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 PREMIUM RATING GUIDELINES
 
Find hereunder the Premium Rates Guidelines issued to you pursuant to Section 5 of the Pension Scheme regulations Act 26 of 1996 as amended by Act No.27 of 2005. These guidelines shall guide players in the market with respect to setting premium rates and shall be effective from 1ST December 2006
 
GUIDELINES
 
These guidelines are divided into:
 
  1. FIRE RATING…………………………………………………      
 
  1. CASUALTY/MISCELLANEOUS ACCIDENT………………    
 
  1. MOTOR…………………………………………………………     
 
  1.  MARINE……………………………………………………….     
 
 
FIRE INSURANCE RATING applicable to all standard Fire Insurance Risks within the Republic of Zambia Shall be
 
 
SECTION A       PRIVATE DWELLINGS
 
The rate for Private Dwellings and Domestic Offices, Stables, Garages and Outbuilding belonging thereto is:
 
Buildings          0.125%
Contents          0.125% Including the full range of standard perils but excluding Spontaneous combustion and Subsidence
 
SECTION B:       COMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RISKS
 
OCCUPATIONAL                                  MINIMUM RATES (Excluding PERILS)
CLASSIFICATION                                  CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
           
1                      2                      3
 
A
0.085%
0.110%
0.145%
B
0.150%
0.195%
0.255%
C
0.180%
0.234%
0.306%
D
0.250%
0.325%
0.425%
E
0.325%
0.423%
0.588%
F
0.535%
0.695%
0.909%

 
FOR ASSETS ALL RISKS COVERS
 See General Notes
 
 
SECTION C:      POLITICAL RISKS & SPECIAL PERILS RATES
 
A.         Political Risks which may be covered are:
 
            1.         Indirect Lootings          -           Where a person suffers loss or damage from                                                                           mob action that originated elsewhere.
 
2.                   Looting occasioned by political motives
 
3.                   Loss or damage resulting from civil commotion
4.                   Loss or damage occasioned by politically motivated terrorism
Rate:    0.300% (Point three per mille) subject to a minimum premium
 
Note:
 
·         No F.E.A discounts should be allowed on these political risks
·         Cover is to be purchased separately provided a primary fire policy is already in existence.
·         Reinsurance confirmation must be obtained before granting the cover, except on Net Account
 
SECTION D:      SPECIAL PERILS :  minimum rates shall be as follows:
 
                                                       Commercial/Industrial  
                                                                                           
Special Perils                                                   Rate (%)                      
1.         Earthquake                                          .020                             
2.         Storm, Tempest, Flood & Tonado         .025                             
3.         Aircraft                                                 .001                             
4.         Riot & Strike                                         .010                             
5.         Malicious Damage                              .005                             
6.         Burst Pipe                                             .001                             
7.         Impact                                                 .001                             
8.         Bush Fire                                               .002                             
9.         Subsidence                                          .100                             
10.        Spontaneous combustion                   .100                             
11.        Explosion                                             .010                 
 
If all perils Add  0.275% to the basic Rate
 
Note:
 
No F.E.A. discounts should be allowed on all Special Perils.
  
 
SECTION E:                   COMPULSORY EXCESS
 
Excess Applicable 10% of each and every claim
 
The  minimum excesses shall be as follows:
 
A.         For Fire, Lightning and Explosion:        K5, 000, 000 (For Textile, Plastic, Metal, Departmental Stores and Offices risk beyond five storeys)
 
B.         For Special Perils:         as stated hereunder
 
 Commercial/     
                                        
                                                                     Industrial                   Residential
Special Perils                                                     K                                  K
 
1.         Earthquake                                          2, 500, 00                      500,000
2.         Storm, Tempest, Flood & Tonado           500,000                       250,000
3.         Burst Pipe                                               500,000                       250,000
4.         Riot & Strike                                           500,000                       250,000
5.         Malicious Damage                                500,000                       250,000
6.         Spontaneous Combustion                     500,000                       250,000
7.         Subsidence                                          5,000,000                      2,500,000
 
 
SECTION F:       VOLUNTARY DEDUCTIBLE DISCOUNTS
 
Dependant upon the relationship between Deductible and %of PML discounts may be allowed ranging from 5 % to 20%
                                                                                                                        5.0
                                                                                                                        7.5
                                                                                                                        10.0
                                                                                                                        12.5
                                                                                                                        15.0
                                                                                                                        17.5
                                                                                                                        20.0
 
Provided saving in Premiums is not to exceed 33.33% of the amount of such Deductible.  The Insured must not effect an insurance cover on the amount of the Deductible.
 
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
 
1.                   AVERAGE: All fire insurances shall be subject to the Condition of Average .
 
2.                   COMMUNICATING BUILDINGS: All buildings communicating directly other than by Double Fireproof Doors or Fireproof compartment, or in the case of sheds or buildings protected by an approved automatic Sprinkler Installation, by single fireproof Doors, are to be deemed and rated as one risk
 
3.                   WAREHOUSE: Unless otherwise classified, a Warehouse forming a separate risk shall be rated according to the appropriate Occupational/hazard classification.
 
 
SECTIION G:     SHORT PERIOD RATES
 
The following scale of rates shall apply to Policies issued or renewed for less than one year except as otherwise provided:
 
 Period (not exceeding)
 
1 day               ……………                    …………..                     5%        of annual rate
3 days              ……………                    …………..                     8%        of annual rate
1 week             ……………                    …………..               12.,5%       of annual rate
1 month           ……………                    …………..                     20%      of annual rate
2 months          ……………                    …………..                     40%   of annual rate
3 months          ……………                    …………..                     50%      of annual rate
4 months          ……………                    …………..                     62.5%   of annual rate
6 months          ……………                    …………..                     70%      of annual rate
8 months          ……………                    …………..                     80%   of annual rate
Period (exceeding) 8 months              …………..                     Full annual premium
 
Policies issued for a short period may not be extended upon payment of the difference between the premium for the short period and that for the extended period.
 
 
SECTION  H: LOSS OF PROFITS
 
AVAILABILITY
 
Only if Fire and Perils cover in force
 
PERILS
 
The same as in force for Fire and Perils
 
GROSS PROFIT RATING
 
The same as in force for Fire and Perils but the percentage of same is dependent upon the selected Indemnity Period
 
INDEMNITY PERIOD & MULTIPLIERS
 
As selected i.e. the time that it would take to re-build the premises and re-equip or re-stock following Material damage leading to loss of profits.
 
Fire and Perils rate percentages applied on the basis rate (The Average rate on Fire Policy) to be utilized:
 
INDEMNITY PERIOD                              MULTIPLIER
Up to    3 Months                      =          75%
Up to    4 Months                      =          90%
6 Months                      =          110%    -           Applied to the Gross Profit
9 Months                      =          130%                anticipated for 12 Months
12 Months                    =          150%
 
15 Months                    =          145%
18 Months                    =          140%    -           Applied to the Gross Profit
 
24 Months                    =          125%                anticipated for the full period
 (Not applicable to Wages, Standing Charges and Auditors Fees and Claims Preparation Costs which 100%)
 
 DEPOSIT PREMIUM CLAUSE
 
Only allow the 80% factor for larger risks though all should be adjusted at the end of the Policy Period on actual declared figures.
 
AUDITORS FEES
 
Should reflect the agreed annual audit fee and no less;
 
125% OF Basis Rate Applied on the Fee
 
 WAGES
 
Either Covered as part of the GP figure or Dual Basis;
 
Dual Basis Wages Multiplier Tables attached
 
WARNING
 
Always insist upon; audited accounts for a period of not less than three years prior to cover to enable you to compare with budgeted/projected estimates.
 
  
SECTION  I:       GENERAL NOTES
 
 Treatment of Assets All Risks
 
As a guide, AAR Covers will only be provided where it is shown that the Risk, business is professionally managed and also on the basis of the following guidelines:
  
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Only risks with Asset values in excess of K25 billion or $5million should be considered
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The IAZ approved wording should be used
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The various sections should first be rated separately (fire material damage, business interruption, money, electronic equipment, etc) and the net rate obtained by dividing the total premium by the Declared value for Material Damage & Business Interruption. Each company should give it’s own treatment of M P L 
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The limits of liability must not exceed 50% of the declared values
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The minimum deductible on major perils is 10% minimum of loss.
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The sub classes limits individually must not exceed 20% of the limits under the fire section
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Sufficient risk information, including losses in the past five years must always be provided. 
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Risk Management Programmes available at the company (proposer’s) premises
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Engineering Department like Machinery Breakdown, CAR, excluded
 
 
1.                   For Classification List of Risks retable under this Guide see Appendix ‘A’
 
(i)                  Risks which are marked F+ are deemed to be extra hazardous and should be under written with caution.  These may be referred with a detailed Risk Survey Report to Management for confirmation of rating.
 
(ii)                This Occupational Classification is not exhaustive and any occupation not specifically mentioned should be classified to the nearest trade group or be referred to management.
 
2.         For Determination of construction Standards              -           See Appendix ‘B’
3.         For Fire consequential Loss Wages Multipliers              -           See Appendix ‘C’
4.         IAZ Assets All Risks Wording                                          -           attached
 
ZAMBIAN FIRE INSURANCE RATING GUIDE
Appendix ‘A’
CLASSES FOR FIRE RATING
 
SCHEDULE OF OCCUPATION FOR FIRE RATING 1ST JULY 2005
 
NB
 
The Rating Group/Occupational classification must be applied in conjunction with the Construction Classes Massive, Mixed and Inferior (A, B & C) as defined in the Insurance Company’s Treaty.
 
 
Type of Risk/Occupation in Alphabetical Order
The list of different occupations cannot be exhaustive but can serve as a guideline for setting the basic Fire Rate.
 
Further                                                                          Rating             
Ref                                                                               Group             
 
A
Abattoirs                                                                        C                    
Abattoirs (with Fat rendering solvents)                          D                     
Acid Alkali & Soda Works/Factories                               C
Adhesives/Gum Factories (flammable Solvent based
Processes)                                                                       E
Adhesives/Gum Factories (water based)                       C
Agricultural showgrounds                                              C
Airated Waater Factories                                               B
Aircraft Hangars (no repairs)                                          C                    
Aircraft Freight Buildings                                                 C                    
Airport Passenger Buildings                                             A
Ammunitions Factories                                                   F+
Amusement parks & arcades                                         F
Animal Feed Factories & Dealers                                    E
Assembly Halls (without stage/concert)                         B
Assembly Halls (with Stage)                                            D
B
Bacon – Curing and Smoking Works                             C
Bacon – Curing and Smoking Works (not modern)       E
Bakeries                                                                          D
Blast and Stone Crushers                                               A
Banks                                                                             A*
Bars/Bottle Stores                                                           C
Battery Services Station                                                  D                     
Bicycle repair Shops                                                       D
Blacksmiths                                                                    C
Blind Manufacturers (Metal)                                           B                     
Blind Manufacturers (Metal)                                           E                     
Boarding House/Private Hotels                                      B*
Book Binding Works                                                       D
Boiler/Engine Sheds                                                        D
Boot and Shoe Factories-hand power only                   D                     
Boot and Shoe Factories – with power                          E
Boot and Shoe Factories – no plastics/rubber               E                     
Boot and Shoe Factories – (Other)                              F                      
Box Factories – Cardboard                                         D                     
Box Factories – (Metal Only)                                        B
Box Factories – (Timber)                                               E
Brake and Clutch Lining Manufacturers                      C
Breweries (no maltings)                                               A
Breweries (with maltings)                                             B
Brick and Tile Works                                                     D
Broadcasting Stations                                                  A
Brush and Broom Factories                                          F                      
Builders & Contractors Yards – no mechanical
                                                Wood working             D                     
Builders & Contractors Yards – with mechanical
                                                 Wood working            F                      
Bus Depots (no repairs)                                               B         
Bus Depots (with repairs)                                             C                    
 
C
Calico Printing Works                                                  C
Cane Factories                                                            F
Candle Factories