This course—Commercial Auto,
Surety, CIPs, and Miscellaneous Lines—begins with a description and brief
analysis of the typical structure and format of a contractor’s insurance
program. It provides an overview of various additional coverage needs of
many contractors, including auto liability, professional liability, pollution
liability, employment practices liability, directors and
officers liability, and fiduciary liability insurance. It also discusses
the two coverage triggers—occurrence and claims-made—with particular emphasis
on the latter which is often used with professional liability policies. In
addition, this course provides an overview of two special areas of
importance for contractors—consolidated insurance programs (CIPs) and
surety bonds.