Policy Identifiers
Policy number, carrier name, and underlying policy dates for accurate cross-referencing and claims linkage during underwriting and reinstatement.
Documenting the terrorism selection ensures clarity on covered perils, avoids coverage gaps, and creates a clear audit trail for underwriting, claims, and regulatory review.
The form is completed when the insured, broker, or insurer needs to record an election for terrorism coverage on excess or umbrella policies.
Proper completion reduces disputes at claim time and clarifies reinsurance and premium allocation among stakeholders.
Policy number, carrier name, and underlying policy dates for accurate cross-referencing and claims linkage during underwriting and reinstatement.
Explicit opt-in or opt-out boxes for terrorism coverage with checkboxes or dropdown values to avoid ambiguity in insurer interpretation.
Specified excess limits, aggregate caps, and per-occurrence limits tied to the selection to determine exposure and reinsurance allocation.
Line item reflecting additional or reduced premium associated with the terrorism election, including calculation basis and billing instructions.
Clear effective date for the election and any retroactive or prospective application, to determine coverage on pending exposures.
Signer name, title, signature, and date to confirm authority; may include broker acknowledgement and company stamp for corporate accounts.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link plus optional SMS code for signer verification |
| Conditional Fields | Show premium fields only when 'Include Terrorism' is selected |
| Bulk Send | Enable for broker programs sending multiple selections |
| Audit Trail | Enable capture of timestamps, IP, and signer events |
Ensure the eSignature platform supports secure PDF and Word formats and captures a comprehensive audit trail.
Submit selections during renewal period, typically 30–60 days prior
Selection must be received before the effective date to apply
Expect acceptance or conditional response within insurer turnaround times
Premium changes take effect on the stated effective date
Request amendments promptly; delays may be denied
Insured elects coverage and completes the selection form
Broker or insured submits to insurer for review
Insurer evaluates exposure and reinsurance impacts
Insurer issues endorsement and coverage becomes binding
| Criteria | Selection Form | Endorsement |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | record election | modify policy wording |
| Execution | insured sign | insurer issues endorsement |
| Timing | pre-renewal or mid-term | issued after acceptance |
| Documentation | form + attachments | endorsement + schedule |
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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 credit card required | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |