage or title insurance, financial guaranty insurance issued by monoline
financial guaranty insurance corporations, medical malpractice, health or life insurance including
group life, flood insurance provided under the National Flood Insurance Act, or reinsurance or
retrocessional reinsurance
nsation insurance, and surety insurance, and (B) does not include crop or livestock
insurance, private mortgage or title insurance, financial guaranty insurance issued by monoline
financial guaranty insurance corporations, medical malpractice, health or life insurance including
group life, flood insurance provided under the National Flood Insurance Act, or reinsurance or
retrocessional reinsurance.
All insurers, as defined in the Act, are required by the Act to participate in the Terrorism
Insurance Program (the Program) and make available coverage for insured losses in all of their
covered commercial lines policies. The term âinsured lossâ means any loss resulting from an act
of terrorism (including an act of war, in the case of workersâ compensation) that is covered by
primary or excess property and casualty insurance issued by an insurer if such lossâ(i) occurs
within the United States; or (ii) occurs in an air carrier (as described in section 40102 of title 49,
United States Code), to a United States flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United
States, on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to
regulation in the United States), regardless of where the loss occurs, or at the premises of a
United States mission. The Act also advises that insured loss excludes amounts awarded in a
civil action that are attributable to punitive damages. The Act further requires insurers to make
available property and casualty insurance coverage for insured losses that do not differ
materially from the terms, amounts, and other coverage limitations applicable to losses arising
from events other than acts of terrorism.
The Act voids any terrorism exclusions in a contract for property and casualty insurance that is in
force on the date of enactment of this Act to the extent that it excludes losses that would
otherwise be insured losses
rage for insured losses that do not differ
materially from the terms, amounts, and other coverage limitations applicable to losses arising
from events other than acts of terrorism.
The Act voids any terrorism exclusions in a contract for property and casualty insurance that is in
force on the date of enactment of this Act to the extent that it excludes losses that would
otherwise be insured losses. The Act also voids any state approval of any terrorism exclusion
from a contract for property or casualty insurance that is in force on the date of enactment of this
Act to the extent that it excludes losses that would otherwise be insured losses. The Act allows
insurers to âreinstate a preexisting provision in a contract for commercial property and casualty
insurance that is in force on the date of enactment of this Act and that excludes coverage for acts
of terrorism onlyâ if one of two conditions are met. The insurer must have received a written
statement from the insured that affirmatively authorizes such reinstatement or if the insurer has
provided notice to the insured, at least 30 days before any such reinstatement and the insured
fails to pay any increased premium charged by the insurer for providing such terrorism coverage.
Definition of Insured Loss
Section 102(5) of the Act provides a definition of insured loss. It states, âthe term âinsured lossâ
means any loss resulting from an act of terrorism (including an act of war, in the case of
workersâ compensation) that is covered by primary or excess property and casualty insurance
issued by an insurer if such lossâ(A) occurs within the United States; or (B) occurs to an air
carrier (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code), to a United States flag vessel
(or a vessel based principally in the United States, on which United States income tax is paid and
whose insurance coverage is subject to regulation in the United States), regardless of where the
loss occurs, or at the premises of any United States mission.â
As a result of the definition
o an air
carrier (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code), to a United States flag vessel
(or a vessel based principally in the United States, on which United States income tax is paid and
whose insurance coverage is subject to regulation in the United States), regardless of where the
loss occurs, or at the premises of any United States mission.â
As a result of the definition contained in the Act, there are essentially two distinct types of losses
that a business might face that result from terrorism. One type of loss is the insured loss that is
defined within and covered by the provisions of the Act. For convenience, we will adopt the
moniker of âcertified lossâ to refer to losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism. The
second type of loss that a business might face is one that does not fit within the definition of
insured loss as described in the Act. For convenience, we will adopt the moniker of
ânon-certified lossâ to refer to losses resulting from terrorism that is not certified. The most
significant difference between these losses is that the certified losses will always involve a
foreign person or foreign interest, while the non-certified losses may not.
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Please note that the preemption of this stateâs filing law, Alaska Statute (AS) 21.42.120, applies
only to contract language that is applicable to certified losses. If an insurer intends to reinstate
an exclusion on in-force policies as allowed under the Act, it may only reinstate an exclusion that
previously existed on the policy.
Alaska has allowed some significant limitations that provide coverage for acts of terrorism under
certain circumstances
law, Alaska Statute (AS) 21.42.120, applies
only to contract language that is applicable to certified losses. If an insurer intends to reinstate
an exclusion on in-force policies as allowed under the Act, it may only reinstate an exclusion that
previously existed on the policy.
Alaska has allowed some significant limitations that provide coverage for acts of terrorism under
certain circumstances. For policies providing property insurance coverage the following
limitations applied to non-certified losses:
⢠Exclusions for acts of terrorism only apply if the acts of terrorism result in industry-wide
insured losses that exceed $25,000,000 for related incidents that occur within a 72-hour
period;
⢠Exclusions for acts of terrorism are not subject to limitations above if:
o The act involves the use, release or escape of nuclear materials, or that directly or
indirectly results in nuclear reaction or radiation or radioactive contamination;
o The act is carried out by means of the dispersal or application of pathogenic or
poisonous biological or chemical materials; or
o Pathogenic or poisonous biological or chemical materials are released, and it
appears that one purpose of the terrorism was to release such materials.
For policies providing liability insurance coverage the following limitations applied to
non-certified losses:
⢠Exclusions for acts of terrorism only apply if the acts of terrorism result in industry-wide
insured losses that exceed $25,000,000 for related incidents that occur within a 72-hour
period; or
⢠Fifty or more persons sustain death or serious physical injury for related incidents that
occur within a 72-hour period. For purposes of this provision serious physical injury
means:
o Physical injury that involves a substantial risk of death;
o Protracted and obvious physical disfigurement; or
o Protracted loss of or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ
n a 72-hour
period; or
⢠Fifty or more persons sustain death or serious physical injury for related incidents that
occur within a 72-hour period. For purposes of this provision serious physical injury
means:
o Physical injury that involves a substantial risk of death;
o Protracted and obvious physical disfigurement; or
o Protracted loss of or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.
⢠Exclusions for acts of terrorism are not subject to limitations above if
o The act involves the use, release or escape of nuclear materials, or that directly or
indirectly results in nuclear reaction or radiation or radioactive contamination;
o The act is carried out by means of the dispersal or application of pathogenic or
poisonous biological or chemical materials; or
o Pathogenic or poisonous biological or chemical materials are released, and it
appears that one purpose of the terrorism was to release such materials.
By Order R 02-08, the Director of the Alaska Division of Insurance is withdrawing approval of
existing terrorism exclusions containing these limitations. Therefore, an insurer may not apply
these exclusions for non-certified losses to new and renewal business. Exclusions for
non-certified losses will be re-evaluated. Exclusions for non-certified losses must be filed with
and approved by the division before they may be used.
Definition of Act of Terrorism
Section 102(1) defines an act of terrorism for purposes of the Act. Section 102(1)(A) states,
âThe term âact of terrorismâ means any act that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesâ(i) to be
an act of terrorism; (ii) to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous toâ(I) human life: (II)
property; or (III) infrastructure; (iii) to have resulted in damage within the United States, or
outside the United States in the case ofâ(I) an air carrier or vessel described in paragraph
he Treasury, in
concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United Statesâ(i) to be
an act of terrorism; (ii) to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous toâ(I) human life: (II)
property; or (III) infrastructure; (iii) to have resulted in damage within the United States, or
outside the United States in the case ofâ(I) an air carrier or vessel described in paragraph
(5)(B); or (II) the premises of a United States mission; and (iv) to have been committed by an
individual or individuals acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest, as part of an
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effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the policy or affect the
conduct of the United States Government by coercion.â Section 102(1)(B) states, âNo act shall
be certified by the Secretary as an act of terrorism ifâ(i) the act is committed as part of the
course of a war declared by the Congress, except that this clause shall not apply with respect to
any coverage for workersâ compensation; or (ii) property and casualty insurance losses resulting
from the act, in the aggregate, do not exceed $5,000,000.â Section 102(1)(C) and (D) specify
that the determinations are final and not subject to judicial review and that the Secretary of the
Treasury cannot delegate the determination to anyone.
Alaska will not allow exclusions of coverage for acts of terrorism that fail to be certified losses
solely because they fall below the $5,000,000 threshold in Section 102(1)(B) on any policy that
provides coverage for certified losses. Insurers required to file policy forms may submit
language containing coverage limitations for certified losses that exceed $100 billion.
The Act includes a definition of acts of terrorism that is used within this bulletin to mean
certified losses. Because exclusions for non-certified losses will be re-evaluated, policies subject
to policy form filing requirements should also define what constitutes an act of terrorism for
non-certified losses
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language containing coverage limitations for certified losses that exceed $100 billion.
The Act includes a definition of acts of terrorism that is used within this bulletin to mean
certified losses. Because exclusions for non-certified losses will be re-evaluated, policies subject
to policy form filing requirements should also define what constitutes an act of terrorism for
non-certified losses. If exclusions for non-certified losses are approved, Alaska would accept the
following definition, or one that is more liberal to policyholders:
The phrase ânon-certified act of terrorismâ means a violent act or an act that is dangerous
to human life, property; or infrastructure that is committed by an individual or individuals
and that appears to be part of an effort to coerce a civilian population or to influence the
policy or affect the conduct of any government by coercion, and the act is not certified as
a terrorist act pursuant to the Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.
Submission of Rates, Policy Form Language, and Disclosure Notices
Section 106(a)(2)(B) of the Act states that âduring the period beginning on the date of enactment
of this Act and ending on December 31, 2003, rates and forms for terrorism risk insurance
coverage covered by this title and filed with any State shall not be subject to prior approval or a
waiting period under any law of a State that would otherwise be applicable . . . .â The subsection
further notes that rates remain subject to subsequent regulatory review based on whether a rate is
âexcessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatoryâ and other applicable state law. Similarly,
policy forms are subject to subsequent review based on all applicable laws and regulations.
Thus, a system is created where insurers can immediately implement prospective rate changes
for coverage of insured losses related to acts of terrorism as defined in the Act
tory review based on whether a rate is
âexcessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatoryâ and other applicable state law. Similarly,
policy forms are subject to subsequent review based on all applicable laws and regulations.
Thus, a system is created where insurers can immediately implement prospective rate changes
for coverage of insured losses related to acts of terrorism as defined in the Act. Policy language
for terrorism risk and insurance covered by the Act is only exempt from prior approval or
waiting periods to the extent that the policy language relates to insured losses as defined in the
Act. Other policy language changes and related pricing remain subject to current applicable state
law.
Insurers are required to comply with the Act and with state law. Alaska law will still require
insurers subject to rate regulation under AS 21.39 to file rates. As authorized under
AS 21.39.040(f), Order R 02-09 suspends the filing requirements until January 1, 2003.
Beginning January 1, 2003, rates must not be used before they are filed. Rate filings will be
considered filed as of the date the filing is received by the division.
If an insurer relies on an advisory organization to file loss costs and related rating systems on its
behalf, no rate filing is required unless an insurer plans to use a different loss cost multiplier for
coverage for certified losses than is currently on file. The rate filing should provide sufficient
information for the reviewer to determine what price would be charged to a business seeking to
cover certified losses. The insurer should state in the filing the basis that it has for the selection
of the rates and rating systems that it chooses to apply. The supporting documentation should be
sufficient for the reviewer to determine if the rates are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly
discriminatory.
mation for the reviewer to determine what price would be charged to a business seeking to
cover certified losses. The insurer should state in the filing the basis that it has for the selection
of the rates and rating systems that it chooses to apply. The supporting documentation should be
sufficient for the reviewer to determine if the rates are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly
discriminatory.
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Insurers subject to policy form regulation under AS 21.42 will still be required to file the policy
language that they intend to use. As authorized under AS 21.42.120(d), Order R 02-09 suspends
the form filing requirements until January 1, 2003. Beginning January 1, 2003, forms must not
be used before they are filed. Form filings will be considered filed as of the date the filing is
received by the division.
The policy should define acts of terrorism and both certified and non-certified losses in ways
that are consistent with the Act, Alaska law, and the guidance provided in this bulletin. The
definitions, terms, and conditions should be complete and accurately describe the coverage that
will be provided in the policy.
In-force business receives special consideration under the Act. Section 105(a) voids any
terrorism exclusion on existing policies to the extent that it excludes losses that would otherwise
be insured losses as defined in the Act. It details a process for insurers and policyholders to
reinstate the voided exclusions. Under that process, an insurer may reinstate a preexisting
provision in a contract that is in force on the date of enactment of this Act and that excludes
coverage for an act of terrorism only if the insurer has received a written statement from the
insured that affirmatively authorizes such reinstatement or if the insured fails to pay any
increased premium charged by the insurer for providing such coverage and the insurer provided
notice at least 30 days before any such reinstatement, as provided in Section 105 of the Act
this Act and that excludes
coverage for an act of terrorism only if the insurer has received a written statement from the
insured that affirmatively authorizes such reinstatement or if the insured fails to pay any
increased premium charged by the insurer for providing such coverage and the insurer provided
notice at least 30 days before any such reinstatement, as provided in Section 105 of the Act.
There are also disclosures required for new business and renewal business. Although the voiding
of contract language is not an issue, insurers must make certain disclosures to policyholders to
remain in compliance with the Act. Section 103(b)(2) requires insurers to provide a clear and
conspicuous disclosure to the policyholder of the premium charged for covered insured losses
and advise that a federal program exists where the federal government will share significant
portions of major insured losses with insurers.
Sample policyholder notices are attached to this bulletin. Insurers may use these policyholder
disclosure notices without filing them with the Alaska Division of Insurance. Insurers electing to
use their own policyholder disclosure notices should file the notices along with their policy
forms, as the notices are an integral part of the process for notification of policyholders in
Alaska. The notices should be clear and not misleading to business owners in Alaska.
As allowed under AS 21.33.037(b)(1), a surplus lines insurer is authorized to send the disclosure
notices required by the Act directly to their policyholders. This suspension of otherwise
applicable statutes prohibiting a surplus lines insurer from transacting insurance in this state as
defined in AS 21.90.900(41)(D) is effective only through February 23, 2003. During this time, a
surplus lines insurer may send the disclosure notice directly to its in-force business and to new
and renewal business. After February 23, 2003, the surplus lines insurer must provide the
disclosure notices to its policyholders through the surplus lines producer
transacting insurance in this state as
defined in AS 21.90.900(41)(D) is effective only through February 23, 2003. During this time, a
surplus lines insurer may send the disclosure notice directly to its in-force business and to new
and renewal business. After February 23, 2003, the surplus lines insurer must provide the
disclosure notices to its policyholders through the surplus lines producer.
Effect on Workersâ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Treatment of workersâ compensation is slightly different than for other property and casualty
insurance coverages. First, Section 102(1)(B)(i) provides that the federal program will share the
risk of loss for workersâ compensation for acts of war in addition to acts of terrorism. This
treatment occurs because of the statutory nature of the workersâ compensation program, which
does not provide an exclusion for losses resulting from an act of war. Under Alaska law there is
no exclusion for workersâ compensation losses resulting from an act of war. There is no
provision in the Act that would preempt the compulsory coverage aspects of workersâ
compensation insurance policies. In other respects, however, workersâ compensation coverage is
treated under the Act as any other covered line of insurance. Therefore, the notice requirements
of Section 103(b)(2) and the mandatory âmake availableâ requirements of Section 103(c) apply
to workersâ compensation policies. In this connection, workersâ compensation insurers are
required to separately state the estimated portion of the premium being charged a policyholder
ompensation coverage is
treated under the Act as any other covered line of insurance. Therefore, the notice requirements
of Section 103(b)(2) and the mandatory âmake availableâ requirements of Section 103(c) apply
to workersâ compensation policies. In this connection, workersâ compensation insurers are
required to separately state the estimated portion of the premium being charged a policyholder
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for acts of terrorism, as defined in the Act. As Alaskaâs workersâ compensation law does not
have any exclusions for terrorism or war, neither insurers nor policyholders may use the Actâs
procedures to create such an exclusion. With regard to the filing and approval of rates and
forms, workersâ compensation insurers are also covered by the Act, specifically Section
106(a)(2)(B) that waives any state prior approval or time requirements for the first year of the
Act. Such insurers shall, therefore, follow the alternative filing procedures described in this
bulletin.
Information for SERFF Filers
For insurers that use the SERFF system, there will be an expedited filing form in that system for
your use.
Explanation and Instructions for Terrorism Rate and Form Review
The Act preempts any state prior approval law pertaining to rates or formsâincluding any law
that imposes waiting periodsâprior to use of a rate or form for purposes of terrorism coverage,
as defined by the Act. This preemption remains in effect for the first year of the Act. Consistent
with these requirements of the Act and Alaska law, rates and forms for certified losses must still
be filed. Insurers may not use a rate or a form before it is filed. Insurers and rating organizations
must follow the filing procedures as described in the âSubmission of Rates, Policy Form
Language, and Disclosure Noticesâ section of this bulletin.
To the extent possible and depending on available division resources, terrorism filings may be
given expedited review. To be eligible for an expedited review, the procedure set forth below
must be followed
is filed. Insurers and rating organizations
must follow the filing procedures as described in the âSubmission of Rates, Policy Form
Language, and Disclosure Noticesâ section of this bulletin.
To the extent possible and depending on available division resources, terrorism filings may be
given expedited review. To be eligible for an expedited review, the procedure set forth below
must be followed. However, nothing in this bulletin shall be construed as establishing a rate or
form filing review or approval requirement where one does not otherwise exist under Alaska
law. Policy language changes and related pricing for non-certified losses remain subject to
current applicable state law.
Forms with Instructions
Attached to this bulletin is a uniform filing transmittal form that has been agreed upon by Alaska
and other states. An insurer or rating organization wishing to be eligible for expedited treatment
of its filing shall complete the EXPEDITED FILING TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENTâFOR
TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE FORMS AND PRICING as directed. In addition, the insurer
or rating organization submitting the filing must certify that the filing is consistent with this
bulletin, Alaska law, and the provisions of the Act. Certification is made by signing the
appropriate blank on the transmittal form. Filings for policy language changes and related
pricing for non-certified losses, which remain subject to current applicable Alaska law, may be
made using the attached filing transmittal form. The attached filing transmittal document
replaces all otherwise applicable filing forms and filing transmittal forms for these filings.
Rates and forms must be filed separately. To be complete, a filing must include the appropriate
items from the following:
1. A completed, certified Expedited Filing Transmittal Document for each insurer or rating
organization.
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attached filing transmittal form. The attached filing transmittal document
replaces all otherwise applicable filing forms and filing transmittal forms for these filings.
Rates and forms must be filed separately. To be complete, a filing must include the appropriate
items from the following:
1. A completed, certified Expedited Filing Transmittal Document for each insurer or rating
organization.
2. For a form filing, one copy of each policy form or endorsement that the insurer intends to
use, unless the insurer has given a rating organization authorization to file them on its
behalf.
3. For a rate filing, a copy of the rates and rating systems along with the supporting
documentation.
4. A copy of any disclosure notices developed by the insurer that will be used to convey
information to policyholders in Alaska should be included in a form filing. An insurer
electing to use the sample policyholder notices attached to this bulletin does not need to
file those for review.
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5. The appropriate filing fees, if required.
6. A postage-paid, self-addressed envelope large enough to accommodate the return.
Note that a comparable filing transmittal form is available in SERFF.
If this filing is for multiple companies, please provide one copy of the transmittal header listing
all companies to which the filing applies and an extra copy for return to the company. Please
add an additional sheet if more room is needed to list all companies.
Expiration Dates
The expedited filing process provided for in the Act and outlined in this bulletin expires on
December 31, 2003. The remainder of the Act expires on December 31, 2005, unless it is
extended by the United States Congress.
Dated: December 10, 2002.
Robert A. Lohr
Director
copy for return to the company. Please
add an additional sheet if more room is needed to list all companies.
Expiration Dates
The expedited filing process provided for in the Act and outlined in this bulletin expires on
December 31, 2003. The remainder of the Act expires on December 31, 2005, unless it is
extended by the United States Congress.
Dated: December 10, 2002.
Robert A. Lohr
Director
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EXPEDITED FILING TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT
FOR TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE FORMS AND PRICING
This page applies to the following state(s)
Indicate Type of Filing
Department Use only
Ú¤Filing Related to Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Related to Non-Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Applicable to Both Certified and Non-Certified Losses
Company Name(s)
Domicile
NAIC #
FEIN #
Contact Info for Filer
Name and address of Filer(s)
Telephone #
FAX #
e-mail
Filing information
Line of Insurance (see attachment)
Company Program Title (Marketing
title) (if applicable)
Filing Type ** see note below
This application is used with:
Effective Date Requested
Filing date
Company Tracking Number
Date filing approved in domiciliary
state, if applicable
Component/Form Name/
Description/Synopsis
Form # or Rate Page
Include edition date
Replacement
or withdrawn?
If replacement,
give form # or rate
page(s) it replaces
Previous State
Filing Number,
if required
by state
01
[ ] Replacement
[ ] Withdrawn
[ ] Neither
02
[ ] Replacement
[ ] Withdrawn
[ ] Neither
Rates and forms must be filed separately. To be complete, a filing must include the following:
â˘
A completed Expedited Filing Transmittal Document listing each insurer or rating organization.
â˘
For a form filing, one copy of each endorsement, disclosure form or other policy language, unless the insurer has
given a rating organization authorization to file them on its behalf.
â˘
For a rate filing, a copy of the rates, rating systems and supporting documentation
must include the following:
â˘
A completed Expedited Filing Transmittal Document listing each insurer or rating organization.
â˘
For a form filing, one copy of each endorsement, disclosure form or other policy language, unless the insurer has
given a rating organization authorization to file them on its behalf.
â˘
For a rate filing, a copy of the rates, rating systems and supporting documentation.
â˘
The appropriate filing fees, if required
â˘
A postage-paid, self-addressed envelope large enough to accommodate the return.
The sample disclosure notices contained in Bulletin B 02-20 will be used. Yes [ ] No [ ]
The insurer(s) submitting this filing certifies that it:
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Is in compliance with the terms of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and the laws of Alaska; and
â˘
Is in compliance with the requirements of the Bulletin B 02-20 containing the voluntary expedited filing procedures.
Signature
Print Name
Title
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COMPLETED SAMPLE FORM
EXPEDITED FILING TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT
FOR TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE FORMS AND PRICING
This page applies to the following state(s)
Indicate Type of Filing
Department Use only
Ú¤Filing Related to Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Related to Non-Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Applicable to Both Certified and Non-Certified Losses
Company Name(s)
Domicile
NAIC #
FEIN #
ABC Insurance Company
NY
0000-99999
99-1234567
Contact Info for Filer
Name and address of Filer(s)
Telephone #
FAX #
e-mail
John Doe (Form Filing)
Regulatory Compliance
ABC Insurance Co
ype of Filing
Department Use only
Ú¤Filing Related to Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Related to Non-Certified Losses
Ú¤Filing Applicable to Both Certified and Non-Certified Losses
Company Name(s)
Domicile
NAIC #
FEIN #
ABC Insurance Company
NY
0000-99999
99-1234567
Contact Info for Filer
Name and address of Filer(s)
Telephone #
FAX #
e-mail
John Doe (Form Filing)
Regulatory Compliance
ABC Insurance Co.
12345 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10234
501-555-5555
501-555-5551
John.doe@abcins.co
m
Filing information
Line of Insurance (see attachment)
Commercial General Liability
Company Program Title (Marketing
title) (if applicable)
General Liability Program
Filing Type ** see note below
Form (Endorsement)
This application is used with:
(Insert policy form number to which the application attaches)
Effective Date Requested
01-01-02 (Enter your desired effective date)
Filing date
(Date Company sends filing)
Company Tracking Number
ABC-EP-2001-01 (Enter your filing tracking number, if applicable)
Date filing approved in domiciliary
state, if applicable
Not approved yet. Filed on same date as this filing.
Component/Form Name/
Description/Synopsis
Form # or Rate Page
Include edition date
Replacement
Or withdrawn?
If replacement,
give form # or rate
page(s) it replaces
Previous State
Filing Number,
if required
by state
01
Certified Loss Exclusion
CG XX XX 12 02
[X] Replacement
[ ] Withdrawn
[ ] Neither
List form number of
previous terrorism
exclusion
02
[ ] Replacement
[ ] Withdrawn
[ ] Neither
Rates and forms must be filed separately. To be complete, a filing must include the following:
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A completed Expedited Filing Transmittal Document listing each insurer or rating organization.
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For a form filing, one copy of each endorsement, disclosure form or other policy language, unless the insurer has
given a rating organization authorization to file them on its behalf.
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For a rate filing, a copy of the rates, rating systems and supporting documentation
must include the following:
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A completed Expedited Filing Transmittal Document listing each insurer or rating organization.
â˘
For a form filing, one copy of each endorsement, disclosure form or other policy language, unless the insurer has
given a rating organization authorization to file them on its behalf.
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For a rate filing, a copy of the rates, rating systems and supporting documentation.
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The appropriate filing fees, if required
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A postage-paid, self-addressed envelope large enough to accommodate the return.
The sample disclosure notices contained in Bulletin B 02- 20 will be used. Yes [x] No []
The insurer(s) submitting this filing certifies that it:
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Is in compliance with the terms of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and the laws of Alaska; and
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Is in compliance with the requirements of the Bulletin B 02-20 containing the voluntary expedited filing procedures.
Signature
Print Name
Title