Applicant Details
Legal name, DBA, FEIN or EIN, business type, and principal location for identity and jurisdiction.
A complete, accurate Business Program GL Application reduces underwriting delays and clarifies coverage scope; it documents material facts the insurer will rely on when issuing terms.
The application is usually completed by an authorized company representative, risk manager, broker, or agent who understands operations and loss history.
Whoever completes the form should confirm authority to bind statements and coordinate with legal or insurance counsel for complex exposures.
Owner or officer with legal authority to bind the company signs for representations about operations, revenue, and prior losses; typically a CEO, CFO, or managing partner.
Broker or agent prepares the submission, confirms factual accuracy with the applicant, and transmits the application to program underwriters on the insured's behalf.
Legal name, DBA, FEIN or EIN, business type, and principal location for identity and jurisdiction.
Detailed description of goods or services, contract work, locations, and any seasonal or temporary activities affecting exposure.
Estimated current and prior-year revenues and payroll by class to determine exposure-based premiums.
Prior claims, frequency, severity, and carrier actions for the loss-run period requested by the program.
Safety programs, training, certificates, and third-party audits that reduce underwriting concern.
Attestation language, signature block, and date where applicants warrant accuracy and consent to information use.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required, signer assigned |
| Date Field | Auto-fill on signature |
| Attachments | Allow multiple PDF uploads |
| Authentication | Email plus SMS code recommended |
Choose a platform and configuration that meet legal, security, and operational requirements for your organization.
Ensure the chosen platform supports audit trails, secure storage, and any industry-specific compliance such as HIPAA or 21 CFR Part 11 when required.
1–3 business days for portal receipt
3–10 business days depending on complexity
Variable; respond promptly to avoid delays
Often issued within 7–21 business days
Effective date per application or binder terms
Applicant transmits the completed application and attachments.
Administrator checks completeness and logs the file.
Underwriters evaluate risk and request clarifications.
Carrier issues terms, endorsements, and confirms effective date.
| Criteria | Program GL App | Standard Acord Form |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | program-specific underwriting | general market submission |
| Detail Level | detailed operations and exhibits | high-level coverages |
| Attachments | loss runs and audits required | optional |
| Use Case | program placement or delegated bind | broad broker shops |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no card | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium tier) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Broker packaged operations and three years of loss runs
Property manager detailed tenant mix and property controls