1. What is an Insurance endorsement?
An Insurance endorsement is a written statement added to an insurance policy that modifies the original contract. It can change or add details such as monetary value, contact information, and covered parties. Endorsements are attached to the front of the policy and become part of it.
2. Why do people purchase endorsements?
Endorsements are purchased by people to modify the original contracts of their insurance policies. For example, if someone has taken out an insurance policy for watercraft, but wants to be covered in case it’s stolen, they would purchase a named endorsement. These endorsements are attached to the front of the policy and become part of it.
3. Why are endorsements important?
Endorsements are important because they can add coverage for new situations, such as damage to a rental car or items that are stolen from an unlocked vehicle. They also come in several forms, but the most common is a blanket endorsement. Blanket endorsements cover many policies under one umbrella and do not list specific policies. Named endorsements apply only to a certain policy such as those for an individual vehicle.
4. How can endorsements be purchased?
Endorsements can be purchased by contacting the insurance company and describing exactly what is needed to add coverage in a specific situation. For example, if someone needs to add blanket protection for their rental car when it’s in use, they would contact the insurance provider and describe when and how often they rent a car.
5. Types of endorsements?
Endorsements come in different forms. The most common types are blanket endorsements and named endorsements, but there are also specific endorsements that only pertain to certain situations.
Blanket Endorsement:
A blanket endorsement is a type of endorsement that covers many policies under one umbrella. It doesn’t list all of the policies on the document itself.
Named Endorsement:
A named endorsement is an endorsement that applies only to one policy. For example, if someone needed to add specific coverage for their vehicle, they would need a named endorsement.
Specific Endorsement:
A specific endorsement is an endorsement that pertains to one type of circumstance. If someone had damage due to hail, they would need a specific endorsement for hail damage.
