UWR
Guidelines
Finance Questions
Agent/Named Insured Questions
Processes
100

What review's do we require a IR (inspection report)?

Vendor reported loss and foreclosure.  

100

What payment plans do we offer

Annual payment plan

3-payment

5-payment

10-payment

Mortgagee pay

100

What day do we mail out checks for RP?

Monday - Friday 

100

Does Bamboo have an online portal for our named insureds

Yes we do, if they are set up on e-delivery. 

100

How do you change a Risk Address and do you process the change right away



Submit a Additional Review ticket for a TL (Team Lead) to Review and wait for TL approval to process

200

What do we require for a TIV limit review?

We need the insureds contact information, email address, DOB and phone number. 

200

What fees does Bamboo have?

$70 New Business and Renewal Business

$10 instalments

$25 NSF

$10 Late Fee/ Reinstatement fee

2.78% for card fee

200

How many days after a check is issued that we can resend out the check?

30 days after a check has been issued

200

What if the named insured does not have a New Home Inspection Report, can we accept anything else? 

We can also accept the appraisal

200

Can you help me on the E&S program for the review?



We are unable to review any of the E&S program reviews. We are able to make changes on the E&S policies like the admitted products. 

Bonus: Email for E&S endo's endocancelupload@incontactemail.com 

300

What would we require for a VRLH review if the loss is for the same address but different named insured?

We would require most likely an inspection report or appraisal. 

If the insured can get the LOE for that loss specifically we can take that, photos and receipts from a licensed contractor. (If there was a pay out)

300

What are 2 additional scheduled personal property coverages that can be added to a policy? 

Jewelry, Furs, Cameras, Musical Instruments, Silverware, Golfers Equipment, Fine Arts, Postage Stamps, Rare and Current Coins, Fire Arms

300

When entering in a check request ticket, what steps should you put for finance to reissue a check?  

Please resend out the check the MA on file, verified MA, check has not been cashed

300

Can we update the 360V to have a pool on the property



Yes, we would need an EM stating that there is a pool on the property and then we would send to our underwriting team to review and make the changes to the 360V

Details for EM: size(sqft), photos, materials of pool

300

How do agent get discounts applied to the account?



The AG will need to email discounts@bambooinsurance.com with documentation for the discount they requested. All discounts will be pro-rated to the correct date.

400

What ticket would you use to order a virtual inspection?

Underwriting - Non-Renew/ Additional Unbound Review Ticket

400

What kind of heating is acceptable in a home?

If the heating source is thermostatically controlled and not listed under unacceptable risks in our guidelines, then it is fine. 

Examples of unacceptable heating sources: Dwellings with wood, coal, pellet, or kerosene stoves or space heaters that are the main source of heat, whether or not permanently installed and whether or not thermostatically controlled

400

Can Return Premiums be sent back to a credit card/debit card or to the routing and account number

No all Return Premiums are sent out via check through regulars mail.

400

How do we request to update the Roof Year

Need the photos and invoices/ permits

400

How do we add a second Named Insured to a policy?

Do the Named Insureds share the same last name
Yes - we can add with no documentation

No - We need a copy of the deed/title to complete the change. Or we could take a signed closing document. 

500

What are the time turn around times for underwriting reviews? 

VRLH TAT: "This review may take up to 21 business days from the time UW is notified that we have received all needed items. If the review goes over 30 calendar days without being completed, you may contact us so we can check on the status."

 

All other UWRs TAT: "The average handling time for all other underwriting review is 1-3 Business Days (BDs) and you will receive an email stating whether the review has been accepted or rejected."

500

Is coverage C in a HO3 an opened or named peril

Named, section 12.1

500

What is the CC and ACH ticket for

Same day void for payments


500

Can we waive the 2.78% fee one time?

No this is a 3rd party fee, not a bamboo fee



500

 How can we change a NI name on a policy



We need a copy of the DL, legal docs(marriage cert)