How To Insure A Mobile Home

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1 Wilshire Insurance Company ARIZONA MOBILE HOME PROGRAM PREFERRED, ELITE, SEASONAL, RENTAL/COMMERCIAL P. O. Box Phoenix, AZ (602) FAX: (602) EFFECTIVE 8/1/2002 New Business 8/1/2002 Renewal Business Revised 7/1/02

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3 TERRITORY DEFINITIONS Territory 1* Maricopa County City of Apache Junction *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion applies to Territory 1. Territory 2 Remainder of State MOBILE HOME VALUATION When determining mobile home value use ACTUAL CASH VALUE. For further assistance, check with local dealers, local lenders and/or refer to independent valuation guides such as the NADA Guide. BINDING AUTHORITY For coverage to begin as requested, the application must be fully completed, signed and mailed within 72 hours of the requested effective date. Otherwise coverage is bound 12:01 A.M. the day received by our General Agent. Submit risks, as defined in the Underwriting Guidelines, should be sent to our General Agent, clearly indicating coverage is not bound. If found acceptable, effective date of coverage will be the requested date, if mailed within 72 hours of this date or 12:01 A.M. the day coverage is deemed acceptable. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF BINDING AUTHORITY When impending severe weather conditions, disaterous events (natural or man made) or civil unrest exist in a given area, do not accept: 1. Applications for new coverage. 2. Increased limits on existing Wilshire policies. 3. Renewals requesting increased limits on existing Wilshire policies. MINIMUM PREMIUM RULE A minimum written premium of $40 will apply to all policies. INSTALLMENT BILLING RULE A fully earned Premium Installment Charge of $5.00 will be assessed on each installment for all insureds electing to pay on an installment basis. ENDORSEMENT RULES 1. All changes requiring adjustment of premium shall be computed on a pro rate basis. 2. If an outstanding policy is amended and results in a premium adjustment of less than $5.00, the adjustment may be waived unless the insured requests the return premium. 3

4 UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES PHOTOS REQUIRED (FRONT & BACK) ON ALL MOBILE HOMES OVER 15 YEARS GENERAL UNDERWRITING 1. The Mobile Home and premises must be well maintained with no evidence of poor upkeep. 2. Attached structures must be added to the value of the mobile home and rated accordingly. 3. Unattached structures must be listed, described and rated according to the listed rates for Other Structures valued above package limits. 4. Mobile homes must be insured to 100% of value. 5. Satellite dishes and related equipment outside the mobile home are covered under radio and antenna cover age. This coverage should be increased to allow for the value of this equipment. See Optional Coverage. SUBMIT - DO NOT BIND 1. Personal Property valued above 75% of the value of the mobile home. A personal property inventory should accompany the application. 2. Individual Other Structures that exceed $10,000, submit with photo. 3. Mobile Home coverage request for greater than $75,000. Attach photo. 4. Mobile Homes with more than two mortgagees, individual or dealer as a mortgagee. No Secured Interest Protection if dealer or individual as lienholder. 5. Mobile Homes with swimming pools. Attach photo of pool area. Pool must be completely enclosed by a four foot high fence with a locked gate. Liability coverage will not be increased above the package limit. 6. Auxiliary Heating Devices or Woodstove Complete woodburning stove inspection report and submit with photos showing the stove and flue exit. Requirement for all units except those originally installed by the manufacturer. Kerosene heaters are not acceptable. 7. Insured with two or more losses in the past 5 years. Submit with loss details. (Date of loss, cause, amount of loss) 8. Scheduled Personal Property All items must be submitted with current appraisal or bill of sale. Coverage is not bound until approved. Maximum limit is $10,000, all classes combined. 9. Rental policies with more than 10 units. RISKS NOT ACCEPTABLE 1. Vacant, custom or homemade units. 2. Applicants not gainfully employed. (Retired insured ACCEPTABLE) 3. Mobile Home where business is conducted on the premises. 4. Mobile Home with additions that are not professionally constructed of proper quality materials. 5. Applicants that have had any fire, theft, flood or liability loss in the past 3 years. 6. Liability coverage on mobile homes located on working farms. 7. Mobile Homes located within 1000 feet from any river or flood zone. 8. Mobile Homes without utility service. 9. Mobile Homes on raised poles or pilings. 10. Mobile Homes on a dealer s lot. 11. Mobile Homes with wood or coal burning stoves, heaters, or fireplaces that are the primary source of heat. 12. Mobile Homes located in areas at risk for unusual exposure hazards. Including but not limited to brush fires, snow and/or mudslides, flooding and/or severe wind. 13. Barns used to house or feed animals. 14. Liability coverage if a trampoline is on the premises 15. Travel trailers unless permanently located, wheels removed, tied down and skirted. 16. Singlewide mobile homes joined together without a common roof. 17. Mobile Homes that have been totally enclosed or substantially modified. 18. Applicants who own, keep or shelter, even temporarily, or plan to own, keep or shelter, even temporarily, any of the following types of animals: German Shepherd, Doberman, Pit Bull, Chow, Rottweiler, Great Dane, Akita, Wolf or Wolf Hybrid, including mixed breed animals whereby one or more of the breeds is one of the aforementioned breeds, or any animal with a previous bite history, exotic pets or ranch/farm animals. 19. Applicants or spouse that have had a bankruptcy, repossession, foreclosure, judgement, multiple bad debts or charge offs in the past 4 years and/or are delinquent in current mortgage payments. 20. Risks with potentially vicious or large dogs, unusual animals exposures or any livestock on premises. 4

5 DEFINITIONS PREFERRED PROGRAM This program is designed for newer mobile homes that are occupied by an insured either as a primary residence or a seasonal residence. All criteria listed on Page 4 of this Rate Guide must be met to be eligible for this program. ELITE PROGRAM This program is designed for mobile homes that are occupied by an insured either as a primary residence or a seasonal residence. RENTAL AND COMMERCIAL PROGRAM This program is designed for mobile homes that either the owner rents to a tenant for residential living or are used for light office, professional or institutional purposes. PROTECTED Mobile Home is located in a mobile home park, community or subdivision of 10 or more spaces or in protection class 1 8. UNPROTECTED Mobile Home is not located in a mobile home park, community or subdivision of 10 or more spaces and is in protection class PRIMARY RESIDENCE Owner occupied, used for year-round residence. Must be the owner s principal residence for at least 5 consecutive months during the year. MOBILE HOME AND ATTACHED STRUCTURES The definition of mobile home includes other structures attached to the mobile home including awnings, carports, fences, porches, decks, add-on rooms and garages. Add the value of these attached structures to that of the mobile home. OTHER STRUCTURES Other structures are structures located on the premises that are not attached to the mobile home. Examples include utility sheds, pump houses and unattached garages. Structures attached to the mobile home by only a fence, utility line or similar connection are also other structures. CREDITS AND SURCHARGES (maximum credit 25%) AGE OF INSURED CREDIT A 10% credit will apply if the insured is age 50 or older. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) PROTECTIVE SIDING CREDIT A 5% credit will apply if the mobile home is equipped with wood, masonite, vinyl, stone or brick veneer siding. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) TRANSFER CREDIT A 5% credit will apply if the named insured has been continuously insured for the prior twelve month period. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) TWO YEAR CLAIM FREE CREDIT A 10% credit will apply if the named insured has lived in the insured mobile home for at least two years claim free. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) NO LIENHOLDER CREDIT A 10% credit will apply if there is no lienholder for the insured mobile home. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) PROTECTIVE DEVICE CREDIT A 5% credit will apply if the mobile home is equipped with a smoke alarm and burglar alarm. (Available on Owner Occupied and Seasonal risks only.) SUPPLEMENTAL HEATING SURCHARGE A surcharge of $30.00 will apply to a mobile home equipped with a woodstove, coal, or heater. (Applies to all programs.) 5

6 PREFERRED PROGRAM EARTHQUAKE & MOLD COVERAGE EXCLUDED Package Program for Owner Occupied Primary and Seasonal Mobile Homes Package Includes: 50% Personal Property Coverage 10% Other Structure Coverage $100,000 Personal Liability Coverage $500 Medical Payments To Others Coverage Replacement Cost on Mobile Home Replacement Cost on Personal Property Flood Coverage Preferred Park Criteria $250 Deductible $1,000 Deductible on Water/Theft Maximum Credit 25% Age of Insured Credit - 10% Protective Siding Credit - 5% Transfer Credit - 5% Two Year Claim Free Credit - 10% No Lienholder Credit - 10% Protective Device Credit - 10% Supplemental Heating Surcharge + $30 Policy Fee $10 *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion applies to Territory 1 1. Mobile Home must be occupied as a permanent or seasonal residence. 2. Mobile Home must be located in a mobile home park or development of 25 spaces or more with paved and lighted streets. 3. Mobile Home must be located in protection class Mobile Home must be 12 years old or newer at policy inception. 5. Mobile Home must have a minimum value of $20, Mobile Home must be skirted. 7. Mobile Home must be well maintained. 8. Mobile Home must have hand rails on all stairwells and steps. VALUE OF VALUE OF MOBILE HOME TERRITORY 1* TERRITORY 2 MOBILE HOME TERRITORY 1* TERRITORY 2 20,000 $263 $243 45,001-46,000 $427 $394 20,001-21,000 $268 $248 46,001-47,000 $433 $401 21,001-22,000 $274 $254 47,001-48,000 $440 $407 22,001-23,000 $280 $259 48,001-49,000 $446 $413 23,001-24,000 $286 $265 49,001-50,000 $453 $419 24,001-25,000 $292 $270 50,001-51,000 $459 $425 25,001-26,000 $298 $276 51,001-52,000 $466 $431 26,001-27,000 $304 $281 52,001-53,000 $473 $437 27,001-28,000 $310 $287 53,001-54,000 $479 $443 28,001-29,000 $316 $292 54,001-55,000 $486 $449 29,001-30,000 $322 $297 55,001-56,000 $492 $455 30,001-31,000 $328 $304 56,001-57,000 $499 $461 31,001-32,000 $335 $310 57,001-58,000 $505 $467 32,001-33,000 $342 $316 58,001-59,000 $512 $473 33,001-34,000 $348 $322 59,001-60,000 $518 $479 34,001-35,000 $355 $328 60,001-61,000 $525 $485 35,001-36,000 $361 $334 61,001-62,000 $531 $491 36,001-37,000 $368 $340 62,001-63,000 $538 $497 37,001-38,000 $374 $346 63,001-64,000 $545 $504 38,001-39,000 $381 $352 64,001-65,000 $551 $510 39,001-40,000 $387 $358 65,001-66,000 $558 $516 40,001-41,000 $394 $364 66,001-67,000 $564 $522 41,001-42,000 $400 $370 67,001-68,000 $571 $528 42,001-43,000 $407 $376 68,001-69,000 $577 $534 43,001-44,000 $414 $382 69,001-70,000 $584 $540 44,001-45,000 $420 $388 ADD'L. RATE PER $1000 $6.00 $6.00 6

7 PREFERRED PROGRAM OPTIONAL COVERAGE Personal Liability Coverage/Medical Payments To Others Limit of Liability $100,000/$500 $300,000/$500 Premium Add $10.00 To Increase Medical Payments to Others Coverage to $1,000, add $5. Additional Limits Coverage B Other Structures (per $100 of coverage) Territory 1* $.30 Territory 2 $.27 *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion applies to Territory 1. Additional Limits Coverage C Personal Property (per $100 of coverage) Territory 1 $.60 Territory 2 $.57 Deductible Options (Excluding Water/Theft Losses) Deductible $250 $500 $1,000 Credit Subtract $15.00 Subtract $25.00 Replacement Cost Coverage Mobile Home Replacement Cost PLUS Coverage Mobile Home Mobile Home must be insured to 100% replacement cost, valued at a minimum of $36 per square foot, and considered a Protected Risk. This coverage is available on Mobile Homes 20 years and newer for no additional premium. Coverage must be requested. A 20% surcharge will apply to Mobile Homes 21 to 25 years old. Replacement Cost Coverage Personal Property To Delete Credit $.30 per $100 of Personal Property Coverage Flood Coverage To Delete Credit $25.00 Earthquake Coverage $10.00 See Page 10 for Additional Optional Coverage 7

8 Amount of 1985 & Newer Territory 1* & Older 1985 & Newer Territory & Older Insurance Prot. Unprot. Prot. Unprot. Prot. Unprot. Prot. Unprot. Prot. Unprot. Prot. Unprot. 9,001-10,000 $220 $278 $229 $289 $262 $334 $212 $267 $219 $278 $251 $319 10,001-11,000 $229 $289 $238 $300 $272 $347 $220 $277 $228 $288 $261 $332 11,001-12,000 $237 $299 $246 $311 $282 $360 $228 $287 $236 $299 $270 $344 12,001-13,000 $245 $310 $255 $323 $292 $373 $236 $298 $245 $310 $280 $357 13,001-14,000 $254 $321 $264 $334 $302 $386 $244 $308 $253 $321 $290 $369 14,001-15,000 $262 $332 $273 $345 $312 $399 $252 $318 $262 $331 $299 $382 15,001-16,000 $271 $343 $281 $357 $322 $412 $261 $329 $270 $342 $309 $394 16,001-17,000 $279 $353 $290 $368 $332 $425 $269 $339 $279 $353 $319 $407 17,001-18,000 $287 $364 $299 $379 $343 $438 $277 $349 $287 $363 $329 $419 18,001-19,000 $296 $375 $308 $391 $353 $451 $285 $360 $296 $374 $338 $432 19,001-20,000 $304 $386 $316 $402 $363 $464 $293 $370 $304 $385 $348 $445 20,001-21,000 $310 $393 $322 $409 $370 $473 $299 $378 $310 $393 $355 $454 21,001-22,000 $316 $401 $328 $417 $377 $482 $305 $385 $316 $401 $362 $463 22,001-23,000 $322 $408 $335 $425 $383 $491 $310 $393 $322 $408 $368 $472 23,001-24,000 $328 $416 $341 $432 $390 $500 $316 $400 $328 $416 $375 $481 24,001-25,000 $334 $423 $347 $440 $397 $508 $322 $408 $334 $424 $382 $490 25,001-26,000 $340 $430 $353 $448 $404 $517 $327 $415 $340 $432 $389 $499 26,001-27,000 $346 $438 $359 $455 $411 $526 $333 $423 $346 $440 $396 $507 27,001-28,000 $352 $445 $365 $463 $418 $535 $339 $430 $352 $448 $402 $516 28,001-29,000 $358 $453 $371 $471 $425 $544 $344 $438 $358 $456 $409 $525 29,001-30,000 $364 $460 $377 $478 $432 $553 $350 $445 $364 $464 $416 $534 30,001-31,000 $370 $468 $384 $487 $440 $563 $356 $453 $370 $471 $423 $543 31,001-32,000 $377 $477 $391 $496 $447 $573 $363 $460 $377 $479 $431 $552 32,001-33,000 $383 $485 $397 $504 $455 $583 $369 $468 $383 $487 $438 $561 33,001-34,000 $390 $493 $404 $513 $463 $593 $375 $475 $390 $495 $446 $570 34,001-35,000 $396 $501 $411 $521 $471 $603 $382 $483 $396 $502 $453 $579 35,001-36,000 $403 $510 $418 $530 $479 $613 $388 $490 $403 $510 $460 $588 36,001-37,000 $409 $518 $425 $539 $486 $623 $394 $498 $409 $518 $468 $597 37,001-38,000 $416 $526 $431 $547 $494 $633 $401 $506 $416 $526 $475 $606 38,001-39,000 $422 $534 $438 $556 $502 $642 $407 $513 $422 $534 $483 $615 39,001-40,000 $429 $543 $445 $565 $510 $652 $413 $521 $429 $541 $490 $624 40,001-41,000 $437 $553 $454 $576 $520 $665 $421 $531 $437 $552 $500 $637 41,001-42,000 $446 $564 $462 $587 $530 $678 $429 $541 $446 $563 $509 $649 42,001-43,000 $454 $575 $471 $598 $540 $691 $437 $551 $454 $573 $519 $662 43,001-44,000 $463 $585 $480 $609 $550 $704 $445 $561 $462 $584 $528 $674 44,001-45,000 $471 $596 $489 $620 $560 $717 $453 $572 $470 $595 $538 $686 45,001-46,000 $479 $607 $497 $632 $570 $730 $461 $582 $479 $606 $548 $699 46,001-47,000 $488 $617 $506 $643 $580 $743 $469 $592 $487 $616 $557 $711 47,001-48,000 $496 $628 $515 $654 $590 $756 $477 $602 $495 $627 $567 $724 48,001-49,000 $504 $639 $524 $665 $600 $769 $485 $612 $503 $638 $576 $736 49,001-50,000 $513 $650 $532 $676 $611 $781 $493 $623 $512 $648 $586 $748 50,001-51,000 $521 $660 $541 $688 $621 $794 $501 $633 $520 $659 $596 $761 51,001-52,000 $530 $671 $550 $699 $631 $807 $509 $643 $528 $670 $605 $773 52,001-53,000 $538 $682 $559 $710 $641 $821 $517 $654 $537 $680 $615 $786 53,001-54,000 $546 $692 $567 $721 $651 $834 $525 $664 $545 $691 $624 $798 54,001-55,000 $555 $703 $576 $732 $661 $847 $533 $674 $554 $702 $634 $811 55,001-56,000 $563 $714 $585 $743 $671 $860 $541 $685 $562 $713 $644 $823 56,001-57,000 $571 $724 $594 $754 $681 $873 $549 $695 $570 $723 $653 $835 57,001-58,000 $580 $735 $602 $765 $691 $886 $557 $705 $579 $734 $663 $848 58,001-59,000 $588 $746 $611 $776 $701 $899 $565 $716 $587 $745 $672 $860 59,001-60,000 $597 $757 $620 $787 $711 $912 $573 $726 $595 $755 $682 $873 Add'l Rate ELITE PROGRAM EARTHQUAKE & MOLD COVERAGE EXCLUDED Package Program for Owner Occupied Primary and Seasonal Mobile Homes Package Includes: 50% Personal Property Coverage 10% Other Structure Coverage $25,000 Personal Liability Coverage $500 Medical Payments To Others Coverage Replacement Cost - Mobile Home Replacement Cost - Personal Property Flood Coverage $250 Deductible $1,000 Deductible on Water/Theft Maximum Credit 25% Age of Insured Credit 10% Protective Siding Credit 5% Transfer Credit 5% Two Year Claim Free Credit 10% No Lienholder Credit 10% Protective Device Credit 5% Supplemental Heating Surcharge + $30 Policy Fee - $10 *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion Applies to Territory 1. Per $1,000 $8 $11 $8 $11 $11 $13 $8 $11 $8 $11 $9 $13 8

9 ELITE PROGRAM OPTIONAL COVERAGE Personal Liability Coverage/Medical Payments To Others Limit of Liability $25,000/$500 $50,000/$500 $100,000/$500 $300,000/$500 Premium Add $5.00 Add $10.00 Add $20.00 To Increase Medical Payments to Others coverage to $1,000, add $5. Additional Limits Coverage B Other Structures (per $100 of coverage) 1985 & Newer $.30 $.41 Additional Limits Coverage C Personal Property (per $100 of coverage) 1985 & Newer Deductible Options (Excluding Water/Theft Losses) Deductible $250 $500 $1,000 Territory 1* $.32 $.43 *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion applies to Territory 1. Territory $.60 $.71 $.62 $.73 Credit Subtract $15.00 Subtract $25.00 Replacement Cost Coverage Mobile Home To Delete Credit $10.00 Replacement Cost Coverage Personal Property To Delete Credit $.30 per $100 of Coverage Flood Coverage To Delete Credit $25.00 Earthquake Coverage $10.00 See Page 10 for Additional Optional Coverage & Older $.38 $ & Newer & Older $.29 $.39 $.30 $.41 $.36 $.49 Territory & Newer $.68 $.81 Territory & Newer & Newer $.59 $.69 $.60 $.71 $.66 $.79

10 PREFERRED & ELITE PROGRAM OPTIONAL COVERAGE Scheduled Personal Property Coverage Class Rate Per $100 of Coverage Class Rate Per $100 of Coverage Jewelry $1.60 Fine Arts $2.80 Furs $1.70 Stamp Collection $1.35 Cameras $1.95 Coin Collection $1.95 Musical Instruments $1.15 Money & Securities $2.00 Guns $2.30 Golfer s Equipment $1.70 Silverware $1.70 All Other $2.30 Submit unbound with appraisal or bill of sale. Not available on Seasonal Mobile Home Risks. Trip Collision Coverage (fully earned) $100 This premium is fully earned. A $250 deductible applies to this coverage. Natural Disaster Protection Coverage $3.00 Secured Interest Protection $20.00 Coverage Enhancement This option enhances the coverage area provided under personal property coverage, increases special limits on personal property, increases debris removal coverage, and removes vacancy limitation for theft/burglary coverage. $20.00 Watercraft Liability Limit of Liability $25,000/$500 $50,000/$500 $100,000/$500 $300,000/$ HP $5 $11 $16 $21 Outboard Boats 50 & Over HP $10 $16 $21 $26 Under 30 MPH $10 $16 $21 $26 Inboard & Inboard/Outboard MHP $26 $32 $37 $50 Limit of Liability $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $300,000 Additional Residence Premises Liability Occupied by Insured Med Pay $500 $1,000 $5 $10 $11 $16 $16 $21 $21 $30 10 Rented to Others 1 Family Med Pay 2 Family Med Pay $500 $1,000 $500 $1,000 $21 $26 $32 $37 $27 $32 $38 $43 $32 $37 $43 $48 $40 $46 $50 $57 Premium is per residence. Limit of Liability must match Personal Liability Limits Radio & Television Antenna Coverage Additional Limits $5.00 per $100 Includes Satellite Dishes and all Exterior Auxiliary Equipment

11 Deductible Mobile Home Coverage* Rental/Commercial Program Comprehensive Coverage (EXCLUDING MOLD, FLOOD & EARTHQUAKE) $250 $1.00 MINIMUM PREMIUM $75 Rates Per $100 of Coverage Territory 1* Protected Territory 2 Protected $500 $.90 $1,000 $.80 $250 $.95 $500 $.86 $1,000 $.76 Other Structure Coverage* $1.00 $.90 $.80 $.95 $.86 $.76 Personal Property Coverage Deductible Mobile Home Coverage* $1.00 $.90 $.80 Territory 1* Unprotected $250 $500 $1,000 $1.35 $1.22 $1.08 $.95 $.86 $.76 Territory 2 Unprotected $250 $500 $1,000 $1.28 $1.16 $1.03 Other Structure Coverage* $1.35 $1.22 $1.08 $1.28 $1.16 $1.03 Personal Property Coverage $1.35 $1.22 $1.08 $1.28 $1.16 $1.03 *Non-Structural Hail Damage Exclusion applies to Territory 1. Owner Landlord Liability Limit of Liability $25,000/$500 $50,000/$500 $100,000/$500 $300,000/$500 Deductible $250 $500 $1,000 Deductible Options Flood Coverage $25.00 Earthquake Coverage $10.00 Policy Fee $10.00 Premium $15 $20 $30 $40 Credit 5% 10% 11

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