Why has my premium changed?
Our photographers policies are offered on a program basis that is renewed annually with the insurance company Chubb Canada. Chubb has required revised terms in order to continue offering the program. The increase in premiums is largely due to the high number and cost of claims paid out under this program.
Premiums are collected and kept in reserve in order to pay out claims as they arise. The insurance company must anticipate how much premium they will need to collect in order to have the funds available to pay out losses when they occur. In layman’s terms, they have to make an educated guess. The changes in premiums this year are a reflection of the loss ratio on the photographers program (total losses : total premiums). In order for an insurance program to remain viable, the amount paid out in losses cannot exceed the amount collected in premiums.
If you would like to discuss the changes to your renewal premium further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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