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UMBRELLA LIABILITY INSURANCE APPLICATION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1) Name of Organization or Legal Entity (Applicant) including any subsidiaries:

(please show complete name as you wish it to appear on the policy)

Company structure:

2) Head Office Address (Not P.O. Box):


Other locations (please list and describe):

Website:

Please describe the Company’s operations:

Are any operations conducted outside of Canada?

If YES, please describe:

3) Number of years the Company has been in business:

4) What are your sales/revenues estimated for this year?
Canada: $    U.S.A.: $    Foreign: $

5. PRODUCTS AND/OR OPERATIONS

a) Describe products manufactured, sold, handled or distributed and give estimated annual sales for each product per country:

PRODUCTS OR RELATED GROUPS OF PRODUCTS (ATTACH BROCHURE) ANNUAL REVENUE
CANADA U.S.A. OTHER
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $

b) Have any products been discontinued and/or recalled in the past five (5) years?

If YES, please describe:

6) Are all Companies listed in question #1 to be covered by this insurance?

If NO, please explain:

7. SCHEDULE OF UNDERLYING INSURANCE

List all General Liability, Automobile Liability, Auto Garage Liability, Workers Compensation, Environmental Impairment Liability and all Property policies applicable to property of others in your care, custody or control:

INSURER POLICY NO. POLICY PERIOD TYPE OF POLICY LIMITS ANNUAL PREMIUM
$ $
$ $

8) Does the underlying CGL policy contain a "General Aggregate" limit for non product/completed operations losses?

Please list both the per occurrence limit and the General Aggregate limit:

9) Does your primary CGL policy cover the following exposures?

Exposure

Products

Personal Injury

Advertisers

Employee Benefits Liability

Professional Liability

XCU Hazards

Pollution Exclusion (Absolute, S&A, Hostile Fire, etc.)

Occurrence PD

Tenants Legal

Non-owned Auto

Non-owned Aircraft

Watercraft

Employers Liability

Forest Fire

Defense Cost Exclusive

YES      NO

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

10) Does your policy have a sub-limit on any coverage?

If YES, please describe:

11) Is any coverage on the underlying subject to a deductible?

If YES, please describe:

12) Give details of any special or unusual exclusion/restriction in your primary policy:

13) Existing Umbrella Coverage: Insurer:   Limit:

Expiry Date:   Premium:

14) a) Limit of Umbrella Coverage desired: $

b) Does the Applicant now carry, or has the Applicant ever carried, excess liability insurance?

If YES, please give name of carrier and details of coverage, limits, premiums, etc.

15. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

a) State the number and type of owned and/or leased automobiles:

TYPE NUMBER OF VEHICLES
Private Passenger
Light Commercial
Heavy Commercial
Tractors
Trailers
Tankers
Buses
Others

b) If any of the above are engaged in the following, state number and type:

i) Long Haul (over 100 miles) operations:

Operating into the U.S.:

ii) Transportation of hazardous commodities, gasoline and/or fuel oil:

c) Do underlying policies cover all these exposures?

If NO, please note exceptions:

16. WATERCRAFT LIABILITY

a) State the number, type and use and whether or not owned, leased or chartered watercraft:

b) Do underlying policies listed cover these exposures?

If NO, please specify:

17. RAILWAY LIABILITY

a) Does Applicant operate an industrial railway?

If YES, please give full details including length of track (in km), type quantity of rolling stock owned by Applicant, number of crossings, with warning devices used, and the average weekly quantity of non-owned rolling stocks:

b) Do locomotives owned by Applicant operate on a mainline of a railroad?

If YES, please describe in detail:

c) Do underlying policies listed cover these exposures?

If NO, please explain:

18. AVIATION LIABILITY

a) Does Applicant expect to own, lease or charter aircraft within the next twelve (12) months?

If YES, please give details:

b) Are there any of the Applicant’s products used in any type of aircraft?

19. ADVERTISING LIABILITY

a) Describe all radio, television and publishing activities contemplated for the next twelve (12) months.

b) To what extent do underlying policies listed cover these exposures?

20. EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY

a) Is Workers Compensation Insurance carried in all Provinces where the company operates?

If NO, please give description of employees not covered by Workers Compensation:

b) Do underlying policies cover Employer’s Liability in all those Provinces where Workers Compensation Insurance is not provided?

If NO, please note exceptions:

21. PREVIOUS LOSS EXPERIENCE

a) List all claims, insured or not, paid or reserved during the past five (5) years and state total amount of each claim:

DATE CIRCUMSTANCES COVERAGE INVOLVED AMOUNT PAID AMOUNT RESERVED NO. OF CLAIMANTS
$ $
$ $

22) Has any Insurer cancelled, or declined to renew any form of liability insurance for the Applicant?

If YES, please give details:

2. NOTICE CONCERNING PERSONAL INFORMATION

By purchasing insurance from Beazley Canada Limited, a customer provides Beazley with his or her consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, including that previously collected, for the following purposes:

  • the communication with underwriters;
  • the underwriting of policies;
  • the evaluation of claims;
  • the detection and prevention of fraud;
  • the analysis of business results;
  • purposes required or authorized by law.

For the purposes identified above, personal information may be disclosed to Beazley’s related or affiliated companies and service providers.

Further information about Beazley’s personal information protection policy may be obtained by contacting their privacy officer at 416-601-2155.

3. WARRANTY STATEMENT

The undersigned warrants that to the best of their knowledge, the statements set forth in this Application are true. The undersigned also warrants that they have not suppressed or misstated any material fact.

If the information provided in this Application should change between the date of the Application and the effective date of the policy, the undersigned warrants that they will immediately report such changes to the Insurer.

Signing this Application does not bind the undersigned to purchase this insurance, nor does it bind the Insurer to issue this insurance. However, should the Insurer issue a policy, this Application shall serve as the basis of such policy and will be attached to and form part thereof.

SIGNED:

(Authorized Representative)

DATE:

NAME (Please Print):

TITLE/POSITION:

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What the Umbrella Insurance Application Is

An Umbrella Insurance Application is the formal form an individual or business submits to request an excess liability policy that sits above primary coverages such as auto, homeowners, or commercial liability. The application collects applicant identity, underlying policy details and limits, prior claims history, exposures and loss control measures so an underwriter can evaluate eligibility and premium. Responses typically inform underwriting decisions, coverage endorsements, exclusions and any required special conditions. Applications may be completed on paper or electronically and become part of the insurer’s policy record when accepted.

Why a Complete Application Matters

A complete, accurate application speeds underwriting, reduces the risk of coverage disputes, and helps ensure the umbrella policy properly layers over existing primary limits. Clear disclosure of prior losses and exposures reduces the likelihood of rescission or claim denial.

Why a Complete Application Matters

Who Typically Completes This Form

The application is completed by the insured, an authorized representative, or a licensed insurance producer acting on behalf of the applicant.

  • Individual policyholders supplying personal and household liability details for excess coverage.
  • Business owners listing corporate exposures, payroll, and primary commercial policies.
  • Insurance agents or brokers completing the form on behalf of clients during placement.

Final submission is usually routed to underwriting; signatures must be by authorized signers to bind coverage.

Essential Sections to Expect on the Application

A professional umbrella application organizes data into applicant details, underlying insurance, loss history, risk exposures, coverage limits requested, and producer or agent declarations.

Applicant Details

Full legal name, entity type, mailing and physical addresses, date of birth or FEIN, and primary contact information for underwriting and policy delivery.

Underlying Insurance

Carrier names, policy numbers, effective and expiration dates, limits of liability and whether primary policies are occurrence or claims-made form.

Loss History

Detailed prior claims and losses for the insurer’s look-back period, including dates, descriptions, amounts paid, and open reserves if applicable.

Exposures

High-risk activities, number of employees or drivers, owned or hired auto counts, rental properties, pools, and other factors that influence umbrella pricing and exclusions.

Coverage Requested

Requested umbrella limit, retention (self-insured retention if any), and desired effective date for excess coverage to commence.

Declarations

Signatures, date, producer information, and attestations about truthfulness, material changes, and authorization for insurer to obtain credit or claims data.

Step-by-Step: Completing the Application

Follow these core steps to assemble and submit a complete umbrella insurance application.

  • 01
    Collect Documents: Gather declarations pages and prior loss run for the past five years.
  • 02
    Enter Core Data: Fill applicant, carrier, policy number, and limits fields accurately.
  • 03
    Answer Loss Questions: Provide full loss descriptions and amounts; attach supporting documents.
  • 04
    Sign and Submit: Have authorized signer apply signature and send to underwriting or producer.

How to Configure an Electronic Submission Workflow

Set up fields and routing so underwriting receives a complete, auditable application package.

Field Configuration
Applicant Name Required text field with validation for non-empty value
Policy Attachment Required file upload; accept PDF/JPEG up to insurer size limit
Signature Signature field with date and signer role designation
Routing Send to producer then underwriting in serial order

Where Completed Applications Go

Know the typical routing so you can direct the submission to the correct recipient and avoid processing delays.

  • Producer: Initial collection and review before insurer submission
  • Underwriter: Receives completed application for eligibility and pricing
  • Risk Control: May request inspections or loss-control reports
  • Policy Issuance: Bind and issue policy once underwriting approval is complete

Delivery Options and Technical Considerations

Applications may be submitted by email, secure portal, or eSignature platform; choose a method that preserves records and audit trails.

  • File Formats: PDF is preferred for reliability and retention
  • Authentication: Use email, SMS, or stronger methods for signer ID
  • Audit Trail: Retain IP, timestamp, and action history

Typical Timing and Processing Expectations

Processing times vary by insurer and complexity; plan for underwriting review, verification, and binding steps.

Initial Review:

7–14 business days for basic underwriting checks

Loss Run Verification:

Additional 3–10 business days if carrier contacts are needed

Inspection or Survey:

May add 2–6 weeks for on-site evaluations

Conditional Bind:

Temporary bind possible while awaiting full documentation

Policy Issuance:

Policy and endorsements issued after underwriting approval

Key Milestones in the Application Lifecycle

The application advances through these numbered stages; some steps may run in parallel depending on insurer workflow.

01

Submission

Applicant or producer submits completed form and attachments.

02

Underwriting Review

Underwriter evaluates exposures, limits, and prior losses.

03

Additional Requests

Underwriter may request clarifications, inspections, or certificates.

04

Decision and Issuance

Underwriter issues approval, decline, or counteroffer with terms.

Common Mistakes That Slow Processing

  • Incomplete loss descriptions lacking dates, amounts, or claim statuses force follow-up from underwriting and delay decisions.
  • Mismatched names between applicant and underlying policy declarations prevent automated verification of carrier records.
  • Missing underlying declarations pages leads underwriters to assume higher risk or request additional evidence of coverage.
  • Unsigned attestations or missing producer identification void acceptance and require resubmission with proper authorization.

Consequences of Errors or Omissions

Claim Denial: Material misrepresentation can lead to denial of coverage.
Policy Rescission: Insurer may rescind policy for intentional nondisclosure.
Premium Adjustment: Understated exposures can trigger audits and premium increases.
Coverage Gaps: Incorrect underlying limits may leave exposures uncovered.
Delayed Payment: Processing delays can postpone claim reimbursement.
Regulatory Risk: Producer errors may prompt state insurance department reviews.

Key Security and Compliance Controls to Verify

In-Transit Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3
At-Rest Encryption: AES-256
Regulatory Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
Privacy Standards: GDPR, CCPA
Healthcare Compliance: HIPAA (BAA required)
eSignature Law: ESIGN and UETA compliance

How to Download, Save, and Share Finalized Applications

After signature, preserve the signed file and associated audit trail in multiple formats to meet insurer and regulatory needs.

PDF Archive

Save a PDF/A copy of the signed application with embedded audit trail to ensure long-term fidelity and compatibility with insurer systems.

Export Options

Export the signed record and certificate of completion as PDF or DOCX; retain the audit metadata in CSV or system logs for audits.

Cloud Storage

Use authorized cloud repositories with access controls and versioning to store signed applications securely.

Supporting Files

Include declarations pages, loss runs, inspection reports, and producer statements as clearly labeled attachments.

Real-World Usage Examples with eSignature Workflows

Organizations across sectors use eSignature platforms to collect and manage insurance applications and related documents.

Optica Ventures LLC

Small commercial broker digitized forms to reduce processing time.

  • The team used online signing links for clients.
  • Brian Fitzgibbons, COO, reports the interface is simple and easy-to-use and improves turnaround for customer submissions.

Martin Properties

Property manager consolidated liability applications for multiple units.

  • Mobile signing enabled field agents to collect data on-site.
  • Tim Martin, Founder, says he can process and execute documents online with compliance and get forms back efficiently.

eSignature Pricing Comparison for Application Workflows

Compare common vendor price points and baseline capabilities relevant to signing umbrella insurance applications and retaining audit trails.

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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 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

Frequently Asked Questions About the Application Process

Answers to common questions about completing, signing, and submitting an umbrella insurance application, with legal and procedural notes.


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