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ALL APPLICANTS (EXCEPT VIRGINIA): BY COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT IS APPLYING FOR COVERAGE WITH
EITHER COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY, AN AUTHORIZED SURPLUS LINES INSURER OR ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY OR
ARGONAUT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, A LICENSED INSURER.
VIRGINIA APPLICANTS: BY COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT IS APPLYING FOR COVERAGE WITH COLONY
SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, AN AUTHORIZED SURPLUS LINES INSURER.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Policy Period Requested: From ________________________________ To ___________________________________
Business Trade Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________________________ City _______________________________
County ____________________________ State ______ Zip Code _______________ Phone _____________________
Inspection Contact Person and phone # _________________________________________________________________
Years this business entity has been in operation? _________________
If less than three (3) years, explain in detail prior experience and any Specialized Training or Certification:
Business Entity: Individual Partnership Corporation LLC Other ______________________________
What is your Website address? http://www. ______________________________________________________________
GENERAL UNDERWRITING INFORMATION
1. What are your total gross receipts for:
a) Dealer Sales: $ ________________________________
b) Service/Repairs: $ _____________________________
2. Please provide your percentage of operations. Must total 100%. (*complete additional Questionnaire.)
Repair Sales
Private Passenger Autos, SUVs, Pick-ups and Vans Service (122100) or Sales (122000)
%
%
Antique/Classic Autos Service (122015) or Sales (122005)
%
%
Auction (122739) *
%
Boat Service (122016) or Sales (122006)
%
%
Commercial Trucks and Trailers Service (122101) and Sales (122001) *
%
%
Emergency Vehicle Service (122011) or Sales (122003) *
%
%
Farming & Construction Equipment Service (122017) or Sales (122007) *
%
%
Mobility Service (122108) with Dealer Operations (122109)
%
%
Motorcycle – Franchised Sales (122742) or Service (122748) *
%
%
Motorcycle – Non-franchised Sales (122742) or Service (122748) *
%
%
Parking Lots/Structures (122113)
%
Repossessors (Storage Lot Only)(122114)
%
RV Service – Motorhome and Camping Trailers (122010) or Sales (122009) *
%
%
Salvage Yard Service (122115) with Dealer Operations (122113) *
%
%
Storage Facilities/Lots (122102) *
%
Towing Operators (122104)
%
Valet (122103) *
%
Wholesale Dealer (122740) *
%
Other:
%
%
GARAGE APPLICATION
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3. Related Operations – Incidental to garage operations (Rating Basis is gross receipts unless otherwise specified)
Related Operations Class Rating Basis
Auto Parts/Over the counter parts and auto accessory sales
$
Bldg./Premises Lessors Risk located on the same premises you conduct garage operations
Rating basis: Area in square feet
Car Washes – Self Service
Rating Basis: Flat charge
Concessionaires – NOC $
Gasoline Stations – Self Service
Rating Basis: # of Gallons sold annually
Grocery Stores - NOC $
Hotels & Motels (for beds and showers at a truck stop) $
LPG Sales $
Machine Shops – NOC (for machining work done for other garages) $
Manufacturing/Assembly – describe operations in detail:
$
Offsite Welding Repairs (Agricultural)
$
Mobility/Adaptability Ramp/Accessory $
Pressure/Power Washing $
Restaurants (for food & drink prepared by insured, usually relates to auctions or truck
stops)
$
Stores – NOC (Clothing/Supplies)
$
Vacant Land
Rating basis: # acres
Welding (for offsite repair, usually relates to agriculture businesses)
Rating basis: Flat charge
4. Locations where you conduct Garage Operations (include Zip Code) – or indicate operations are on mobile basis.
a)
b)
c)
d)
5. Do you have an ownership interest in or operate any other business? Yes No
a) If “Yes”, provide business name and physical address: ______________________________________________
b) Describe the operation of the business: ___________________________________________________________
c) What is the relationship between the business indicated in question a) and the business we are being asked to
insure? ____________________________________________________________________________________
d) Are there any shared employees between these businesses? Yes No
6. Do you rent any space at this location to another business? Yes No
a) If “Yes”, what is the nature of that business? _______________________________________________________
b) Do renters carry their own insurance? Yes No
7. Do you lease or rent vehicles or dealer tags? Yes No
a) If “Yes”, are the leasing or rental operations covered elsewhere? Yes No
b) Provide carrier name, policy number and policy dates? ______________________________________________
8. Are autos loaned to customers? Yes No
a) Is there a contract agreement? Yes No
b) Do you get a copy of the driver’s license? Yes No
c) Do you verify that the customer has auto insurance? Yes No
d) What is the minimum age? _____________________________________________________________________
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9. Are firearms kept on the premises? Yes No
10. Do you have any dogs on the premises? Yes No
If “Yes”, are they kept in a pen and away from customers during business hours? Yes No
11. Do you tow for hire? (If “Yes”, complete Tow Truck Questionnaire) Yes No
12. Do you drive customers’ vehicles for the purpose of pick up and/or delivery? Yes No
If “Yes”, how many times per week? _________ How far from your shop? _________ miles.
13. How many Transporter or Repairer Plates (Non-Dealer) do you have? _____________________________________
If any, how are they used? ________________________________________________________________________
Provide plate numbers: __________________________________________________________________________
14. What is your lot security: None Fence & Gate Post & Cable In Building
Other - Describe _____________________________________________________________________________
15. Where are vehicle keys kept when the lot or shop is closed? Key Cabinet Taken Home In/On the Vehicle
16. Do you park customer’s vehicles on the street? Yes No
17. Do you ever store or display autos, owned or non-owned, at a different location or lot other than where you conduct
Garage Operations? Yes No
If yes, provide details of where and how often:
18. Racing: a) Do you have an owned vehicle racing or exhibition exposure? Yes No
b) Do you service any vehicles involved in racing or exhibition events? Yes No
If “Yes”, _______%
c) Do you sponsor any racing related activities? Yes No
If “Yes”, provide details:
19. Prior Carrier Information (must be completed unless New Venture):
Policy Year
Current Carrier
$
Prior Carrier
$
Prior Carrier
$
20. Loss History for three (3) Years (must be completed unless New Venture):
No Known Losses Losses Reported in Last thirty-six (36) months (Attached loss runs or complete details below)
Date of Loss
Amount
Description of Loss
21. In the past three (3) years, have you ever had insurance for this type of operation cancelled, declined or the policy
renewal refused? (Missouri Applicants - Do not answer this question) Yes No
If “Yes”, explain:
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22. DEALERS & SERVICE RATING EXPOSURE BASIS: Must list ALL Owners, Employees, Drivers & 1099 Contractors
that are not required to carry their own insurance.
(This must be fully completed. If you attach a separate employee list, include all of this information for each person listed.)
Name
Date of
Birth
Driver
License
Number
State
of
License
CDL?
Y/N
Furnished
Auto?
Y/N
Personal
Auto
Policy in
force?
Y/N
Violations &
Accidents Past
Three (3) Years
Full or
Part
Time
Job Title/Duties
Attach Additional Employee Extension if additional space is needed.
23. DEALERS ONLY or SERVICE WITH SCHEDULED AUTOS: List ALL Family members and non-family members
(except customers) and indicate if they are furnished an auto for personal use or if they may be provided an auto for
regular use, but not regularly furnished or if they have the opportunity to drive a scheduled auto?
Name
Date of
Birth
Dri
ver License
Number
State of
License
Will drive
for
or
Work
in
business?
Y
/
N
Furnished
Auto?
Y/N
Personal
Auto
Policy in
force?
Y
/
N
Violations & Accidents
Past 3 Years
Relationship
24. DEALERS ONLY or SERVICE WITH SCHEDULED AUTOS:
Have all members of your household been disclosed on this application? Yes No
If “No”, please explain:
25. DEALERS ONLY or SERVICE WITH SCHEDULED AUTOS:
Have all drivers, such as children away from home or in college, who may operate your vehicles on a regular or
infrequent basis, been listed on this application? Yes No
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SALES QUESTIONS
26. Do you have a dealer’s license? Yes No
What state(s) are you licensed in? __________________________________________________________________
27. What is the total number of plates issued in association with your dealer’s license? ___________________________
Category How many plates for each category
Autos
Boats
Motorcycles
Trailers
28. Who drives or transports vehicles to your lot? Insured/Employees Contract Drivers Transporter
29. Do you drive newly acquired autos over three hundred (300) road miles Yes No
(fifty (50) miles for KS, KY, NH, MD, ME or WV) from point of purchase to your lot?
If “Yes”,
a) How many trips per year? _______
b) How far one-way for longest trip? _______ (road miles)
30. Do you deliver vehicles to customers after the sale is complete? Yes No
If “Yes”,
a) How many trips per year? _______
b) How far one-way for longest trip? _______ (road miles)
c) Who drives the vehicles to the customer’s destination?
Insured/Employees Contract Drivers Transporter
31. How many vehicles do you sell per year? _______
a) What percentage is sold “sight unseen” over the internet? _______ (Vehicle sale is not completed on the lot)
If over 15% of total vehicles sold, provide website address: http://www. _________________________________
b) How many vehicles do you sell per year on consignment? _______ (Attach Consignment Agreement)
c) What % of these are salvage titled vehicles? _________ %
32. If you repair salvage titled vehicles prior to sale, are repairs:
Structural _______% Mechanical _______% Cosmetic _______%
33. Do you repossess the vehicles you sell yourself? Yes No
34. Do you always ride along on test drives? Yes No
If “No”,
a) Do you get a copy of the customer’s drivers license and verify that they carry insurance? Yes No
b) Do you allow over-night test drives? Yes No
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SERVICE QUESTIONS
35. What percentage of your work is? (Must total 100%)
Alignment %
Lift Kit (See # 40) %
Sound/Alarm System %
Batteries %
Muffler %
Suspension/Frame %
Body (not fiberglass) %
Oil & Lube %
Tires (See # 42) %
Brakes %
Paint (See # 41) %
Trailer Hitches %
Engine Overhaul %
Radiator %
Transmission %
Fiberglass %
Roadside Assistance %
Tune Up %
Blade/Cutting
Equip/Chippers
%
Wash/Detail %
Frame Straightening
(
indicate)
Laser Digital
Optical Mechanical
%
Custom/Fabrication* %
Performance Enhancement* %
Other* %
*Describe:
36. Do you outsource or subcontract any work? Yes No
If “Yes”, provide details and confirm certs are obtained:
37. Are signs posted to keep customers out of the work area? Yes No
38. Do you sell gasoline? Yes No
If “Yes”, a) Is it: Self-Service Full Service
b) How many gallons do you sell annually? _______________________
39. Do you sell Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)? Yes No
If “Yes”, a) Is the storage tank protected by collision barriers? Yes No
b) Are “No Smoking” signs posted? Yes No
c) Do only qualified operators fill customer’s tanks? Yes No
d) How many feet separate storage tank from adjacent buildings & vehicles? ____________
40. If you install Lift Kits, do you lift over 6”? Yes No
What percentage is: Body Lifts _____% Suspension Lifts _____%
What is your training and experience? _______________________________________________________________
41. If you paint, do you have a spray paint booth/separate room? Yes No
If “Yes”, is booth/room well ventilated? Yes No
42. If you sell or service Tires (other than Motorcycle or Roadside Assistance) complete the following section:
a) What percentage of Tires sold are (quantity, not gross receipts):
New Tires _____% Used Tires _____% Recap Tires _____%
b) What percentage of your work is: Service only, no sales _____%
Describe: __________________________________________________________________________________
c) What percentage of your work is:
Specialty Tires _____% Off Road _____% Racing _____% Const/ Farm Equip _____%
d) Do you perform quality control to verify proper installation, Yes No
tightened lug nuts and matched tire sizes?
e) Do you sell new tires manufactured more than three (3) years ago? Yes No
f) For vehicles without dual axles, when selling less than four (4) tires, Yes No
are the newest always installed on the rear axle?
g) Do you sell used tires manufactured over four (4) years ago, Yes No
or with less than 4/32 of useable tread depth?
h) If you sell used tires, what method do you use to mark them? _________________________________________
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COVERAGE REQUESTED (MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY)
Liability Limit: $ ____________________________ each accident, $ __________________ aggregate
Liability Deductible: $500 $1,000 $2,500
Medical Payments Limit: $ ___________________ Premises Only Combined
Garagekeepers If this coverage is chosen, please complete the following chart:
Location #
Average # of Vehicles on Lot
Average Value per Vehicle
Maximum Limit per Vehicle Total Lot Limit
1
$ $
2
$ $
3
$ $
4
$ $
Garagekeepers per policy options:
Choose One: Legal Liability Primary
Per Vehicle Deductible: $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000
Garagekeepers (coverages selected by location):
Location #
Choose One for each location if coverage desired:
Check if coverage desired:
Specified Causes of Loss Comprehensive Collision
1
2
3
4
Garagekeepers Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible Options (applies to Comprehensive Primary only):
Location #
Wind/Hail/Flood Exclusion
applies to:
Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible
Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible
applies to:
Wind, Hail
and Flood
Wind/Hail
only
Flood Only
Per vehicle: Aggregate:
Wind, Hail
and Flood
Wind/Hail
only
Flood Only
1
$ $
2
$ $
3
$ $
4
$ $
Garagekeepers Earthquake Restriction (applies to comprehensive primary only within building storage)
Location #
Earthquake per vehicle deductible:
1
$
2
$
3
$
4
$
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Dealers Physical Damage If this coverage is chosen, please complete the following chart:
Location #
Average # of Vehicles on Lot
Average Value per Vehicle
Maximum Limit per Vehicle Total Lot Limit
1
$ $
2
$ $
3
$ $
4
$ $
Per Vehicle Deductible: $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000
Dealers Physical Damage (coverages selected by location):
Location #
Choose One for each location if coverage desired:
Check if coverage desired:
Specified Causes of Loss
Comprehensive
Collision
1
2
3
4
Dealers Physical Damage Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible Options (applies to SCOL and Comprehensive):
Location #
Wind/Hail/Flood Exclusion
applies to:
Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible
Wind/Hail/Flood Deductible
applies to:
Wind, Hail
and Flood
Wind/Hail
only
Flood Only
Per vehicle: Aggregate:
Wind, Hail
and Flood
Wind/Hail
only
Flood Only
1
$ $
2
$ $
3
$ $
4
$ $
Dealers Physical Damage Earthquake restriction (applies only with in building storage):
Location #
Earthquake per vehicle deductible:
1
$
2
$
3
$
4
$
Type of vehicles: New Used
Interests Covered: Owner Owner and Creditor Consignment
Loss Payee: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Optional Coverages:
Additional Insured & Relationship _____________________________________________________________
Broad Form Products Liability
Broadened Coverage – Garage
Cyber Suite (Cyber Liability, Data Compromise, Identity Theft Recovery) Cyber Liability SERP
Drive Other Car Coverage (Number of individuals other than spouse: _____)
Errors and Omissions for Auto Dealers
False Pretense – select limit: $25,000 $50,000 $100,000
Fire Legal Liability: $50,000 $ _________________
Hired Auto – Cost of Hire: ___________
Waiver of Subrogation
Watercraft Liability
Commercial Property Coverage Part (attach Garage Property Questionnaire/Accord 140 and TRIA Notice)
Available for Dealers and Scheduled Autos only:
Personal Injury Protection (signed state form selecting or rejecting coverage is required)
Uninsured Motorist $ __________________ (signed state form selecting or rejecting coverage is required)
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Specifically Described Autos (use ACORD 127 for additional vehicles):
Are all the scheduled units registered and titled in the business name? Yes No
If “No”, explain:
Auto
#
Year Make/Model
VIN
Radius
GVW Primary Driver Description of Use
1
2
3
4
5
Auto
#
Stated
Amount
Comp or
SCOL
COMP/SCOL
Deductible
Collision
Collision
Deductible
On-Hook
On-Hook
Limit
Comp or
SCOL
(collision
included)
On-Hook
Deductible
1 $
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$
Check to
include Bailees
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
2 $
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$
Check to
include Bailees
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
3 $
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$
Check to
include Bailees
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
4 $
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$
Check to
include Bailees
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
5 $
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$500
$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
Yes
No
$
Check to
include Bailees
SCOL
Comp
$500
$1,000
$2,500
Optional Scheduled Auto Coverages:
Rental Reimbursement
Maximum Daily Amount $_____________ Number of Days _________
SCOL
Comp
Collision
Auto Loan/Lease Gap
Additional Interest for autos only:
Vehicle #
Names/Address: Interest
1
Loss Payee
Lessor
2
Loss Payee
Lessor
3
Loss Payee
Lessor
FRAUD STATEMENT/SIGNATURES
THE FRAUD STATEMENT APPLICABLE TO YOU APPEARS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE OF THIS INSURANCE
APPLICATION. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY AND SIGN YOUR APPLICATION.
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FRAUD STATEMENTS
FRAUD STATEMENT
(Not applicable in the states mentioned below where a specific warning applies.)
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or
statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning
any fact material thereto, may be committing a fraudulent insurance act, and may be subject to a civil penalty or fine.
Alabama
Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false
information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to restitution, fines, or confinement in prison, or
any combination thereof.
Arkansas, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Rhode Island, West Virginia
Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false
information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
Colorado
It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to an insurance company for the purpose of
defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance and civil
damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance company who knowingly provides false, incomplete, or misleading facts
or information to a policyholder or claimant for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policyholder or claimant
with regard to a settlement or award payable for insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within
the Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Florida
Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a statement of claim or an application
containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information is guilty of a felony of the third degree.
Kansas
Any person who, knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents, causes to be presented or prepares with knowledge or belief that
it will be presented to or by an insurer, purported insurer, broker or any agent thereof, any written, electronic, electronic impulse,
facsimile, magnetic, oral, or telephonic communication or statement as part of, or in support of, an application for the issuance of,
or the rating of an insurance policy for personal or commercial insurance, or a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an
insurance policy for commercial or personal insurance which such person knows to contain materially false information concerning
any fact material thereto; or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a
fraudulent insurance act.
Kentucky
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance
containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material
thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime.
Maine
It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of
defrauding the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines or denial of insurance benefits.
Maryland
Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly or
willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in
prison.
New Jersey, New Mexico
Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false
information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to civil fines and criminal penalties.
Ohio
Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against an insurer, submits an application or files a
claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.
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Oklahoma
WARNING: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds
of an insurance policy containing any false, incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony.
Oregon
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud or solicit another to defraud the insurer by submitting an application
containing a false statement as to any material fact may be violating state law.
Pennsylvania
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or
statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning
any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil
penalties.
Pennsylvania (Auto)
Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure or defraud any insurer files an application or claim containing any false,
incomplete or misleading information shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and the payment of a
fine of up to $15,000.
Tennessee, Virginia, Washington
It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of
defrauding the company. Penalties include imprisonment, fines and denial of insurance benefits.
New York
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or
statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning
any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to
exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each such violation.
New York (Auto)
Any person who knowingly makes or knowingly assists, abets, solicits or conspires with another to make a false report of the theft,
destruction, damage or conversion of any motor vehicle to a law enforcement agency, the department of motor vehicles or an
insurance company, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed
five thousand dollars and the value of the subject motor vehicle or stated claim for each violation.
SIGNATURES
DO NOT SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS APPLICATION AND THE APPLICABLE FRAUD WARNING(S).
I have reviewed the contents of this application and with my signature, I declare to the best of my knowledge that all statements herein are true
and no material facts have been suppressed or misstated. I am also aware that my operation may be inspected by the Insurance Company.
APPLICANT/NAMED INSURED
APPLICANT/NAMED INSURED SIGNATURE DATE
Agent/Broker:
Are you personally familiar with this Applicant’s operations? Yes No
Did your office control this risk in the past year? Yes No
AGENT’S OR BROKER’S NAME AND ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER LICENSE NO.
AGENT’S OR BROKER’S SIGNATURE DATE