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Zorluk: ZorTerrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)

A risk director for a hospitality corporation is negotiating renewal terms for their commercial inland marine and general liability policies. The carrier provides a mandatory disclosure detailing the premium for coverage under the federal terrorism backstop program. The director questions whether they are obligated to accept this coverage and how the program is activated in the event of a catastrophic incident.

Which of the following is the legally accurate response regarding these statutory provisions?

  1. A
    The carrier is obligated to offer the coverage, but if the corporation accepts it, the federal government assumes the role of primary insurer and directly pays the corporation for all losses.
  2. B
    The carrier may choose not to offer the coverage in certain territories, provided the state Insurance Commissioner formally certifies the event to activate the federal risk-sharing provisions.
  3. The carrier is obligated to offer the coverage on terms consistent with other perils, but the corporation may voluntarily reject it; additionally, an event triggers the program only if certified by the Secretary of the Treasury.Cevap
  4. D
    The corporation is statutorily required to purchase the coverage because commercial entities are prohibited from utilizing risk retention for catastrophic perils under the federal backstop.

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The carrier is obligated to offer the coverage on terms consistent with other perils, but the corporation may voluntarily reject it; additionally, an event triggers the program only if certified by the Secretary of the Treasury.
The statutory framework requires commercial property and casualty insurers to 'make available' coverage for certified acts of terrorism on identical terms to other perils. However, the purchase is voluntary for the insured. Furthermore, for the federal risk-sharing mechanisms to apply, the event must be officially certified by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with other designated federal officials.

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1
Analyze the insurer's obligation under the federal statute.
The statute contains a 'make available' provision, meaning the insurer must offer terrorism coverage on the same terms and conditions as coverage for non-terrorism events.
This is a core requirement to ensure commercial entities have access to catastrophic risk transfer.
2
Evaluate the policyholder's obligation regarding the coverage.
The policyholder (the corporation) is not mandated to purchase the coverage and retains the right to voluntarily reject it.
The law mandates the offer, not the acceptance, allowing businesses to choose risk retention.
3
Identify the authority responsible for activating the federal backstop.
An act of terrorism must be officially certified by the Secretary of the Treasury (in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General).
Federal risk-sharing funds cannot be deployed without this specific federal certification.

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