The multistate 12 02 non-certified terrorism exclusion endorsements and manual supplement pages described in Bulletin 03-0117 have now been approved in the state of Connecticut. The AAIS web site posting located at http://www.aaisonline.com/terrorism/StateAction.html has been updated accordingly.

BACKGROUND

The non-certified terrorism exclusion endorsement and rule filings submitted by AAIS in early 2003 were formally approved by the Connecticut Insurance Department on February 10, 2004. As the Department did not require the effective dates that were originally requested to be advanced, companies may proceed with implementation of the endorsements and supplement and any corresponding company action that may be required, effective immediately.

FILING NUMBERS  

Non-Certified Endorsements and Rule Supplement Manual Pages

Non-Certified Endorsements  

COMPANY ACTION

Endorsements and Manual Rules  (All programs except Umbrellas)

Companies that have granted AAIS filing authority for forms, endorsements, and/or rules can adopt the non-certified terrorism materials described in Reference Bulletin 03-0117 without notifying the insurance department. Companies that choose not to adopt, or that choose to deviate from, the AAIS filed endorsements or supplement pages must notify the Insurance Department in writing.

Endorsements  (Commercial and Farm Umbrella programs)

Each company that wishes to adopt these endorsements must do so by establishing an effective date and notifying the Insurance Department in writing. The effective date that is selected cannot be prior to  April 1, 2003.

INLAND MARINE GUIDE

Connecticut does not require rate, rule, or form filings for non-filed Inland Marine Guide classes. As such, companies can begin using the non-certified exclusion endorsements and manual supplement applicable to the filed Commercial Inland Marine classes effective immediately.

NON-CERTIFIED ENDORSEMENT STATUS

The non-certified terrorism filings are still pending for AAIS Commercial programs Other Than Umbrellas in the state of Hawaii, and for Umbrella programs only in the states of Hawaii and Arkansas.

WEB SITE POSTINGS

A copy of each non-certified endorsement referenced on Page 1 of this bulletin is available electronically on the AAIS open web site, as an attachment to Bulletin 02-0550, at http://www.aaisonline.com/terrorism/bulletins/02-0550.html.

The non-certified terrorism exclusion endorsement numbers that apply in Connecticut, and a description of any company action required to adopt these endorsements, are posted at the AAIS open Web site at http://www.aaisonline.com/terrorism/StateAction.html

A listing of each AAIS bulletin that has been posted to release countrywide or state-specific information regarding terrorism is available in the Terrorism section of the AAIS open Web site at http://www.aaisonline.com/terrorism/newrules.html .

SUPPLIES

Endorsements
The forms and endorsements filed for use in this state are available from CCH Insurance Services Inc. (CCH), the print vendor for AAIS forms and endorsements. Call CCH at (800) 382-2424 to order forms and endorsements in paper printed format. Call CCH at 800-782-9481 to order the text of AAIS forms in a variety of electronic formats. AAIS also offers the text of forms and endorsements in limited electronic formats. Call Cecelia Soukup at 800/564-AAIS for more information.

Rules Supplement
The manual supplement attached to this bulletin will be included in all future orders filled for AAIS manuals, and in the AAIS manuals posted to the subscriber Web site, AAISdirect.com.

Forms and Endorsements Listings
The forms and endorsements listings posted to the subscriber Web site, AAISdirect.com, have been updated to reflect the addition of the approved non-certified terrorism endorsements. Affiliated companies may request one copy of each updated forms listing, as an e-mail attachment, without charge. Submit requests to Cecelia Soukup at CeceliaS@AAISonline.com.

ATTACHMENT

--   Connecticut Terrorism Loss Rules Supplement (Rev 1.0)

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