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Occupational Accident Insurance Application – 05.18

QUESTIONNAIRE – Occupational Accident Insurance

NOTE: There are six sections to this questionnaire. All sections must be completed for questionnaire to be accepted. Questionnaire must be signed.

Submission Checklist

Copy of current Occupational Accident Insurance Policy

Copy of current Contingent Liability Insurance Policy

Loss runs (3-5 years)

Historic unit counts to match the loss run term

Explanation of losses >$25,000

Owner Operator Lease Agreement

Equipment Lease Agreement (if applicable)

Explanation of SMS scores over threshold/copy of safety manual

Driver census listing: Name, Address, DOB

POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: QUOTE DUE DATE:

Motor Carrier Name*:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip:

USDOT Number:

Contact Person: Title:

Telephone: Email Address:

*If this Questionnaire is being completed for more than one carrier or the above carrier has more than one terminal location, please provide names/addresses below (Attach a separate sheet, if necessary):

Name Address

1.

2.

3.

SECTION I: Motor Carrier Information

1. How many years has the motor carrier been in business?

2. Total number of Independent Contractors:

3. How many Independent Contractors are to be covered under this program?

4. Does the motor carrier haul hazardous materials? Yes No

a. If yes, what percent of TOTAL loads are hazardous materials?

b. Provide the percent of TOTAL loads that are: Flammable Fuel Caustic Poisonous Explosive

5. What is the radius of operation? 0-50 miles 51-200 miles 201+ miles

6. What do drivers haul?

7. What percentage of equipment is:

Equipment Dry Van Flatbed Refrigerated Container Dump Tanker Other
Owned
Leased

a. If other, please describe:

b. Is equipment leased from the motor carrier or third party?

8. Do the drivers load or unload? Yes No

a. If yes, what percentage of time?

9. What percentage of the Independent Contractor hauls is less than load (LTL)?

10. Are casual laborers or helpers used? Yes No

a. If yes, where and how?

b. Do laborers/helpers require Occupational Accident insurance? Yes No

SECTION II: Driver Information

Minimum Standards for Independent Contractors:

1. What is the minimum age? What is the maximum age?

2. Is training provided for Independent Contractors? Yes No

a. If yes, please describe:

3. Describe any other criteria for qualifying Independent Contractors:

Indicate number of Independent Contractors by residence:

Owner Operator (OO) is an independent contractor who owns and drives the truck unit. Contract Driver (CD) is an independent contractor who is paid on a 1099, but drives the truck for another owner. Fleet Owner (FO) is an independent contractor who has more than one truck under contract to the trucking firm. Fleet Driver (FD)* is a W-2 paid employee driver of a contracted fleet owner. *Fleet Drivers are not eligible for Occupational Accident coverage and must be covered under Workers’ Compensation.

State OO CD FO FD
Alabama
Totals

SECTION III: Insurance Plan and Requested Coverage

1. What is the target rate for Occupational Accident Insurance?

2. Is a sponsored Occupational Accident coverage currently in force? Yes No

a. If yes, please provide:

Coverage Period Carrier Rate No. of Drivers

3. Why is this account out to market?

A. OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT BENEFITS

AD&D

Death and Dismemberment Benefit $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 Other $

MEDICAL

Accident Medical Expense Benefit $300,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Other $

Maximum Benefit Period 52 weeks 104 weeks

Benefit Waiting Period 7 Days 14 Days

DISABILITY

Temporary Total Disability Benefit $400 $500 $600 Other $

Permanent Total Disability Benefit* $400 $500 $600 Other $

* Claimant must receive Social Security Disability Award to qualify for Permanent Total Disability Benefits

B. NON-OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT BENEFITS

1. Do you wish to add Non-Occupational Accident Benefits to this policy? Yes No

a. Death and Dismemberment Benefit $7,500 $10,000 $15,000 Other $

b. Accident Medical Expense Benefit $5,000 $10,000 Other $

C. OPTIONAL COVERAGES

1. Please indicate if you wish to add the following coverages to this policy:

a. Hernia $5,000 $10,000 Other $

b. Hemorrhoid $5,000 $10,000 Other $

c. Passenger Accident $10,000

d. Occupational Disease/Cumulative Trauma $5,000 $10,000 Other $

D. CONTINGENT LIABILITY COVERAGE

1. Do you wish to add Contingent Liability coverage to this policy? Yes No

SECTION IV: Contingent Liability Information (if applicable)

1. Is there currently a Contingent Liability policy or similar coverage in place? Yes No

a. If yes, what is the name of the Insurance Company?

2. Has any prior Workers' Compensation, Contingent Workers' Compensation, Contingent Liability or similar coverage been declined, canceled or non-renewed in the past three years? Yes No

a. If yes, please explain:

3. Have you ever experienced a loss under Workers' Compensation, Contingent Liability or similar coverage where an Owner-Operator or Contract Driver has sued for employee status? Yes No

a. If yes, please give details of each loss (Attach a separate sheet, if necessary):

4. Do the drivers sign Independent Contractor agreements? Yes No

5. Is the Independent Contractor responsible for providing the truck? Yes No

6. Can the Independent Contractor receive assignments/opportunities from a freight broker or other motor carriers? Yes No

Contract Liability Coverage Limits:

Part One of the policy applies to Contract Liabilities incurred as the result of the Workers’ Compensation laws. Part A Limits: Statutory Limits each person each Accident; Statutory Limits each person each Occurrence

Employers Liability Insurance: Part Two of the policy limits are: Bodily Injury by Accident $1,000,000 /Policy Limit; Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 /each Accident; Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 /each Person

SECTION V: Loss Control information

1. Name of Safety Manager:

2. Number of years experience in Loss Prevention:

3. Number of years working with this motor carrier:

4. Provide a brief description of the Safety Program currently in place (i.e. electronic logbooks, EOBRs, etc.):

SECTION VI: Producer Information

1. Are you the incumbent broker/broker of record? Yes No

2. Are you licensed in the motor carrier’s state (if there are multiple terminals, this refers to the motor carrier’s address registered with the DOT)? Yes No

3. Is the license for: Accident & Health Property & Casualty Both

Questionnaire completed by (print name):

Signature:

Title:

Date:

On Behalf of Motor Carrier:

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What the Occupational Accident Insurance Application Is

An Occupational Accident Insurance Application is the formal form used to request coverage that pays for medical care, disability benefits, and certain lost wages after a work-related injury for non-employees, independent contractors, or workers not covered by state workers' compensation. The application collects identifying details for the insured and employer, incident and exposure history, coverage selections, premium terms, and signature authorization. Carriers use the completed application to underwrite risk, set premium rates, and determine eligibility; insurers may request supporting documents and medical records during review. Electronic completion and submission are generally acceptable under federal ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state UETA laws, subject to industry-specific exceptions.

Why a Complete Application Matters

A properly completed Occupational Accident Insurance Application reduces underwriting delays, prevents coverage disputes, and establishes the baseline facts insurers use to price risk and define exclusions. Accuracy also affects claims handling and potential premium audits.

Why a Complete Application Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Completes This Application

Employers, brokers, risk managers, and individual contract workers complete or submit these applications depending on who requests coverage.

  • Insurance brokers and agents who gather applicant data, attach required documents, and submit on behalf of clients.
  • Employers or staffing firms when buying coverage for contract labor or temporary workers.
  • Independent contractors or gig workers applying directly for individual occupational accident policies.

Accurate completion by the responsible party reduces follow-up requests and speeds underwriting and policy issuance.

Step-by-step completion and submission

Follow these steps to complete the Occupational Accident Insurance Application accurately and efficiently.

  • 01
    Prepare documents: Collect IDs, payroll records, contract agreements, and prior loss runs.
  • 02
    Complete fields: Enter required data and verify formats and spellings.
  • 03
    Attach support: Upload required attachments (drivers' records, prior policies) with the application.
  • 04
    Submit and track: Send to carrier or broker and retain confirmation or audit trail.

Core components to include on a professional application

A clear, structured application helps underwriters assess exposure. Ensure each component below is present and complete.

Applicant Details

Full legal name, contact, tax ID, business structure, and primary address to establish identity and jurisdiction for policy interpretation.

Employer Information

Name of hiring entity, payroll estimates, industry classification, number of covered workers, and payroll basis used for premium calculations.

Work Activities

Detailed description of tasks, equipment used, typical work locations, frequency of travel, and any hazardous exposures.

Loss History

Prior loss runs or claims history for at least three years, including dates, amounts paid, open claims, and corrective actions taken.

Coverage Selections

Requested limits, benefit period, medical payment terms, disability benefits, and any optional riders or exclusions.

Authorization & Signature

Signed authorization for underwriting, medical records release where allowed, and acknowledgment of statements and fraud warnings.

Required data elements at a glance

Applicant name: Full legal name
Tax ID: EIN or SSN
Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Occupation: Detailed job title
Payroll basis: Annual or monthly payroll
Signature: Signed and dated

Common mistakes that delay underwriting

  • Using abbreviated or inconsistent legal names between ID and application, which triggers identity verification failures and manual follow-up.
  • Leaving coverage options or benefit periods blank, creating ambiguity that underwriters must resolve before issuing a quote.
  • Uploading low-quality or incomplete supporting documents (illegible loss runs, truncated pages) that require resubmission.
  • Failing to disclose prior claims or material changes in operations, which can lead to rescission or coverage disputes later.

Consequences of incorrect or incomplete applications

Delayed coverage: Policy issuance postponed
Higher premium: Underwriter may charge more
Claim denial: Benefits may be refused
Policy rescission: Coverage may be voided
Regulatory fines: State penalties possible
Reputational harm: Trust with carrier affected

Where to submit and how it’s routed

Applications can be sent to brokers or carriers directly. Routing depends on the distribution channel and carrier workflow.

  • Broker submission: Broker uploads to carrier portal or emails underwriter.
  • Direct carrier: Applicant uses carrier web portal or mailed submission.
  • Agent-assisted: Agent completes application with applicant present.
  • eSubmission: Signed PDFs or e-signed forms submitted via secure upload.

How to configure an online application workflow

Configure these settings to automate completion, authentication, and routing when using an eSubmission platform.

Field Configuration
Auto-fill Populate repeated fields from profile data
Templates Save pre-configured application templates for reuse
Authentication Require email or SMS code for signer verification
Notifications Email alerts to broker, underwriter, and applicant

Technical considerations for eSubmission and eSignature

Ensure the eSignature platform supports secure uploads, acceptable authentication, and legal audit trails before eSubmitting the application.

  • File formats: Accept PDF and DOCX files
  • Authentication: Email + SMS or stronger methods
  • Integrations: Connects with CRM and document storage

Choose a platform that provides audit trails, secure storage, and HIPAA or industry-specific protections where required; integration with systems like NetSuite, Salesforce, or cloud storage can streamline processing.

eSignature vendor comparison for application workflows

Pricing and core capabilities are summarized for common eSignature vendors; signNow is listed first per platform comparison conventions.

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 Yes, 7-day trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes (Business Premium+) Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes (BAA required) Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

How organizations use digital applications in practice

Real-world examples show how digital completion and eSignature streamline occupational accident coverage processes across organizations.

Martin Properties

Martin Properties moved lease and worker coverage documents online to avoid in-person handoffs and speed processing.

  • The system supported mobile signing on site.
  • The team processed and executed documents remotely with full audit trails, improving turnaround without sacrificing compliance.

Optica Ventures

Optica Ventures standardized templates to reduce data entry and underwriting queries.

  • Templates pre-populated recurring fields.
  • The interface simplified submission for clients and reduced underwriter follow-up by consolidating attachments and loss history in one upload.

Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about completing, signing, and submitting an Occupational Accident Insurance Application, including eSignature and retention considerations.


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