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Frequently Asked Questions: Best's Underwriting Guide (Database)
What is Best's Underwriting Guide?
What information is included in the descriptions?
Does it include a quick reference to the hazards I may encounter?
If I'm underwriting an unfamiliar line, can Best's Underwriting Guide help?
In what format is this product offered?
How often is Best's Underwriting Guide updated?
What are some features that are offered by the CD-ROM and Online Versions of the Guide?
How much does Best's Underwriting Guide cost?
How do I purchase Best's Underwriting Guide?
Is this product still available in print?
What is Best's Underwriting Guide?
Best's Underwriting Guide provides detailed descriptions and exclusive underwriter's checklists for more than 575 business and industry classifications -- from online auction houses to machine shops to restaurants -- helping you determine the type and amount of insurance needed for a particular industry.
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What information is included in the descriptions?
Each description includes:
· A profile of the industry classification
· SIC, ISO, and NAIC codes
· Materials and equipment used
· Lines of liability to consider
· Special exposures
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Does it include a quick reference to the hazards I may encounter?
Yes. Best's Hazard Index charts display the relative degree of risk for the insurance coverages in each classification. Use them to identify lines of insurance requiring further investigation before writing coverage, to identify problem areas within a classification or to quickly view the overall degree of exposure associated with a classification.
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If I'm underwriting an unfamiliar line, can Best's Underwriting Guide help?
Yes. Besides the information contained in the risk description, Best's Underwriting Guide includes detailed sections for each relevant line that are designed to help you determine the facts of the risk, the principal hazards and exposures, and recommended loss control measures. Also, Underwriter's Checklists, which outline some of the most important questions to ask when underwriting an unfamiliar line, may be found at the end of each report.
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In what format is this product offered?
Best's Underwriting Guide is available as a CD-ROM or online database, which is accessible through Best's Underwriting & Loss Control Center. Both versions offer you the capability to search for classifications by title, key words, ISO, SIC or NAIC codes and provide access to extensive online support.
Best's Underwriting Guide is also available electronically through Silver Plume'sTM Electronic Insurance Library Service. For pricing information on purchasing this product through Silver Plume, please call (800) 677-4442.
An HTML version of the Guide is also available for Intranet use.
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How often is Best's Underwriting Guide updated?
You'll receive four releases a year, each one containing up to ten articles. Included are a combination of thoroughly revised classifications and all-new write-ups detailing industries never-before addressed.
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What are some features that are offered by the CD-ROM and Online Versions of the Guide?
With the CD-ROM or Online version of the Guide you can:
· Create custom lists of reports and view them one at a time, rather than looking at the entire database at all times.
· Query the entire database or specific section by keyword. Then, sort the results by name, date or Hazard Index information.
· Use the Custom Template feature in the Online Version to select and view specific sections within a report. Print or export the custom report, then save the template for future use.
· Preview and print the report you are currently viewing or select reports for printing with the help of an easy-to-use editor. The printed reports are suitable as hand-outs and for presentations.
· Export specific information using the Export Wizard to create customized reports
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How much does Best's Underwriting Guide cost?
The CD-ROM is available for $585 and includes a one-year subscription to Best's Review. Delivery Charges (U.S.) are $33.95.
The online version of the Guide, which is accessible through Best's Underwriting & Loss Control Center is $585 and includes a one-year subscription to Best's Review.
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How do I purchase Best's Underwriting Guide?
Order online (click the order icon on the main product page) or call Customer Service at (800) 424-2378 or (908) 439-2200, ext. 5742. For multi-seat inquiries, including enterprise-wide access, please call Corporate Sales at (908) 439-2200, ext. 5311.
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Is this product still available in print?
No. Best's Underwriting Guide is only available as a CD-ROM or online database.
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