ACORD 74 Instructions

Section Name Field Name Field and/or Section Description
TITLE ACORD 74 (2008/04) Residence Based Business Supplement to Residential Section Use ACORD 74, Residence Based Business, as a supplement to any personal property insurance application, when there is a business located on the premises. Refer to your company for rules of use.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Agency Customer ID Customer's identification number assigned by the agency.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Loc # Enter the location number of the risk's location as it appears on ACORD 88, Personal Insurance Application, Applicant Information Section.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Date Month/day/year (MM/DD/YYYY) on which the form is completed.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Agency Agency's name.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Policy Number Use this field to provide the policy number if a policy has already been issued.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Carrier Name of the insurance company (or residual market plan) that will receive the application. Do not use group names, use the actual name of the company within the group in which you wish to have the policy issued.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION NAIC Code Individual company code assigned by the NAIC.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Named Insured Enter the Named Insured as it should appear on the policy.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION DBA: If the insured is an individual or partnership doing business under an assumed name, enter the name of the business.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Individual (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity of Individual.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Partnership (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity of Partnership.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Corporation (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity of Corporation.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Limited Corporation (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity of Limited Corporation.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Joint Venture (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity of Joint Venture.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Other (Checkbox) Check this box if the business has a legal entity that is not one of the options listed.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Describe Other Provide a description of "other", such as Professional Association or a Limited Liability Company. If there is more than one Named Insured, provide the form of business organization for each. In the Remarks section list each Named Insured along with its form of organization (e.g., The Green Thumb Co., a corporation; John Jones and Bill Smith, a partnership or a joint venture composed of ABC Contracting Inc. and XYZ Contracting Inc.)
APPLICANT INFORMATION GL Code Enter the General Liability Code, if applicable.
APPLICANT INFORMATION NAICS Code Enter the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the particular type of business (if known).
APPLICANT INFORMATION Federal ID # Enter the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) assigned by the IRS.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Inspection Contact Name of the person the carrier is to contact to arrange for a premises inspection. This should be an individual under the insured's employment, not the insurance agent's name and number.
APPLICANT INFORMATION Phone (A/C, No., Ext.): Phone number of the contact for premises inspection. (Include area code and extension if applicable)
NATURE OF BUSINESS Office (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is office.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Service (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is service.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Retail (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is retail.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Wholesale (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is wholesale.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Crafts (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is crafts.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Other (Checkbox) Check this box if nature of business is not one of the options listed.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Other Description Identify the nature of business for other type of work.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Date Business Started Enter the date (MM/DD/YYYY) the business began operations. This is important. It helps the underwriter determine the expertise and business success of the applicant.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Class Code Enter the general liability classification code for this exposure.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Sq. Ft. Used Enter area in square feet that the applicant occupies for business purposes.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Annual Sales/Receipts $ Enter the amount of the total annual sales receipts at this location..
NATURE OF BUSINESS Total Payroll $ Enter the amount of the total annual payroll at this location.
NATURE OF BUSINESS List Names of Owners/Operators List the names of the owners or operators other than applicant.
NATURE OF BUSINESS # Visitors per Week Enter the average number of visitors the business receives each week.
NATURE OF BUSINESS # Of Employees Full Time Enter the total number of full time staff.
NATURE OF BUSINESS # Of Employees Part Time Enter the total number of part time staff.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Business Opening Time Enter the normal opening time for the business.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Business Closing Time Enter the normal closing time for the business.
NATURE OF BUSINESS Description of Business This section is designed to tell the underwriter what business each applicant performs and the way it is conducted. The section should be completed in enough detail to enable the underwriter to understand and classify the business.
NATURE OF BUSINESS # of Business Losses (Past 3 Years) Enter the number of losses associated with the business within the past three years. Enter the details of the losses on the ACORD 88 - Personal Insurance Application Applicant Information Section.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure Deductible Enter the desired deductible.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure -Valuation Value of the business property.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Related Structure -Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property -Deductible Enter the desired deductible.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property -Valuation Value of the business personal property.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Business Personal Property -Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Deductible Enter the desired deductible.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Valuation Value of the business property.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Deductible Enter the desired deductible.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Valuation Value of the business property.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form used by the company.
PROPERTY COVERAGES Property Other - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Combined Single Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Combined Single Limit - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Combined Single Limit - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Combined Single Limit - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Occurrence - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Occurrence - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Occurrence - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Occurrence - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Aggregate - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Aggregate - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Aggregate - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Bodily Injury & Prop Damage Aggregate - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations Occurrence - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations Occurrence - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations Occurrence - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations Occurrence - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations -Aggregate Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations -Aggregate Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations -Aggregate Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Products/Compl. Operations -Aggregate Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Damage to Rented Premises -Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Damage to Rented Premises -Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Damage to Rented Premises -Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Damage to Rented Premises -Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Medical Expense Per Person -Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Medical Expense Per Person -Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Medical Expense Per Person -Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Medical Expense Per Person -Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Hired Auto - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Hired Auto - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Hired Auto - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Hired Auto - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Non-owned Auto - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Non-owned Auto - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Non-owned Auto - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Non-owned Auto - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Employee Benefits - Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Employee Benefits - Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Employee Benefits - Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Employee Benefits - Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Coverage Use this space for a coverage not listed above.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Coverage Use this space for a coverage not listed above.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Coverage Use this space for a coverage not listed above.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Limit List all limits as they will appear in the policy. Show limits in whole dollars. Several formats are included here for the collection of liability limits. Complete only those items that match the format of the program you are using to write the policy.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Number Enter the form number used by the company.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Form Date Enter the edition date of the form.
LIABILITY COVERAGES Liability Other Premium Enter the premium for this coverage.
DEDUCTIBLES Per Claim/Per Occurrence check boxes Enter if the coverage will be per claim.
DEDUCTIBLES Enter if the coverage will be per claim or per occurrence.
DEDUCTIBLES Property Damage Enter the desired deductible for property damage.
DEDUCTIBLES Bodily Injury Enter the desired deductible for bodily injury.
DEDUCTIBLES Other Deductible Enter the coverage that has an additional deductible.
DEDUCTIBLES Other Deductible Amount Enter the additional deductible required.
GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Any business conducted at any other location? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe the business in detail.
GENERAL INFORMATION If yes, describe the business in detail.
GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Do you lease to or from other employers? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe the extent of leasing.
GENERAL INFORMATION If yes, describe the extent of leasing.
GENERAL INFORMATION 3. Any workers compensation carried? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, give company and policy number.
GENERAL INFORMATION If yes, give company and policy number.
GENERAL INFORMATION 4. Do you rent or loan equipment to others? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. Describe the types of equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION Describe the types of equipment.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Agency Customer ID Customer's identification number assigned by the agency.
IDENTIFICATION SECTION Loc # Enter the location number of the risk's location as it appears on ACORD 88, Personal Insurance Application, Applicant Information Section.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 5. Is the applicant a subsidiary of another entity or does the applicant have any subsidiaries? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, explain and provide the names of other entities and/or subsidiaries.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, explain and provide the names of other entities and/or subsidiaries.
6. Does the business involve the
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) use or storage of petroleum-based products, paint, fertilizer, pesticides or other hazardous material or pollutants? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe and include the amounts of such products and materials.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe and include the amounts of such products and materials.
7. Has any applicant filed for
GENERAL INFORMATION bankruptcy (Business or Personal) Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, provide date,
(continued) in the last five (5) years? explanation and resolution.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, provide date, explanation and resolution.
8. Any products directly imported
GENERAL INFORMATION or exported outside the U.S., Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe and include
(continued) Puerto Rico or Canada? the products and countries involved.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe and include the products and countries involved.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 9. Any products repackaged, modified or mixed? Enter Y for a "YES" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 10. Any used items sold? Enter Y for a "YES" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
11. Do you distribute your
GENERAL INFORMATION products or services by means of
(continued) the internet? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION 12. Does your company maintain
(continued) or support an internet website? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 13. Does the business involve demonstration of any products? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
14. Is the business run from a
distinctly separate area in the
GENERAL INFORMATION residence from household
(continued) activities? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
15. Are you or any resident a
professional entertainer, athlete,
media personality, state or federal
GENERAL INFORMATION political figure? (Not applicable in Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe. This
(continued) NC) question cannot be asked in North Carolina.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
16. Other than computer systems
or office equipment, do you install
GENERAL INFORMATION or service any products off Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe the products
(continued) premises? installed and/or the services provided.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe the products installed and/or the services provided.
17. Are all exterior doors equipped
GENERAL INFORMATION with deadbolt locks or comparable Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe the type(s) of
(continued) slider locks? locks.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe the type(s) of locks.
18. If a financial planner or
consultant, do you have
discretionary trading authority
GENERAL INFORMATION and/or access to customers data
(continued) and/or funds? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) 19. If involved in real estate, do you manage property for others? Enter Y for a "YES" response. Enter N for a "NO" response. If yes, describe.
GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) If yes, describe.
REMARKS Remarks Use this space for any additional remarks or comments.
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