Coverages
List each line of insurance being proposed (e.g., property, general liability, auto), including sublimits, endorsements, and any policy forms referenced, and brief descriptions of covered perils.
An Insurance Proposal Quote clarifies coverage scope and cost, reduces misunderstandings, and creates a record of insurer commitments and client expectations. It supports underwriting decisions, speeds procurement by standardizing terms, and provides a baseline for binding coverage once accepted.
Primary users include insurance brokers, agents, underwriters, risk managers, and commercial or personal insurance buyers.
Use this document to compare offers, document negotiations, and provide evidence of quoted terms during binding or claims review.
List each line of insurance being proposed (e.g., property, general liability, auto), including sublimits, endorsements, and any policy forms referenced, and brief descriptions of covered perils.
State policy limits, aggregate limits, per-occurrence limits, and deductible amounts clearly, with examples of how deductibles apply to claims and whether deductibles are shared across coverages or separate by peril.
Show annual or pro-rated premium, payment schedule, fees, and any assumptions used in pricing such as exposures, limits, or loss history, and note taxes, stamps, or policy fees applied by jurisdiction.
Detail material exclusions and limitations by clause, including typical exclusions and any non-standard carve-outs requested by the insured, and explain how exclusions affect claim coverage and potential endorsements to restore coverage.
List post-acceptance conditions, reporting requirements, loss control obligations, material change clauses, and documentation the insured must provide, with timelines and consequences for noncompliance including premium adjustments.
Specify quote effective date, expiration date, conditions under which the quote may be withdrawn, and the procedure to accept or bind coverage, and contact point for acceptance.
| Workflow Field Configuration and Options | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing |
| Authentication | Email, SMS, or KBA |
| Required Disclosures | ESIGN consumer disclosure when applicable |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields based on answers |
| Retention Settings | Automatic archival and audit log |
Basic platform needs include secure PDF support, mobile signing, and SSO for enterprise accounts with audit logs.
Date the insurer issues the quote; starts validity period.
Final date the quoted terms remain available without reunderwriting.
When the client must accept to bind coverage under the quoted terms.
Internal target for underwriting response, e.g., 3–7 business days.
Date coverage begins after acceptance and receipt of premium or conditions.
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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 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |