Subject:
UKGC
Self-Funded
Property
Program
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Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
paper is to explain the UKGC Self-Funded Property
Program (UKGCSPP) as it relates to the Client, and the procedures
Client's risk managers should follow to receive the benefits of this
coverage.
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Background:
The
UKGC
Self-Funded
Property
Program provides coverage for loss of
Client-owned real and personal property, motor vehicle physical damage,
business interruption (revenue loss that occurs as a result of property
loss), extra expense (incurred after a property loss to maintain
operations), and some bailments.
The
UKGCSPP
is
administered
through the UKGC Office of Risk Management
through which all final coverage decisions and loss payments are made.
In general, the underlying UKGCSPP coverage follows the form of the
excess property policy. However, individual losses are adjusted at the
discretion of UKGC Risk Management. The conditions set forth in the
excess policy form a guideline for describing what exposures and perils
will be covered in the event of a loss.
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Policy:
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Real and
Personal Property Coverage
1.
Covered
Real
Property
Real
property
includes
buildings
and related service fixtures and equipment.
Coverage under the UKGCSPP applies to real property that is owned, in
which the Client's real property has an insurable interest, or is under
contractual obligation to insure. Included in the definition of real
property are supplies, tools, machinery and permanent structures which
service the buildings; tanks, flues, pipes, drains, wiring, underground
tunnels and passages, fixtures, built-in appliances and permanently
installed floor coverings.
2.
Excluded
Real
Property
The
policy
excludes
coverage
for growing crops, trees, shrubs, lawns, land
or land value, foundations, roads, sidewalks, pavements, pipes which
contain wiring below ground, and floating docks.
3.
Covered
Client's
Personal
Property
Personal
property
(exclusive
of
motor vehicles) is essentially contents within a
building which are not permanently erected or attached to the building.
Coverage applies to personal property that is owned by the Client in
which the real property has an insurable interest (eg. equipment which
it leases), and property belonging to others but which is in the
custody of the office (except when the office is acting as a warehouser
or bailee for hire). Additional covered property may include livestock
feed, fine arts, fabricated equipment, improvements and betterments to
non-owned buildings, and personal property of officers and employees
while it is on the office.
4.
Covered
Individual
Personal
Property
It
is
possible
for
employees personal property to be covered under this
category provided all of the following conditions are met.
1.Itemized
listing
of
items
and estimated value of each item is in the possession
of the Client's risk manager;
2.Signed approval by the President (Director) or assistant is on record
with the Client's risk manager;
3.Items benefit the mission of the Client;
4.Values are reported to System Risk Management annually; and
5.Itemized listings are subject to audit.
5.
Excluded
Personal
Property
Coverage
is
excluded
for
deeds, bills, manuscripts, securities, evidence of debt
or title, jewelry, precious stones, precious metals, watches,
silverware, fur, and computer software that can be duplicated. Coverage
may be afforded for these items when they
are reported in the Client's annual property renewal value report.
6.
Covered
Causes
of
Loss
Coverage
is
afforded
against
all causes of direct physical loss except as listed
below:
1.Electric
injury
or
disturbance
to electrical appliances, devices or wiring from
artificial causes, or mechanical or machinery breakdown; this exclusion
does not apply to electronic data processing equipment.
2.Explosion, rupture or bursting of pressure vessels or pipes, steam
boilers, steam pipes, steam turbines, steam engines or flywheels.
Resultant damage to other property is covered unless otherwise
excluded.
3.Damage sustained to that part of the property which is actually being
worked upon or caused by repairing, adjusting, servicing, or
maintenance operations testing. Resulting damage to other property is
covered unless otherwise excluded.
4.Delay, loss of market, gradual deterioration, inherent vice, insect,
vermin, ordinary wear and tear.
5.Loss or damage caused by or resulting from contamination or
pollution, unless resulting from fire, lightning, extended coverage
perils, earthquake, falling objects, weight of snow, ice or sleet,
collapse, water damage, leakage or accidental discharge from a
sprinkler system.
6.Loss or damage caused by or resulting from settling, subsidence,
cracking, shrinking, bulging, or expansion of pavement, foundations,
walls, roofs, floors, and ceilings.
7.Expense resulting from government direction or request that a
material that can no longer be used for its intended purpose be removed
or modified.
8.Debris removal unless it is the result of a covered peril and at a
covered location.
9.Nuclear incident and loss from hostile or warlike power.
10.Exposure to rain, sleet, snow, and wind driven sand or dust has been
covered.
11.Freezing of plumbing or heating systems or their appliances, or by
leakage overflow from such systems or appliances while the building in
which they are located is vacant or unoccupied, unless the Client has
exercised due diligence in maintaining heat in the building, or unless
such systems or appliances have been drained and the water supply shut
off during the vacancy or un-occupancy.
12.Loss due to employee or officer dishonesty, any unexplained loss,
mysterious disappearance, or shortage disclosed on taking inventory.
Territorial
Restrictions: Coverage is worldwide with regard to personal
property.
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Inland
Marine - Transportation Coverage
Property
which
is
owned
by the Client while in transit is subject to loss. The
party who will bear the risk of loss depends on the type of contract
between the Client and the vendor, property owner, or shipper. Most
often, the risk of loss is transferred at the point where title to the
goods is transferred. In the absence of contractual
language that specifies who is responsible for the loss, the following
risk of loss rules apply:
Shipping
Point
Contracts
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the buyer bears risk of loss.
Destination Contracts - the seller bears risk of loss.
Sale on
Approval
In
a
sale
on
approval situation, possession, but not title to the goods is
transferred to the buyer for a trial period. In the absence of a
contract, both title and risk of loss are on the seller until the goods
are approved or accepted by the buyer. While the goods are in the
potential buyer's possession or in transit either to the potential
buyer or seller, risk of loss is on the seller. A situation involving
sale on approval would include a department using a piece of equipment
for a period of time with the option to purchase it if the department
approves of it.
Sale or
Return
In
a
sale
or
return situation, the goods are delivered to the buyer with
an option for the buyer to return leftover goods to the seller. The
risk of loss is on the buyer while the goods are in the buyer's
possession. When the buyer decides to return the remaining goods to the
seller, risk of loss remains with the buyer until the goods reach the
seller. An example of a sale or return situation is when the buyer
possesses the goods in order to resell them (eg. garden seeds). At the
end of a particular time period, the buyer returns to the seller the
seeds, which remain unsold.
1.
Excluded
Transit
Exposures
Accounts,
bills,
jewelry,
precious
stones, currency, notes, securities, evidences
of debt, animals, aircraft, watercraft, vehicles, loss resulting beyond
the direct physical loss to the insured property, airborne , waterborne
shipments, and property shipped by mail.
2.
Covered
Transit
Cause
of Loss
Covered
property
while
in
transit is insured against all risks of loss from any
external causes except as listed below:
1.
Leakage,
breakage,
marring,
scratching, dampness or dryness of
atmosphere, extremes or changes of temperature, shrinkage, evaporation,
loss of weight, rust, contamination, change in flavor, color, texture
or finish, unless such damage is caused directly by fire, lightning,
windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, aircraft; vehicle or vessel other
than the transporting conveyances, bursting of pipes or apparatus,
vandalism, malicious mischief, theft and attempted theft.
2.
Automobile
Physical
Damage
Exposures
Physical
damage
coverage
is
available for all vehicles except those vehicles
which are used to transport people or property for a fee.
3.
Covered
Auto
Physical
Damage Cause of Loss
Coverage
applies
for
all
risk of loss due to physical damage except as listed
below: Wear and tear, freezing, mechanical breakdown or failure, loss
to tires unless damaged by fire, vandalism, malicious mischief or theft.
4.
Miscellaneous
Provisions
1.
Territorial
Restriction
Coverage
applies
only
to
vehicles within the territory where Client is Resident. Vehicles
taken outside this territory must
purchase both liability and physical damage coverage before departure.
2.
Rental
Vehicles
Collision
Damage
Waivers
should
not be purchased when renting a
vehicle. If the Client has physical damage coverage on comparable
State-owned vehicles, then the rental car will be covered as if it were
Client- owned. Collision damage coverage is normally included in the
rate charged by the contracted rental firms as part of the purchasing
agreement.
3.
Windshield
Replacement
Auto
Glass
Specialists
is
the State's vendor for vehicle glass repair and
replacement and should be used whenever possible. The state purchase
order number must appear on all invoices. The number changes with each
fiscal year; contact Risk Management for the number. When glass is
repaired or replaced by this establishment, no deductible
will apply.
It
is
to
be
emphasized to your drivers and anyone else who may be in a
position to use these services that Auto Glass Specialists is to be
used at all times for the replacement or repair of glass ONLY. Auto
Glass Specialists will schedule the repair with their field person.
If
you
have
a
vehicle incident out of state, you may call Auto Glass
Specialists. They has service centers and will provide coverage in your
area.
If
the
State
is
responsible for damage to glass of a private vehicle, you
can use Auto Glass Specialists for the repairs. An example would be if
a state employee is mowing grass at a state-owned facility and a rock
is thrown up and breaks the windshield of a vehicle not owned by the
state, we might be responsible. If it is determined a state employee is
responsible for damages of this nature; you should set up an
appointment with Auto Glass Specialists to repair the glass damage to
the vehicle. Do not give the vehicle owner the purchase order number.
If
an
emergency
situation
arises for glass replacement and Auto Glass
Specialists cannot meet your needs, another vendor may be considered.
Auto Glass Specialists has made a commitment to provide statewide
mobile service on a same or next day basis. If another glass company is
used, you should let them know the repairs are to Client's vehicle. You
will also have to justify to state risk management and state purchasing
why Auto Glass Specialists was not used for the repair/replacement
work. Any difficulties in obtaining service under this contract should
be documented and reported to Risk Management or the Bureau of UKGC
Risk Management. Documentation, including a phone number of the
employee involved, will be required for payment justification.
3.
Builder's
Risk
Coverage
Builder's
risk
coverage
provides
coverage for property in the course of
construction. This coverage applies to new, free-standing structures,
as well as existing buildings undergoing additions, improvements,
remodeling, etc. These projects are all covered under the UKGCSPP.
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Procedures:
1.
Verbal
Notification
Claims
<
$500
|
no
claim,
does
not
exceed deductible.
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Claims
>
$500
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no
verbal
notification
necessary.
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Claims
>
$7500
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notify
System
Risk
Management
(SRM) within 24 hours of an occurrence with
basic details.
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Claims
>
$10,000
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If
a
loss
appears
as if it will approach $10,000 in damage, notify SRM.
They will in turn engage the UKGC.
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Property
loss
to
a
leased vehicle
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notify
SRM
only
if
a liability claim is likely to result from the incident.
Send property claim information to the UKGC Manager.
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Loss
to
a
rental
vehicle
|
file
a
claim
as
if it were an owned vehicle.
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2.
Written
Notification
Gathering
sufficient
documentation
of
the loss is important in order for the
claim to be settled in an expedient manner. The departments or
individuals suffering a loss are often willing to supply information
upon request. It is important for the Client's risk manager to be aware
of the information that is necessary for a claim to be filed.
The
following
are
items
that are to be submitted in order for a property
claim to be successfully filed:
Proof
of Loss Form
gives
an
overall
picture
of how, when and where the loss occurred, provides
business unit and fund of department effected by loss
from
vendors
or
contractors
supports labor and material numbers. Two
estimates are required for motor vehicle damage greater than $500.
supports
Client's
labor
and
material figures. Note: An additional 28% overhead
charge should be multiplied to the Institution's own labor value if the
overall labor balance is greater than $100.
required
only
for
theft,
vandalism and collision.
required
to
substantiate
age
and value of property in order to depreciate it.
Form
DOA-6496
(Formerly
AD-86
for vehicles only).
to
evidence
that
damage
was caused by lightning. The form is to be signed
by the repair company.
memos
from
departments
detailing
how the loss occurred, photographs, other
supporting documents.
3.
Overhead
When
Client's
labor
is
used to repair a damaged item, a 28% overhead charge
is multiplied by the labor total if the labor balance exceeds $100. The
overhead charge should be submitted to System Risk Management on a
sheet which is separate from the rest of the claim. For more detail on
this topic, refer to Part 9B of this document.
4.
Deductibles
Deductibles
are
applied
per
occurrence and the institution sustaining a loss will
be responsible for a $500 deductible per loss occurrence.
Effective 7/1/2005 a $2500 deductible per occurrence applies to
incidents involving theft with no evidence of forced removal or entry.
Examples of forced entry or removal include visible pry marks or broken
glass. No deductible applies to vehicle glass breakage when State glass
vendors are used.
5.
Property
Valuation
Contents
are
covered
for
replacement cost or the cost to repair, whichever is
less. Vehicles and farm machinery are insured for their actual cash
value (bluebook price).
6.
Transit
Losses
1.
Institution
receives damaged goods from a carrier:
1.Do
not
sign
delivery
receipt until shipment has been inspected for damage
to the carton. Note any shortage or damage on the receipt and have
driver sign it.
2.If it appears that the contents may be damaged too, open the carton
with the driver still present, note damage on the receipt and have the
driver sign it.
3.In any event, open all cartons as soon as possible after delivery and
inspect for concealed damage. This must be done at the delivery
location.
4.If concealed damage is discovered, notify the purchasing department
upon discovery. Do not remove package from receiving area. The items
must remain there until a claim is settled (which could take several
months). The institution must retain the damaged container.
5.If the transportation is provided and insured by the Postal Service,
the department should settle the claim directly with the Post Office.
2.
Institution
has
sent items to another party, and the items have
been damaged or lost in transit:
1.If
the
Client
was
responsible for insuring the item in transit, attempts
should be made to recover from the carrier through immediate
correspondence.
2.If the Client receives no or partial recovery, a property claim for
the remaining loss should be filed with State Risk Management (SRM).
Include a copy of the transportation log page where item appears.
Subject:
Annual
Property
Revaluation
and Renewal
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Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
section is to explain the necessity of and the
procedures for the annual update of property values by each Client's
division and by Client's legal entity.
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Background:
For
a
variety
of
reasons, asset management is a key function of the risk
management offices throughout the Client's legal entity. Property
control through the use of valid inventory systems is a major goal of
all the divisions of Client. Two vital risk management applications for
both facility and contents are accurate claims settlement and equitable
computation and allocation of property premiums.
Content
inventory
is
defined
by System Risk Management (SRM) as all Capital
Equipment, Non-capital Equipment and Supplies. Each Client's
institution is responsible for maintaining a current capital inventory
system. SRM requests inventory data annually in order to update System
records and develop a premium allocation schematic.
Currently
a
master
facility
list is maintained on a PC-based database by SRM.
Division of Client's Facilities (DCF) maintains a list of Client's
owned facilities. Updates to the master facility list are input into
the database periodically by SRM and annually through a data disk
download from DCF.
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Valuation
Procedures:
Annually,
each
Client's
institution
is required to complete the necessary
property valuation forms as follows.
1.
Facility/Content
Worksheet
This
worksheet,
which
is
generated by the contacts for each institution,
shows the projected Replacement and Cost Values of facilities as of
July 1. Please review the list of facilities and their values with
your Planner to ensure the reports accuracy.
2.
Content
Values
Beginning
Client's
institutions
determined
their contents by using a square
footage factor times the square footage of the facility. Remember -
library books are to be added back into the library content figures.
Library book figures are to come from the library directors who may use
the Bowker Index to arrive at their book values. Keep in mind, this
factor does not include library books, movable equipment, or
farm values. Values shown on the Facility/Content Worksheet are not to
be included in Section II of the Inventory Valuation Summary Form, as
this would duplicate the numbers, resulting in higher premiums. Only
movable equipment is to be shown in Section II of the form. Movable is
defined as equipment that would leave its home building on a regular
basis. Library books are to be included in the value of the library
contents, not movable equipment.
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Inventory
Valuation
Summary
1.
Vehicles
Collision
and
comprehensive
coverage
for automobiles is required and it must be
purchased for all vehicles. An itemized list must be maintained by the
institution and is subject to audit. The values reported are the
original acquisition costs. Vehicles are only insured for their
actual cash value.
2.
Movable
Equipment/Inland
The
moveable
equipment/inland
tables
show a stated value in place of your
boats and accessories, musical instruments, photography equipment and
portable computers and accessories. This value reflects an average of
two years, of reported equipment prior to the capitalization level of
$5,000. This value is to be used by the Client's institution for those
categories unless there is justification why the number should be less.
Then an explanation must be given to SRM and upon their approval the
number may be lowered. In addition, values may be increased without
input from SRM.
The
coverage
provided
for
movable equipment and contents is replacement
cost. Farm equipment and vehicles are covered for actual cash value.
Movable is defined as equipment that would leave its
home building on a regular basis.
a.
Fine
Arts
Items
which
remain
in
a facility on a permanent basis are considered
contents. Articles that move between buildings on a semiannual basis or
more frequently, are considered moveable equipment.
This definition is under review and may next year, include all fine
arts, whether it remains in a building or not.
b.
Art
Exhibits
on/off
the Premises
The
reported
value
is
to reflect the total value of all exhibits that may
be at Client's institution at any one time, taking into
consideration the time prior to and after the actual exhibit period. In
addition,
the
Client's
institution is to list the total value of all
exhibits held during the year. Remember, transit to the Client's
institution may not be covered; coverage may be afforded if the
institution Risk Manager is contacted and agrees to cover the exposure.
If we are responsible for insuring exhibits that
are coming to or leaving Client's office and are worth more than
$100,000 in any one shipment, transit coverage MUST be discussed with
SRM prior to the shipment.
c.
Transportation
Coverage
The
institution's
Risk
Manager
must be notified of any shipment of $50,000
or more as this needs to be reported annually to SRM for determining
premium charges. Shipments worth $100,000 or more must be discussed
with SRM. A value is to be reported to reflect the total value of
all parcels that may be in shipment at any one time. Keep in
mind the value of scientific instruments, computers and other items
being shipped to the manufacturer for repairs may require us to insure
them during shipment. Include total Client's institution shipments
for the year.
d.
Cash
and
Cash-like
Item
There
is
coverage
available
for cash and cash-like items; however, coverage
is excluded for employee dishonesty, which is covered under the
Client's Crime Policy. Due to the difficulty in determining the value
to report for this purpose, the following are minimum suggested amounts:
Four-Year
Client's
Institutions
|
-$100,000
|
Center
Legal
Entity
|
-$
25,000
per
Client's
institution
|
Extension
|
-$
50,000
|
e.
Borrowed/Loaned
Equipment
This
category
is
meant
primarily for those items that manufacturers and/or
vendors make available for our use, often at no charge. Attempts should
be made to keep the manufacturer/vendor responsible for the unit, but
if this is not possible, it can be covered under this category. At a
minimum, $250,000 should be shown. (If the Client's institution borrows
equipment worth more than $250,000, its anticipated value should be
shown.) In addition, the institution is to list the total values of all
borrowed/loaned equipment used during the year.
In
general,
the
UKGC
Self-Funded Property Program is intended to provide
coverage on Client-owned property. However, there are situations where
personal property of staff may be considered "on loan" to the Client's
institution.
The
owners
have
the
primary responsibility to insure their equipment.
However, if evidence is furnished that indicates the insurance was not
available, the UKGC Self-Funded Property Program may provide coverage
provided the following are met:
1.At
the
time
of
the loss it must be shown that the borrowed item was not
insured by other insurance.
2.The personal property must be used on Client's business during the
time period for which coverage is requested.
3.Itemized listing of the personal property must be on file in the
Client's Institutions risk management office.
4.The personal property will be insured for a limited period of time
and/or for a specific project or need. This time period must be
specified in writing prior to acceptance by the Client's institution
agreeing to cover the item(s).
5.The availability of the personal property definitely benefits the
department by providing equipment that is truly needed and that the
Client's institution would be required to otherwise purchase from other
resources.
6.The personal property will be subject to our standard deductibles of
$500, with a $2,500 deductible where there is no evidence of forcible
entry or removal.
7.The maximum coverage on any one item is $50,000.
8.Values to be summarized and reported to SRM annually and itemized
listings are subject to audit.
9.Coverage is subject to the UKGC Self-funded Property Program
exclusions.
f.
Farm
Coverage
Farm
equipment
is
covered
for actual cash value (ACV) and should
therefore be reported at its ACV on the Farm Property Worksheet.
Livestock is divided into Class I (Livestock) and Class II (Registered
Livestock). The lower-valued (Class I) livestock should be grouped
together under the various classes as shown in the worksheet. Dollar
limits per animal should be inserted to reflect the current value per
head. Registered (Class II) livestock should be identified on a
separate list by the registration number and individual value. This
list is to be maintained on Client's Legal Entity and is subject to
audit.
The
premium
charged
for
the grain and hay will be based on the average
value expected to be in the facility during the course of the year. If
you wish to insure hay, straw, or fodder in the open, it can be insured
for fire coverage only, provided it is in stacks or bales. The maximum
coverage for any one stack should be established by the Client's
institution.
3.
Business
Interruption
and
Extra Expense - (Attachment)
Client's
Institutions
are
subject
to business interruption losses. Business
interruption is normally written on those activities and structures
that are profit producing, such as athletic events, residence halls,
tuition centers, bookstores, etc. To insure for this type of loss, the
Business Interruption Schedule MUST be completed. The Business
Interruption Worksheet is included for determining the amount of
coverage. Unless requested not to, we will automatically include this
coverage on the boiler and machinery policy if the Client's institution
so elects it.
Extra
Expense
coverage
is
currently afforded in our program. Extra Expense is
defined as the expediting costs incurred during the period of
restoration over and above the normal restoration cost.
Subject:
Boiler
and
Machinery
Program
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Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
paper is to explain the Boiler and Machinery Policy of
the Client's business, and the procedures that Client's institution
risk managers should follow to receive the benefits of this coverage.
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Background:
System
Risk
Management
(SRM)
continues to obtain commercial insurance. Annual
premiums are charged to SRM and allocated to the institutions based on
institution's property values and the previous three years of loss
experience. These premiums will continue to be competitive as long as
there is proper maintenance to avoid unnecessary down time and the
potential of injury to staff and or the public.
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Policy
Details (Example of Policy):
Carrier
|
(Name
of
commercial
insurer
here, for example UKGC)
|
Policy
Date
|
November
1
(for
example)
|
Limits
|
$50,000,000
per
accident
|
Deductibles
|
$100,000
direct
damage,
EXCEPT: Perishable Goods, 10% of loss, min. of $5,000
EXCEPT: $25000/HP, $10,000 min on all chillers
EXCEPT: $150,000 for the 9.8 MW steam turbine/generator unit
INDIRECT DAMAGE: 30 days for all turbine/generator units
24 Hrs on Business Interruption
|
Consequential
|
$100,000
per
incident
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$5,000 Deductible
|
Damage
|
$500,000
loss
limit
|
Coverage
|
This
policy
will
pay
for direct damage to property owned by the Client's
institution (name here) or property in the care, custody, and control
of the institution for which we are legally liable. A covered cause of
loss is sudden and accidental breakdown of any refrigeration vessel,
refrigerating compressor and its driving electric motor, any turbine,
and any generator.
|
|
Coverage
|
The
policy
will
pay
reasonable expediting expenses, extensions for
temporary repair, newly acquired locations, defense of third party
claims, and supplementary payments.
|
Exclusions
|
Some
exclusions
include
Ordinance
or Law, Explosion of a non-covered item,
Fire, Water, Lightning, Flood, Testing, Earth Movement, Lack of power,
Other indirect result of accident to an object, Deterioration,
Corrosion, Wear & Tear, and Breakdown of peripheral instruments.
|
To
Report
a
Loss
|
(Phone
and
Fax
numbers
here)
|
4. For
more detail on policy coverage please contact SRM.
5.
Procedures:
A.
Loss
Reporting
In
the
event
of
a loss, immediately notify the SRM office so your
commercial insurer may be contacted. Initial notice must be given by
phone or by facsimile within 12 hours of the loss. Give immediate
notice to SRM at work or home if you interpret the loss as serious in
nature. Initial notice should include the following details:
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oidentification
of
machinery,
including
serial number, make, and model of the equipment;
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odescription
of
the
loss,
cause, and subsequent damages sustained;
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odollar
estimate
of
loss
amount;
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oname
and
phone
number
of the institution contact person for your commercial
insurer.
Within
five
days
of
the loss, written notification should be sent to SRM
providing the above information plus any other details of the loss,
status of the loss inspection and settlement procedures.
Damaged
machinery
or
lines
and other evidence of cause of loss must not be
removed prior to the arrival of the your commercial insurer loss
control contact. Efforts should be made, however, to minimize the
amount of damages, including related down time.
B.
New
Boiler
Location
Reporting
Any
time
an
institution
risk manager becomes aware of a newly installed
boiler or of a boiler that was not previously reported, this
information must be conferred to SRM so that we may add the location to
the boiler location list. Included in the boiler description should be:
Subject:
Art
Exhibit
Policy
-
Purpose:
The
purpose
of
this
paper is to explain the Art Exhibit coverages
available, and the procedures Client's personnel should follow in order
to benefit from this program.
-
Art
Coverage Program:
Coverage
for
art
exhibits
is available through the UKGC Self-Funded Property
Program. Coverage exists for:
-
oart
which
is
permanently
on Client's office.
-
oart
owned
by
the
Client's entity which is on exhibit off office.
-
oart
which
is
not
owned by the Client's entity and is not permanently on
office such as traveling exhibits.
-
oart
which
is
shipped
from the office while in transit.
In
general,
artwork,
which
the Client has agreed to insure prior to the
loss is treated as a property exposure despite the fact that it may
appear to be a liability exposure. This does not preclude the
possibility of an art loss being handled through the liability program
in situations where property protection does not apply and negligence
exists. In addition, coverage is generally not available for art, which
is being shipped to the office of Client's entity. However, special
circumstances may warrant review by the Client's risk manager.
Department
personnel
and
other
Staff should follow the procedures described in
this paper and use discretion when explaining the availability of
coverage to exhibitors. Because unusual circumstances may preclude
coverage, staff should not offer assurances of coverage at or before
the time of a loss, but rather, contact risk management if
clarification is needed.
All
losses
are
subject
to a $500 deductible, although a $2500 deductible
applies for art which is stolen without evidence of forced entry or
removal of the object (eg. cut cables, broken locks or pry marks). The
department sponsoring the exhibit is responsible for reporting any
losses to Client's risk management via the enclosed art loss form and
will be expected to pay the deductible.
-
Valuation
Criteria:
1.
Art objects which are a permanent part of Client's
property can be insured by listing them on the Client's annual
inventory at their appraised, acquisition, or donation value. To assure
adequacy of coverage, items worth over $10,000 should be appraised upon
acquisition. It is in the best interest of the Client's that current
certified appraisals of art be kept on record.
2.
Owned artwork which is to be exhibited off Client's
office must be listed as movable equipment on the annual inventory
listing. If the artwork is not listed as movable, a written request for
coverage must be sent to the Client's risk manager prior to an off
Client's office exhibit.
3.
Art exhibits which are non-owned and non-permanent
may be subject to different valuation methods. The following
information should be discussed with the appropriate personnel prior to
an exhibition in order to avoid disagreements once a loss occurs.
1.
An
appraisal
is
requested for any artwork which is valued greater that
$10,000.
2.
Professional
artists
and
art collectors are expected to furnish proof
of previous sales of similar works, or appraisals in order to document
the value of a loss.
3.
Non-professional
artists
or
art authors will be asked to furnish
receipts or evidence of previous sales, proof of the cost of time and
materials, photographs of the artwork, appraisals of remaining works,
etc. to substantiate the value of their artwork at the time of loss.
Losses will be negotiated between the UKGC, and Client's risk
management, and the Staff. Experience has revealed that claims from
non-professionals have been difficult to adjust due to the lack of
market price evidence.
4.
Art exhibits which are being shipped from a Client's
office will be valued according to the above criteria with
appraisals requested for art over $10,000 in value.
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Procedures:
0.
Annually,
Client's
risk
management should send an art inventory form to
each department. All owned art should be listed on this form each year.
If the art is to be exhibited off Client's office, it is to be listed
as movable property.
1.
For
non-owned
art
exhibited on the Client's office, an Art Exhibit
Protection Form (attached) must be completed by the artist, exhibitor
and department chairperson prior to the exhibit and submitted to the
Client's risk management office. This form summarizes the number and
value of works and the dates the objects will be in the possession of
the Client.
2.
Upon
receipt
of
exhibits, each item must be immediately examined for
any possible damage, which may have occurred during transit. Any
damaged packaging must be kept and signs of poor packing must be
documented to substantiate loss.
3.
Client's
office
a
risk management is to be notified of all art
shipments made by the office. Reports must be kept on file in the risk
management office.
4.
Exhibits
which
we
send from a Client's office which are valued greater
than $100,000, must be reported to UKGC Risk Management. The artwork
should be packed by only qualified personnel and shipped by proper
carriers.
5.
In
the
event
of a loss, an Art Loss Report Form must be completed by
the department sponsoring the exhibit and submitted with any claim to
Client's us risk management who will then forward the claim to UKGC
Risk Management. The claim should include necessary valuation
documentation specified in the previous section of this report.
6.
Artwork
which
is
donated to the Client should be accepted through the
use of a Gift- in-Kind Transmittal Form and added to the Client's
inventory according to the estimated or appraised value.
Subject:
Property
Use
Agreements
-
Purpose:
Each
Client's
office
experiences
situations in which outside (non-Client)
parties request to use Client-owned facilities, vehicles, or equipment.
When it is in the interest of the Client's mission to allow others to
use its property, there are some risk management considerations which
should be addressed. The purpose of this paper is to provide the
Client's risk managers with a consistent means of maintaining control
over the assets of the Client's entity which it lends to others.
-
Background:
The
most
effective
way
for the Client to maintain control over its
facilities, vehicles, and equipment would be to restrict use of its
property to authorized personnel only. This is not a realistic approach
to property control because the Client is (may be) a State or
private-owned, and part of its mission is (may be) to provide services
to the various communities in which it is located. These services may
include allowing community groups to use its facilities for meetings,
providing transportation for Client's events or operations to community
members, or even lending some of its equipment to groups within the
community.
As
an
alternative
to
restricting all use of Client's property to Client's
personnel, control of property can be maintained through the careful
screening of potential property users and the use of property use
agreement forms. Common sense and the basic tenets of property law can
assist the risk manager in controlling the assets of his/her Legal
entity.
-
Procedures:
Although
most
Client's
divisions
already have one or more property use agreement
forms to meet their property control needs, consistent use of a
officewide property use agreement according to these guidelines may
simplify the overall risk management effort. When request is made of a
Client department, the following steps should be taken:
1.Notice
of
the
request
should be given to the risk manager or property control
person from the department. Notice should include name of borrowing
group (including an individual liaison), name and value of property,
reason for request of use of property, and borrowing time period.
2.Risk manager and department head should come to a cooperative
agreement regarding the Client's desire to lend the property for the
requested purpose. If an agreement cannot be reached, contact The
Client's Office of Risk Management (SRM) for advice.
3.Upon reaching an agreement, the attached form should be completed by
both the borrower and the lender. All pertinent information should be
submitted and the form should be signed by the borrower and the
Client's lender (either the risk manager or the department head or
both). A copy of the form and other pertinent information should be
kept on file in the RM office.
Subject:
Insurance
Coverage
for
Employee's Personal Property
-
Purpose:
This
paper
has
been
developed to provide Client's employees some guidelines
regarding the use of personally owned property at work and the
potential for reimbursement should that property be damaged or stolen.
-
Background:
It
has
become
common
practice for Client's employees to bring personal
items to the work- place for a variety of reasons including enhancing
their work environment or making the job easier. Theft or damage to
this property by fellow employees, cleaning personnel, work related
conditions, and outside parties is not unusual. These losses have
resulted in a number of inquiries directed toward risk management
regarding how loss of personal property might be compensable.
In
general,
the
Client's
takes no responsibility for loss of, or damage
to, personal property of employees. It is expected that these items are
insured through the individuals home-owners insurance policy which is a
primary source of compensation for all losses. There are, however, a
number of secondary avenues that employees may take in pursuing
compensation for loss of their personal property while at work. These
potential sources of compensation have been outlined below. Specific
questions regarding these sources and this policy, in general, should
be addressed to Client's Risk Management.
-
Reimbursement
Sources:
1.
Personal
Homeowners
or
Renters Policy
As
stated
above,
the
primary and most logical source of recovery for loss
of personal property, whether it be at work, at home, or at other
locations, is the individual's homeowners' or renters' insurance
policy. Most personal insurance policies provide the options of a lump
sum blanket coverage for personal property or a scheduled amount for
special or valuable property. These policies can usually be afforded
for a $100-$250 annual premium and cover items at many locations with
respect to a variety of perils. These policies may exclude property
used in a business or profession, but this exclusion can be removed.
2.
UKGC
Self-Funded
Property
Program
The
UKGC
Self-Funded
Property
Program (UKGC SPP), as described in Section
2, A of this document, provides protection for losses to Client-owned
or leased property. The only other type of non-owned property, which
may be covered by this program is exhibited property which is covered
through a special art exhibit policy.
An
employee
who
is
using personal property as an integral part of his or
her job (such as a computer or special instrument) may attempt to gain
coverage through the UKGCSPP either by leasing the equipment to the
Client or by listing the equipment on the Client's inventory listing.
Written documentation from the department head must be procured stating
that the equipment is necessary and no alternative sources of equipment
exist. These techniques have been used in the past but typically only
apply to items which are necessary for the performance of the job, and
coverage will only apply to loss which occurs in the course of Client's
business.
When
property
is
listed
in this way, it is seen as property of the Client
and losses will be reimbursed through the typical claims procedure with
UKGC Risk Management. It should be noted that UKGC Risk Management will
not provide reimbursement for claims where written documentation of the
use agreement does not exist or where property is being used to meet
personal needs.
Finally,
a
$500
deductible
applies to most property losses with a $2500
deductible for those theft losses which occur with no sign of forced
exit, entry, or removal. This deductible will be paid by the department
where the loss occurred.
3.
UKGC
Claims
Board
The
UKGC
Claims
Board
is a mechanism for reimbursement of claims based on
legal liability, negligence, or on principles of equity that the UKGC
should in good conscience pay. Claims settlement through the claims
board is based on the dollar amount. Claims less than $1,000 may be
paid through a majority vote of the board. Claims which are greater
than $1,000 are submitted to the legislature.
In
settling
the
claim,
the claims board will most often designate a
specific fund to which the claim is chargeable. Quite often, claim
settlements end up being charged back to the department from which the
loss originated or at least back to the Client's office of origination.
For this reason, a great deal of time, paper, and ultimately money may
be saved by petitioning directly to the department for reimbursement.
4.
Departmental
Funds
As
part
of
the
Compensation Plan and Financial Policy and Procedure Paper
(FPPP), the Client may reimburse its employees for the cost of
repairing or replacing personal property of employees. This paper was
initially developed to apply to clothing, watches, and eyeglasses where
damage is not caused by the employee's carelessness or simple wear and
tear. Coverage has been extended to other personal articles which are
lost or damaged in the course of work.
Compensation
under
this
policy
is contingent upon the approval of the departmental
head, who has the final authority for such payments. Reimbursement
should be obtained through the use of a travel voucher and is limited
to a maximum of $300 with a $75 limit on watches.
Claims
for
less
than
$5 will not be reimbursed.
5.
UKGC
Self-Funded
Liability
Program
A
final
source
of
recovery for an employee for lost or stolen property is
through the UKGC Self-Funded Liability Program. Under this program an
employee, as a third party claimant, must file a claim against the
Client for loss. In order to successfully charge the Client through
this venue, negligence must be proven on the part of an employee,
officer, or agent of the Client. This negligence, or failure to act
prudently, must be the proximate cause of the loss.
The
details
on
filing
a liability claim are included in the System Risk
Management Manual under the UKGC Self-Funded Liability Program and are
available from Client's risk manager.
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