Declarations
Lists named insured, policy number, property locations, limits, deductibles, effective and expiration dates, and premium. Serves as the contract summary for underwriting and audits.
A single multi-risk document simplifies coverage management by centralizing terms, reducing duplication, and making exclusions and endorsements easier to track for both carriers and insureds.
Lists named insured, policy number, property locations, limits, deductibles, effective and expiration dates, and premium. Serves as the contract summary for underwriting and audits.
Specifies the perils or coverages the insurer agrees to pay for (property, liability, business interruption), including defined triggers and loss valuation methods such as ACV or replacement cost.
Identifies perils and loss types excluded from coverage (wear and tear, intentional acts, certain natural disasters) and explains interaction with endorsements or sublimits.
Sets obligations of the insured and insurer — notice of loss, proof of loss, premium payment, subrogation, and duties after loss that affect coverage and claim payment.
Amendments or extensions to the base policy such as additional insureds, waiver of subrogation, terrorism coverage, or flood/risk-specific riders with their own limits and premiums.
Instructions for submitting claims, required documentation, timeframes for notice, and contact information for loss reporting and claim escalation.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or stronger KBA |
| Signing Order | Sequential signer routing when required |
| Attachments | Require supporting documents before final signature |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and signer metadata |
Choose delivery channels and integrations that match existing systems and security controls.
Align platform choices with compliance needs (HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11) and your internal retention and access controls.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Coverage begins on the stated effective date; confirm issuance before that time.
Payment terms determine lapse risk; follow stated billing schedule.
Insurers usually require notice periods (commonly 30 days; varies by state).
Provide notice of loss promptly as required by conditions to avoid denial.
Document and date all endorsements; retroactive changes require explicit agreement.