Agenda
Identify
gaps within the General Liability formDetermine
what is E&O and why it is neededExplain
Chubb’s E&O solutionGaps in General Liability Coverage
In the definition of property damage, intangible
property is not included. Claims arising out of
damage to and/or loss of use of intangible
property are not covered.
The impaired property exclusion excludes
property damage to property that has not been
physically injured arising out of a defect in
your product or a delay or failure to perform a
Property Damage means:
“… physical injury to tangible property including the
resulting loss of use of that property;…
loss of use of tangible property that is not physically
injured…
Damage to Impaired Property Exclusion
BUT… what constitutes insured “property damage” is modified by the
Impaired Property exclusion:
This insurance does not apply to property damage to:
– impaired property; or
– property that has not been physically injured; arising out of any:
– defect, deficiency, inadequacy, or dangerous condition in your product or
your work; or
– delay or failure by you or anyone acting on your behalf to perform a contract or agreement in accordance with its terms and conditions.
This exclusion does not apply to the loss of use of other
Impaired Property means:
Tangible property, other than your product or your work, that cannot be used or is less useful because:
– it incorporates your product or your work that is known or thought to be defective, deficient, inadequate or dangerous; or
– you have failed to fulfill the terms or conditions of a contract or agreement;
if such property can be restored to use by:
– the repair, replacement, adjustment or removal of your product or
your work; or
Errors & Omissions
• Damage to or loss of use of intangible property
• Breach of contract
• Failure of your product to perform due to a defect, deficiency…
Errors & Omissions Coverage Grant
We will pay loss by reason of liability imposed by law for financial injury caused by a wrongful act.
Coverage applies only to such financial injury resulting from:
A. a defect, deficiency, inadequacy or dangerous condition in:
1. your product; or 2. your service; or
B. the failure:
1. of your product to perform; or 2. to perform your service;
Definition of Loss means:
damages
that the
insured
becomes legally
obligated to pay; and
claim adjustment expenses
related to a
claim
we
investigate or settle, or a suit, to which this
Wrongful Act means:
an error, unintentional omission or negligent
act.
Financial Injury means:
economic injury sustained by a person or
organization because their property, including
software, data and other information that is in
electronic form:
•
cannot be used; or
Your Product means:
Goods or products (other than real property)
manufactured, sold, handled, or distributed by you… Containers (other than vehicles) materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such goods or products or your service
Including:
– Reps and warranties made with respect to the fitness, performance, quality or use of your product;
– The providing of or failure to provide instructions or warnings in connection with your product; and
Your Service means:
Services (including related consulting, staffing, training, and other support services) performed by
You or on your behalf; or
A person or organization whose assets or business you have acquired
Includes:
– Reps and warranties made with respect to fitness, performance, quality or use of your service; and
General Liability and E & O
• Bodily Injury • Property Damage • Advertising Injury • Personal InjuryGL
E&O
• Damage to or loss of use of intangible property
• Breach of contract
• Failure of your product to perform due to a defect, deficiency
Target Market
Supports Chubb’s Commercial (CIS) package appetite
Focuses on companies that design, develop, and manufacture products, as well as those that provide services to others
Is well-established & financially stable with revenues greater than $5,000,000
Relies on excellent quality control, inspection and product development processes
Employs strong contract management protocols
Classes Outside Target Market
Outside Chubb Target Market
Accounting & Actuarial services Architecture, engineering or surveying, including design, build or construction mgt. services
Healthcare, medical or veterinary services
Social services & counseling Educational, teaching or child care services
Funeral or mortuary services
Outside CIS Product Target but Within ChubbPro Target
(MPL Policy Form)
Real Estate, property
development & management Advertising Agencies
Management Services Public Relations Services Management & Business Consultants
Travel services Security Guards
Lawyers and Legal Services Appraisal and inspection
Product Summary
Not industry specific -- replaces old E&O forms
Claims made & reported trigger with defense within limits in a single tower
For printers, an occurrence form and printing correction expenses protection are available
Broad definition of “your product” and “your service” Protection for wrongful acts by or on behalf of the
insured
Product Summary
Notice of circumstances condition can preserve insurance for adverse circumstances
Requested incurred expenses and pre- and post- judgment interest are supplementary payments Three-year extended reporting period available $5,000 minimum premium for $1million limit Starting Deductible of $10,000
Why your clients should buy E&O?
Expanded service offerings
Well-written contracts are still subject to legal
attack
Lawsuits must be defended
Contractual requirements
Corporate governance
Who is at risk?
Companies that:
Manufacture, assemble, installation &
maintenance
Provide design work
Select raw material for others
Provide services, advice or instruction to others
for a fee
Subcontract work
Keys to Selling E&O
Develop understanding and knowledge of E&O
Create demand
Demonstrate E&O gap for all companies
Explain and sell need
Loss Examples
Loss Example - Manufacturing
The insured manufactured auto parts out
of the wrong metal. The customer used
these parts and discovered the mistake
after three weeks of production. The
Loss Example - Plastics
The insured extrudes plastic parts. A batch
was run for a customer. After delivery, it was
determined that the plastic parts were not
Loss Example - Training Services
The insured is providing training services
and fails to perform the services stipulated
in the contract with
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