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BINDING AUTHORITIES IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
VERSION 2.1 OCTOBER 2006
References: ACORD <P&C/Surety HomePolicy> <Standard Version 1.5> ACORD <P&C/Surety CommlPropertyPolicy> <Standard Version 1.5>
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be advised that this document and your use of it is governed, and you are bound, by the Terms and Conditions of Use accessible at [http://legal.acord.org/terms.pdf].
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................1 1.1 PREFACE.......................................................................................................................................1 1.2 INTENDED AUDIENCE......................................................................................................................1 1.3 PURPOSE OF THE GUIDE ................................................................................................................1 1.4 HIGHLIGHTS OF AN INDUSTRY STANDARD ........................................................................................1
1.4.1 ACORD Standards Overview..................................................................................................2 1.4.2 Resources Available – Getting Help .......................................................................................2
2 BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED BENEFITS...................................................................3 2.1 OBJECTIVES AND PROBLEM DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................3 2.2 BUSINESS PROCESS(ES) SUPPORTED.............................................................................................3 2.3 VALUE PROPOSITION......................................................................................................................3 2.4 SCOPE ..........................................................................................................................................4 2.5 BUSINESS WORKFLOW DIAGRAM(S)................................................................................................5 2.6 REGIONAL DIFFERENCES................................................................................................................6
3 DATA DICTIONARY ............................................................................................................................7 3.1.1 Homeowners ...........................................................................................................................8 3.1.2 Commercial Property and General Liability...........................................................................16
4 IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES.............................................................................................................38 5 REVISION HISTORY/CHANGE SUMMARY.....................................................................................39
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preface
This Guide has been prepared by ACORD and its members to provide you with a roadmap for implementing Binding Authority risk report transactions for the Property, General Liability and Homeowners lines of business. This implementation guide is based upon, and utilizes core ACORD Standards specifications.
1.2 Intended Audience
This Guide is intended for business, operations and technology people.
1.3 Purpose of the Guide
ACORD Standard Implementation Guidelines are designed to help developers of systems using ACORD Standards familiarize themselves with the Standards process and how Standards are being used in actual systems.
The Guidelines represent the consensus of ACORD‘s standards participants on how the ACORD Standards are meant to be used. To explain clearly how to implement the reporting of risks bound under binding authority facilities using
- ACORD standard spreadsheets, or - ACORD XML messages
1.4 Highlights of an Industry Standard
Agreed formats for transfer of electronic information
Agreed definitions of individual data items within the above format/s
Spreadsheet-based and XML-message-based methods for transferring data between partners
Based on the existing Property and Casualty ACORD Standards created for the USA personal and commercial standards
Provides Industry defined usage examples
Identifies industry standard codelist/s that can be used for coded data items.
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So now instead of this: We have this:
XML or spread-sheet
One-To-One Sharing, All Different One-To-Many Sharing, All Same
1.4.1 ACORD Standards Overview
This guide is based on the current version 1.30 of the published ACORD P&C/Surety XML Standard specification including any related documents. Any inconsistencies or discrepancies between this Guide and the Standard specification must be resolved using the core Standard. Every effort will be made to keep this guide current and compliant with that Standard.
1.4.2 Resources Available – Getting Help
In addition to this Guide, ACORD provides many additional resources to aid implementation including:
ACORD Web site and File Areas where archives of Specification development and Working Group determinations are available
Technical support from ACORD Implementation Service Team via telephone or email
Training Services from ACORD staff
And never underestimate the networking opportunities provided to attendees at ACORD meetings where you can ask peers how they have handled various implementation issues.
In addition, each ACORD Standards Program provides many specific resources including:
* ACORD P&C/Surety XML Standard (PDF / Adobe file)
* ACORD P&C/Surety XML Standard (Windows Help file – ACORD members only)
* DTD (Document Type Definition)
* Schemas (available in various formats for various uses)
All can be found on the ACORD website at www.acord.org.
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2 BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED BENEFITS
2.1 Objectives and Problem Description
There is an increasing need for insurance carriers who have granted delegated authority facilities (or “binding authorities”) to coverholders (usually Managing General Agents – MGA’s) to receive definitive information regarding the risks that have been bound. There are two reasons for this:
a) To analyze the exposures they have at risk by location (individual location and catastrophe zone), and
b) To better monitor the risks that have been bound under the facility.
At the time of creation of this guide, there are within the industry a number of electronic solutions in place or being built for exchanging such information; individual organizations have specified their own reporting formats. This proliferation of reporting formats is problematic for the industry – causing a lot of extra work for all parties throughout the information chain in manually reviewing electronic information received, checking quality of data, and re-keying information into format/s they can use within their own systems.
A single standard will help provide an increased, and more accurate, flow of this information electronically throughout the chain of business partners. This standard has been created in both XML and spreadsheet formats – the content of each of these being consistent. XML is available for coverholders who wish to output data directly from their internal systems, while spreadsheet solutions are aimed at coverholders who do not have this need, but instead want to key data directly into a spreadsheet for sending on to insurers.
2.2 Business Process(es) Supported
The business processes supported all relate to the exchange of information regarding risks bound under Homeowners, Commercial Property and General Liability Binding Authorities. This is summarized data, that includes some limited underwriting information, and also information regarding exposures (property and casualty).
2.3 Value Proposition
The adoption of this standard will help the industry move towards touch-free electronic processing of the reporting binding authority information and would begin to solve the following:
- Better information on bound risks, which is necessary to allow carriers to continue and/or expand
writing of binding authority business. - Ease of carriers to buy reinsurance if they can give better, more accurate risk exposure
information to reinsurers. - Consistent data input can feed carriers’ catastrophe modeling software. - Better information allows more accurate estimation of PML. - Good information from source will avoid a lot of duplicated effort in re-keying and data
manipulation throughout the information chain.
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2.4 Scope
Inside scope:
- Reporting of Risks bound under delegated authority facilities (or “binding authorities”)
- Homeowners, Commercial Property and General Liability lines of business
- All parties within the information chain – from coverholder (usually an MGA) to the insurance carrier
- USA based risks
Outside scope:
- Reporting of premiums or claims
- Non-USA based risks
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2.5 Business Workflow Diagram(s)
Note1: This implementation guide only covers flows related to reporting of risks (not premiums or claims) Reporting (Risk / prem / claims bordereau) Filing Submission Submission (if referral) Premium bordereau + block account entry Claim bordereau + block account entry Reporting (risk bordereau) Submission (if referral) Signing messages Submission Submission Filing Accepted/ Submission Rejected Submission Filing Submission
USA Independent Broker/Agent
Retail Producer
Surplus Lines Broker / Wholesale
Agent / MGA
Stamping Office / Insurance
Department
Independent Broker / Agent Retail Producer
London Broker
USA surplus lines carrier
London Bureau
Lloyd’s / London Company
Insurer:
USA Market / Alien Insurer (e.g.
Bermuda)
Insurer: Customer /
Insured / Risk Manager
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2.6 Regional Differences
To date the region included in this guide is business originating from USA.
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3 DATA DICTIONARY
The data identified that is required for reporting of binding authority risks has been defined by:
- Listing the data, with definitions and other details, that makes up each of the transactions for
homeowners, commercial property and general liability binders.
This section gives a listing of data items defined in business terms, together with showing how data is mapped into message standards.
Within this section, the following information has been defined for each data item: Data item name
This is the name of the data item. Definition
This is the definition of the data item. Format
This is the format of the data item. Character – Can be any mixture of alpha or numeric characters Character (code) – Coded data item (format will depend on codelist being used) Date – Date format (see completion rules in dictionary listing) Amount – Amount (see completion rules in dictionary listing) Amount (percentage) – Percentage
Property / GL indicator (not applicable to Homeowners)
Indicates whether the data item is applicable to Commercial Property(P) , General Liability (L) or both (P/L) Spreadsheet mapping
This gives the spreadsheet “worksheet” and “column” that the data item maps to. XML mapping
This gives the XML data tag that the data item maps to (using XPATH notation).
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3.1.1 Homeowners
Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping Mapping note: All of the tags below map under the
transaction HomePolicyAddRq
Header Information Mapping note: Send header information within the first instance of HomePolicyAddRq .
Source Date Date when report was prepared
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
Source Date TransactionRequestDt
Source Company Name of Company that reports the data
Character Source Company Producer/GeneralPartyInfo/NameInfo /CommlName/CommercialName
Source Contact Contact person within the company reporting the data
Character Producer/GeneralPartyInfo/NameInfo /PersonName/Surname + GivenName
Date as of Date of reported figures
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
Date As Of TransactionEffectiveDt
Source Address - Street Addressing details of company reporting data - Street number and name
Character Producer/GeneralPartyInfo/Addr/Addr1
Source Address – City Addressing details of company reporting data - City name
Character Producer/GeneralPartyInfo/Addr/City
Source Address - Country
Addressing details of company reporting data -
Character Producer/GeneralPartyInfo/Addr/CountryCd
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping Country name
Currency The country currency that applies to all monetary amounts
Character (code) Currency CurCd
Policy Information Mapping note: It is intended to allow multiple policies (and their related locations etc) to be reporting – for each policy send a separate instance of HomePolicyAddRq.
Policy/Certificate Number
The unique reference assigned to the policy by the coverholder.
Character Policy/Certificate Number
PersPolicy/PolicyNumber
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping Effective Date The Effective date
on which the terms and conditions of the policy will commence.
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
Effective Date
PersPolicy/ContractTerm/EffectiveDt
Expiry Date The Expiration date on which the terms and conditions of the policy will terminate.
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
Expiry Date PersPolicy/ContractTerm/ExpirationDt
Insured The name of the insured appearing on the homeowners policy.
Character Insured InsuredOrPrincipal/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/PersName/TitlePrefix InsuredOrPrincipal/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/PersName/GivenName InsuredOrPrincipal/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/PersName/Surname
Policy Form The code used to identify a specific form. Usually this will be the ISO format code - however for some US States this does not apply, and codes
Character (code) Policy Form PersPolicy/Form/FormName
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping identified by that State will be used (e.g. Texas HOA, HOB etc codes).
Policy Limit Overall limit that applies to all physical property related coverages under the policy, including loss of use (i.e. total of coverages A+B+C+D)
Number Policy Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’PD’]/Limit/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Buildings (A) Limit Coverage A (buildings) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is zero.
Number Buildings (A) Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’DWELL’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Other Structures (B) Limit
Coverage B (other structures) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is zero.
Number Other Structures (B) Limit
HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’OS’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Contents (C) Limit Coverage C (contents) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is zero.
Number Contents (C) Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’BPP’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Loss of Use (D) Limit Coverage D (loss of use) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is
Number Loss of Use (D) Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’LOU’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping zero.
Liability (E) Limit Coverage E (liability) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is zero.
Number Liability (E) Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’PL’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Medical (F) Limit Coverage F (medical) limit. An amount must be entered here, even if that is zero.
Number Medical (F) Limit HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’MEDPM’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Contract Share Percentage
Percentage of the risk bound hereunder.
Percentage Contract Share Percentage
PersPolicy/ContractSharePct
Earthquake Indicator Whether quake is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) Earthquake Indicator No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’ERQK’ below
Earthquake Deductible Amount
Quake-specific deductible expressed as an amount.
Number Earthquake Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’ERQK’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Earthquake Deductible Percentage
Quake-specific deductible expressed as a percentage.
Number (percentage) Earthquake Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’ERQK’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
Flood Indicator Whether flood is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) Flood Indicator No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’FLOOD’ below
Flood Deductible Amount
Flood-specific deductible expressed as an amount.
Number Flood Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Flood Deductible Flood-specific Number (percentage) Flood Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping Percentage deductible
expressed as a percentage.
Coverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
Wind Indicator Whether wind is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) Wind Indicator No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’WNDSD’ below
Wind Deductible Amount
Wind-specific deductible expressed as an amount.
Number Wind Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’WNDSD’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Wind Deductible Percentage
Wind-specific deductible expressed as a percentage.
Number (percent) Wind Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’WNDSD’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
AOP Policy Deductible Amount
Overall deductible that applies to all non-catastrophe physical property coverages under the policy, expressed as an amount.
Number AOP Policy Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’MIAOP’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
AOP Policy Deductible Percentage
Overall deductible that applies to all non-catastrophe physical property coverages under the policy, expressed as a percentage.
Number (percent) AOP Policy Deductible HomeLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ Coverage [CoverageCd=’MIAOP’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
Street Number Street Number Character Street Number Location/Addr/DetailedAddr/StreetNumber Street Name Street Name Character Street Name Location/Addr/DetailedAddr/StreetName City Name of City Character City Location/Addr/City County County or Parish Character County Location/Addr/County
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping name in text format.
State Coded identification of the USA state code where the risk is located. The source of the code list is the U.S. Postal Service.
Character (code) - 2 digit State Location/Addr/StateProvCd
Zip Postal or Zip Code applicable to country - 5 or 9 digits. 9 digit code is preferred -and if given should be 9 digits with no spaces.
Character Zip Location/Addr/PostalCode
Country Code The two-character code identifying the country where the risk is located, as defined in ISO-3166.
Character (code) Country Code Location/Addr/CountryCd
Year Built Year primary building was built
Number (format YYYY) Year Built HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/Construction/ YearBuilt
Protection Class An industry code denoting the level of protection provided in the geographic area. Generally refers to the fire protection available. The
Number Protection Class HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/BldgProtection/ FireProtectionClassCd
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Data Item Name Definition Format Spreadsheet Mapping XML Mapping source of this code list is local fire protection manuals or individual insurer. Values 01 to 10.
Vacancy Indicator Indicates whether the insured premises is vacant.
Logical (Y/N) Vacancy Indicator HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/DwellOccupancy/ [OccupancyTypeCd=’VACAN’]
Construction Code Type of Construction (coded according to given codelist scheme)
Character (code) Construction Code HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/Construction/ InsurerConstructionClassCd
Construction Code List Owner
This is the owner of the code list being referenced.
Character (code) Construction Code List Owner
HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/Construction/ InsurerConstructionClassCd /@CodeListRef
Construction Narrative Text description on the type of construction.
Character Construction Narrative HomeLineBusiness/Dwell/Construction/ Description
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3.1.2 Commercial Property and General Liability
Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Header Information
Mapping note: Send header information within the first instance of CommlPkgPolicyAddRq
Source Date
Date when report was prepared
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
P/L TransactionRequestDt
Source Company
Name of Company that reports the data
Character P/L MiscParty/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/CommlName/ CommercialName
Source Contact
Contact person within the company reporting the data
Character P/L MiscParty/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/PersonName/ SurName (+GivenName)
Date As Of Date of reported figures
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
P/L Date as of
TransactionEffectiveDt
Source Address - Street
Addressing details of company reporting data - Street number and name
Character P/L MiscParty/GeneralPartyInfo/ Addr/Addr1
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Source Address - City
Addressing details of company reporting data - City name
Character P/L MiscParty/GeneralPartyInfo/ Addr/City
Source Address - Country
Addressing details of company reporting data - Country name
Character P/L MiscParty/GeneralPartyInfo/ Addr/Country
Currency The country currency that applies to all monetary amounts
P/L Currency
CurCd
Policy Information
Mapping note: It is intended to allow multiple policies (and their related locations etc) to be reporting – for each policy send a separate instance of CommlPkgPolicyAddRq.
Policy/ Certificate Number
The unique number assigned to the policy by the coverholder.
Character P/L Policy/ Certificate Number
CommlPolicy/PolicyNumber
Contract Share Percentage
Percentage of the risk bound hereunder.
Percentage P Contract Share Percentage
CommlPolicy/SharePct??
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Effective Date
The Effective date on which the terms and conditions of the policy will commence.
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
P/L Effective Date
CommlPolicy/ContractTerm/EffectiveDt
Expiry Date The Expiration date on which the terms and conditions of the policy will terminate.
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
P/L Expiry Date
CommlPolicy/ContractTerm/ExpirationDt
Insured The first named insured appearing on a commercial policy.
Character P/L Insured InsuredOrPrincipal/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/CommlName/CommercialName
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Policy Form The code used to identify a specific form (e.g. Basic, Broad, Special). For GL the Policy Form will indicate whether the policy is on a “claims made” or “occurrence” basis.
Character (code)
P/L Policy Form
CommlPolicy/Form/FormName
Retroactive date
The retroactive date applicable to a claims made policy
See recommendations regarding formatting of dates
L Retroactive date
CommlPolicy/CommlPolicySupplement/ClaimsMadeInfo/CurrentRetroactiveDt/
Policy Limit Overall limit that applies to all physical property related coverages under the policy (including BI).
Number P Policy Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’CBCC’]/Limit
Account Total Insured Value
Total Insured value for all coverages under the policy
Number P Account Total Insured Value
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/TotalnsuredValueAmt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Earthquake Indicator
Whether quake is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) P Earthquake Indicator
No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’EQ’ below
Earthquake Limit
Quake-specific limit
Number P Earthquake Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’EQ’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Earthquake Deductible Amount
Quake-specific deductible. Expressed as a value
Number P Earthquake Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’EQ’]/Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Earthquake Deductible Percent
Quake-specific deductible. Expressed as a percentage
Number (percent)
P Earthquake Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’EQ’]/Deductible/Pct
Earthquake Deductible Basis
Coded identification of the basis of the deductible being given. Required when this information exists at policy level. Examples:- • Value • Loss
Character (code)
P Earthquake Deductible Basis
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’EQ’]/Deductible/ DeductibleAppliesToCd
Flood Indicator
Whether flood is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) P Flood Indicator
No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’FLOOD’ below
Flood Limit Flood specific limit
Number P Flood Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Flood Deductible Amount
Flood-specific deductible expressed as an amount.
Number P Flood Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/Deductible/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Flood Deductible Percentage
Flood-specific deductible expressed as a percentage.
Number (Percent)
P Flood Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/Deductible/Pct
Flood Deductible Basis
Coded identification of the basis of the deductible being given. Required when this information exists at policy level. Examples:- • Value • Loss
Character (code)
P Flood Deductible Basis
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’FLOOD’]/Deductible/ DeductibleAppliesToCd
Wind Indicator
Whether wind is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) P Wind Indicator
No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’WIND’ below
Wind Limit Wind-specific limit
Number P Wind Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’WIND’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Wind Deductible Amount
Wind-specific deductible expressed as an amount..
Number P Wind Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’WIND’]/Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Wind Deductible Percentage
Wind-specific deductible expressed as a percentage.
Number (Percent)
P Wind Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/Comml Coverage [CoverageCd=’WIND’]/Deductible/Pct
Wind Deductible Basis
Coded identification of the basis of the deductible being given. Required when this information exists at policy level. Examples:- • Value • Loss
Character (code)
P Wind Deductible Basis
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’WIND’]/Deductible/ DeductibleAppliesToCd
Terrorism Indicator
Whether terrorism is covered (Yes/No)
Logical (Y/N) P Terrorism Indicator
No mapping required – indication of Earthquake cover within XML is catered for by CoverageCd=’TRIA’ or ‘NTRIA’ below
Terrorism Limit
Terrorism-specific limit
Number P Terrorism Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’TRIA’ or ‘NTRIA’]/Limit/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Terrorism Deductible Amount
Terrorism-specific deductible can be expressed as a value.
Number P Terrorism Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’TRIA’ or ‘NTRIA’]/Deductible/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Terrorism Deductible Percentage
Terrorism-specific deductible can be expressed as a percentage
Number (Percent)
P Terrorism Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’TRIA’ or ‘NTRIA’]/Deductible/Pct
Terrorism Deductible Basis
Coded identification of the basis of the deductible being given. Required when this information exists at policy level. Examples:- • Value • Loss
Character (code)
P Terrorism Deductible Basis
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’TRIA’ or ‘NTRIA’]/Deductible/ DeductibleAppliesToCd
AOP Policy Deductible Amount
Overall deductible that applies to non-catastrophe physical property coverages under the policy expressed as an amount.
Number P AOP Policy Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’MIAOP’]/Deductible/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
AOP Policy Deductible Percentage
Overall deductible that applies to non-catastrophe physical property coverages under the policy expressed as a percentage.
Number (percent)
P AOP Policy Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’MIAOP’]/Deductible/ FormatPct
Currency Currency of limits/deductibles etc
Character (code)
P/L Currency
All amounts in P&C XML have their own currency codes associated with them.
Location Information
Location information can repeat within Policy (i.e. there can be many locations reported for a policy)
Location ID A unique Location Number of the location concerned
Character P/L Location ID
Location[@id='LOC_$LocationId']/ItemIdInfo/OtherIdentifier[OtherIdTypeCd='MGA']/OtherId
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Location Name
Description of Location - ex: further description within business park, used if no street number.
Character P/L Location Name
Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/AdditionalInterest/GeneralPartyInfo/ NameInfo/CommlName/CommercialName
Street Number
Street Number - If no Location Name - Switch with Location Name
Character P/L Street Number
Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/DetailedAddr/StreetNumber
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Street Name
Street Name Character P/L Street Name
Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/DetailedAddr/StreetName
City Name of City Character P/L City Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/City County County or
Parish name in text format.
Character P/L County Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/County
State Coded identification of the USA state code where the risk is located. The source of the code list is the U.S. Postal Service.
Character (code) - 2 digit
P/L State Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/StateProvCd
Zip Postal or Zip Code applicable to country - 5 or 9 digits. 9 digit code is preferred - and if given should be 9 digits with no spaces.
Character P/L Zip Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/PostalCode
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Country Code - Optional
The two-character code identifying the country where the risk is located, as defined in ISO-3166.
Character (code)
P/L Country Code - Optional
Location [@id='LOC_$LocationId']/Addr/CountryCd
Mapping note: Remainder of location into below is mapped into CommlSubLocation - to link this to the Location provide the Location id in CommlSubLocation/ LocationRef
Year Built Year building was built
Number (YYYY)
P Year Built
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/Construction/YearBuilt
Number of Stories
The number of stories above ground, counting the ground floor as one.
Number - Whole number
P Number of Stories
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/Construction/ NumStories
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Protection Class
An industry code denoting the level of protection provided in the geographic area. Generally refers to the fire protection available. The source of this code list is local fire protection manuals or individual insurer. Values 01 to 10.
Number P Protection Class
CommlSublocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/BuildingProtection/ FireProtectionClassCd
Vacancy Indicator
Indicates whether the insured premise is written as a vacant risk.
Logical (Y/N) P Vacancy Indicator
CommleSublocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/BldgOccupancy/ VacantUnoccupiedCd
Occupancy Type Code
A code identifying the occupancy type of a building.
Character (code)
P Occupancy Type Code
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/BldOccupancy/ NatureBusinessCd
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Occupancy Code Owner
This is the owner of the code list being referenced.
Character (code)
P Occupancy Code Owner
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/BldOccupancy/ NatureBusinessCd/@CodeListRef
Occupancy Narrative
A brief description of all the occupants found within the location or sub-location.
Character P Occupancy Narrative
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/BldOccupancy/ OccupancyDesc
Construction Code
Type of Construction (coded according to given scheme)
Character (code)
P Construction Code
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/Construction/ InsurerConstructionClassCd
Construction Code Owner
This is the owner of the code list being referenced.
Character (code)
P Construction Code Owner
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/Construction/ InsurerConstructionClassCd/@CodeListRef
Construction Narrative
Text description on the type of construction.
Character P Construction Narrative
CommlSubLocation [@LocationRef='LOC_$LocationId']/Construction/Description
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Mapping notes: herehere Location-specific LIMIT/DEDUCTIBLE amounts below:- Location-specific LIMIT/DED items below are mapped into a repeat of the aggregate "CommlPropertyLineBusiness/ PropertyInfo/BlanketInfo". In order to link this to a specific location, a repeat of the aggregate CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo needs to be given, with two cross-references:- (1) Location reference in CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/LocationRef AND (2) The Blanket Reference in CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/BlanketNumber Location-specific VALUE amounts below:- Location-specific VALUE items below are mapped into a repeat of the aggregate "CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo" - AND, in order to link this to a specific location, a cross-reference needs to be given of Location reference in CommlPropertyLineBusiness/ PropertyInfo/CommlPropertyInfo/LocationRef
Building Limit
Buildings-specific limit
Number P Building Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BLDG’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Buildings Deductible Amount
Buildings-specific deductible expressed as an amount -only given if different from policy deductible
Number P Buildings Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BLDG’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Buildings Deductible Percentage
Buildings-specific deductible expressed as a percentage -only given if different from policy deductible
Number (percent)
P Buildings Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BLDG’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
Buildings Value
Buildings Total Value - Only if different from the Limit.
Number P Buildings Value
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/ItemValueAmt [SubjectInsuranceCd=’BLDG’]/Amt
Contents Limit
Contents-specific limit
Number P ContentsLimit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’CONT’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Contents Deductible Amount
Contents-specific deductible expressed as an amount. Only give if different from policy deductible
Number P ContentsDeductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’CONT’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Contents Deductible Percentage
Contents-specific deductible expressed as a percentage. Only give if different from policy deductible
Number (percentage)
P Contentsdeductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’CONT’]/ Deductible/FormatPct
Contents Value
Contents Total Value - Only if different from the limit.
Number P ContentsValue
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/ItemValueAmt [SubjectInsuranceCd=’C’]/Amt
Business Interruption Limit Amount
Business Interruption-specific limit expressed as an amount.
Number P Business Interruption Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BUSIN’]/ Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Business Interruption Indemnity period
Business Interruption-specific limit expressed as a number of days.
Number P Business Interruption Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BUSIN’]/ Limit/FormatInteger
Business Interruption Deductible
Business Interruption specific deductible expressed as an amount. Only give if different from policy deductible.
Number P Business Interruption Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BUSIN’]/ Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Business Interruption Deductible Period
Business Interruption-deductible expressed as a number of days
Number P Business Interruption Deductible
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage [CoverageCd=’BUSIN’]/ Deductible/FormatInteger
Business Interruption Value
Business Interruption-value
Number P Business Interruption Value
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/ItemValueAmt [SubjectInsuranceCd=’BI’]/Amt
"Other coverage” Code
Coded identification of the type of "Other" coverage being reported
Character (code)
P "Other" coverage Code List -
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo/CommlCoverage/CoverageCd
"Other coverage” Limit
"Other" coverage specific limit
Number P "Other coverage” Limit
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage/Limit/ FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
"Other coverage” Description
Text description of the type of "Other" coverage being reported
Character P "Other coverage” Description
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ BlanketInfo [BlanketTypeCd=’BLNKT’]/ CommlCoverage/CoverageDesc
"Other coverage” Value
"Other" coverage total value - Only if different from the Limit
Number P "Other coverage” Value
CommlPropertyLineBusiness/PropertyInfo/ CommlPropertyInfo/ItemValueAmt [SubjectInsuranceCd=’OT’]/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
General liability detailed information
General liability detailed information can repeat within Policy and Location (i.e. there can be many GL lines repeated under each location)
Mapping notes: General liability detailed information below:- Location-specific General Liability items below are mapped into a repeat of the aggregate " GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/" - AND, in order to link this to a specific location, a cross-reference needs to be given of Location reference (attribute) in GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/@LocationRef
Description of Operations
A text description of the operations of this risk or insured
Character L Description of Operations
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/ContractorsUnderwritingQuestions/WorkContractedShortDescription
GL General Aggregate Limit
General liability aggregate limit
Number L GL General Aggregate Limit
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’GENAG’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
GL Occurrence Limit
General liability occurrence limit
Number L GL Occurrence Limit
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ EAOCC’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
GL Products / Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
General liability aggregate limit in respect of Products / Completed operations
Number L GL Products / Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ PCO’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit
General liability limit in respect of "Premises rented to you"
Number L Damage to Premises RentedTo You Limit
Look up meeting notes (another name in ISO)?
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ PREM’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Medical Expense Limit
General liability medical expense limit
Number L Medical Expense Limit
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ MEDEX’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Personal & Advertising Injury Limit
General liability limit for Personal and Advertising injury
Number L Personal & Advertising Injury Limit
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ PIADV’]/Limit/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
Classification Code
A code that identifies the nature of business.
Character (code)
L Classification Code
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/ClassCd
Classification Code Description
Text description of the nature of business.
Character L Classification Code Description
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/ClassCdDesc
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
GL Premium Basis Type
This indicates the basis of premium calculation. For example: area, payroll.
Character (code)
L GL PremiumBasis Type
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/PremiumBasisCd
GL Premium Basis Amount
This is the amount as indicated by the GL Premium Basis Type.
Number L GL PremiumBasis Amount
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/Rate
GL Rate - Premises / Operations
This is the final rate (premises/ operations) after the application of all modifiers.
Number L GL Rate - Premises / Operations
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ PREM’]/CurrentTermAmt
GL Rate - Products / Completed Ops
This is the final rate (products / completed ops) after the application of all modifiers.
Number L GL Rate - Products / Completed Ops
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ PCO’]/CurrentTermAmt
Increase Limit Factor
Factor used to determine amendment to General liability rate due to increased limit
Number L Increase Limit Factor
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/CreditOrSurcharge [CreditSurchargeCd =’INCLF’]/NumericValue
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Data Item Name
Definition Format Property / Gen Lbty Ind
Spreadsheet Mapping
XML Mapping
Loss Cost Modifier
Factor used to determine amendment to general liability rate due to loss costs as deemed by the insurance carrier.
Number L Loss Cost Modifier
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/CreditOrSurcharge [CreditSurchargeCd =’EXP’]/NumericValue
Surcharge Surcharge on General liability rate required for any final modification of the premium including any modification to reach a minimum premium.
Number L Surcharge
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/CreditOrSurcharge [CreditSurchargeCd =’SURC’]/NumericValue
GL Deductible
The deductible each and every claim.
Number L GL Deductible
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ EAOCC’]/Deductible/FormatCurrencyAmt/Amt
GL Gross Premium
General liability gross premium amount
Number L GL Gross Premium
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage [CoverageCode=’ GL’]/CurrentTermAmt
(GL) TRIA Indicator
Whether TRIA is covered (Yes/No)
Character (code)
L (GL) TRIA Indicator
GeneralLiabilityLineBusiness/LiabilityInfo/GeneralLiabilityClassification/CommlCoverage/CoverageCode (set to value “TRIA”
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4 IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
Spreadsheet vs. XML transaction formats
Two different transaction formats have been specified for sending data between organizations; spreadsheet format and XML format.
The XML transaction format can also be used by any organization. It is expected to be used by sending organizations with sophisticated internal systems – to send to their business partners that have equally sophisticated internal systems. XML is a structured language that allows the full reporting flexibility laid out in the data dictionary part of this guide.
This has been defined within the existing ACORD P&C (property and casualty) XML structure – so that there is inbuilt compatibility with primary risks already submitted using that standard.
The data within the spreadsheet and the XML transactions remain interoperable, as they are mapped from the same data dictionary (see earlier in this guide). Business partners are expected to jointly agree which of these transaction standards they will use to exchange exposure information – but for any organizations who are able to receive both spreadsheet and XML transactions (from different business partners), they will be able to do this as the data content between the two standards remains compatible.
Format of Limits and Deductibles Limits and Deductibles can be given as an amount, a percentage or as a number of days (for BI coverage). Within the XML standard separate data items for each of the different formats. However, there is only one field within the spreadsheet standard to give all formats – the rule for the spreadsheet is that;
- if the value entered is followed by the sign % (e.g. 20%), then is should be assumed to be a percentage), or
- if the value entered is followed by the word “days” (e.g. 120days) then it should be assumed to be a number of days, or
- if the value entered is just a number with no additional text, then it should be assumed to be a monetary amount.
Date formats
Two formats are allowed for giving dates, depending on transmission method:-
Spreadsheet date format Spreadsheet software holds formatted dates in a standard way – and is able to display them in different formats. Templates provided with this standard expect dates to be entered as mm/dd/yyyy, but they display dates as "nn-aaa-nn" (e.g. "1-Jan-03", "21-Feb-03", "7-Sep-03', etc).
XML data format See the detailed XML specifications for the format dates must be sent in for that technology.
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5 REVISION HISTORY/CHANGE SUMMARY
Version Date Description of Change 1.0 25 July 2003 Release of 1.0 Final Version.
2.0 01 May 2004 Incorporation of General Liability into the standard
Correction of some XPATH mappings
2.1 October 2006 ACORD's Terms and Conditions of Use have been updated.
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HEADER INFORMATION
Source date
Source company Date as of
Currency
HOMEOWNERS Policy/Certificate Number
Effective Date Expiry Date Insured
Policy Form
Policy Limit
Buildings (A) Limit
Other Structures (B) Limit
Contents (C) Limit
Loss of Use (D) Limit
Homeowners continued…
Liability (E) Limit Medical (F) Limit
Contract Share Percentage
Earthquake Indicator
Earthquake Deductible
Flood Indicator
Flood Deductible
Wind Indicator
Wind Deductible
AOP Policy Deductible
Homeowners continued…
Street Number
Street Name City County State Zip
Country Code
Year Built
Protection Class
Vacancy Indicator
Construction Code
Construction Code List Owner
Construction Narrative
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HEADER INFORMATION Source date
Source company Date as of
Currency
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Policy/Certificate Number
Contract Share Percentage
Effective Date
Expiry Date Insured Policy Form
Policy Limit
Account Total Insured Value
Earthquake Indicator
Earthquake Limit
Earthquake Deductible
Commercial property continued… Earthquake Deductible Basis
Flood Indicator
Flood Limit
Flood Deductible
Flood Deductible Basis
Wind Indicator
Wind Limit
Wind Deductible
Wind Deductible Basis
Terrorism Indicator
Terrorism Limit
Terrorism Deductible
Terrorism Deductible Basis
Commercial property continued…
AOP Policy Deductible Currency
Location ID
Location Name
Street Number
Street Name City County State Zip
Country Code
Year Built
Number of Stories
Commercial property continued…
Protection Class
Vacancy Indicator
Occupancy Type Code
Occupancy Code Owner
Occupancy Narrative
Construction Code
Construction Code Owner
Construction Narrative
Building Limit
Buildings Deductible
Buildings Value
Commercial property continued…
Contents Limit
Contents Deductible
Contents Value
Business Interruption Limit
Business Interruption Deductible
Business Interruption Value
"Other Coverage" Code
"Other Coverage" Limit
"Other Coverage" Description
"Other Coverage" Value
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HEADER INFORMATION Source date
Source company Date as of
Currency
GENERAL LIABILITYPolicy/Certificate Number
Effective Date
Expiry Date Insured Policy Form Retroactive Date
Currency Location ID Location Name
Street Number
Street Name
General Liability continued… City County State Zip Country
Code Description of Operations
GL General Aggregate Limit
GL Occurrence Limit
GL Products / Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit
Medical Expense Limit
General Liability continued… Personal & Advertising Injury Limit
Classification Code
Classification Code Description
GL Premium Basis Type
GL Premium Basis Amount
GL Rate - Premises / Operations
GL Rate - Products / Completed Ops
Increase Limit Factor
Loss Cost Modifier
Surcharge GL Deductible
General Liability continued…
GL Gross Premium
(GL) TRIA Indicator
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HEADER INFORMATION Source date
Source company Date as of
Currency
MIXED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND GENERAL LIABILITYPolicy/Certificate Number
Contract Share Percentage
Effective Date
Expiry Date
Insured Policy Form Retroactive Date
Policy Limit
Account Total Insured Value
Earthquake Indicator
Earthquake Limit
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… Earthquake Deductible
Earthquake Deductible Basis
Flood Indicator
Flood Limit
Flood Deductible
Flood Deductible Basis
Wind Indicator
Wind Limit Wind Deductible
Wind Deductible Basis
Terrorism Indicator
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… Terrorism Limit
Terrorism Deductible
Terrorism Deductible Basis
AOP Policy Deductible
Currency Location ID Location Name
Street Number
Street Name City County
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… State Zip Country
Code Year Built
Number of Stories
Protection Class
Vacancy Indicator
Occupancy Type Code
Occupancy Code Owner
Occupancy Narrative
Construction Code
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… Construction Code Owner
Construction Narrative
Building Limit
Buildings Deductible
Buildings Value
Contents Limit
Contents Deductible
Contents Value
Business Interruption Limit
Business Interruption Deductible
Business Interruption Value
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Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… Business Interruption Indemnity Period
"Other" Code List - drop box?
"Other" Limit
"Other" Description "Other" Value
Description of Operations
GL General Aggregate Limit
GL Occurrence Limit
GL Products / Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
Damage to Premises Rented To You Limit
Medical Expense Limit
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued… Personal & Advertising Injury Limit
Classification Code
Classification Code Description
GL Premium Basis Type
GL Premium Basis Amount
GL Rate - Premises / Operations
GL Rate - Products / Completed Ops
Increase Limit Factor
Loss Cost Modifier
Surcharge GL Deductible
Mixed Commercial Property and General Liability continued…
GL Gross Premium
(GL) TRIA Indicator