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Insurance Surplus Lines and Specialty Markets Basics

Surplus lines placement, excess and surplus markets, and specialty coverage concepts tested on insurance licensing exams.

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What is a surplus lines carrier?
An insurer not licensed to conduct business in a particular state, also called a non-admitted carrier.
What is the primary difference between admitted and non-admitted carriers?
Admitted carriers are licensed by the state and subject to state regulation; non-admitted carriers are not licensed in the state.
Who is authorized to place business with a surplus lines carrier?
A licensed surplus lines broker or producer with a surplus lines license.
When should a producer use the surplus lines market?
When coverage cannot be obtained from admitted carriers in the state, after a diligent search.
What is a surplus lines tax?
A tax imposed on surplus lines premiums, typically a percentage of the premium placed with non-admitted carriers.
What is an excess and surplus market?
A market providing coverage for difficult-to-place risks and specialized coverage needs through non-admitted carriers.
Name three types of risks typically handled in the excess and surplus market.
Unusual exposures, high-hazard operations, and high-value properties that standard carriers decline.
What does professional liability insurance cover?
Legal liability arising from errors, omissions, or negligence in providing professional services.
Define Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance.
Coverage protecting corporate directors and officers from personal liability for wrongful acts in managing the company.
What is Errors and Omissions (E&O) coverage?
Professional liability insurance covering insured parties against losses due to failure to perform professional duties.
What type of risk does cyber liability insurance address?
Loss or liability arising from data breaches, network security failures, cyber attacks, and privacy violations.
What is builders risk coverage?
Insurance covering a building under construction against loss or damage to the structure during the construction period.
What does equipment breakdown insurance cover?
Physical damage to machinery and equipment caused by breakdown, plus business interruption losses.
What is marine insurance?
Coverage for loss or damage to ships, cargo, and freight transported by water.
What is inland marine insurance?
Coverage for property in transit or stored between points of shipment and final destination on land.

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