What it does

CG 21 71 01 15 combining the TRIA cap on certified terrorism losses with an exclusion of other (non-certified) acts of terrorism committed outside the United States.

Who needs it

All commercial accounts. Larger urban, hospitality, venue, healthcare and infrastructure risks pay the most attention to terrorism terms.

Key provisions and limits

  • Not available in every state.
  • A "certified act of terrorism" is an act certified by the Secretary of the Treasury under the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; the criteria in the ISO forms include insured losses over $5 million in the aggregate and a violent act committed to coerce the U.S. civilian population or influence U.S. government policy.

Quoting and selling notes

  • Under TRIA, insurers must offer certified terrorism coverage; the insured can accept or reject it. Keep the signed offer and rejection forms (IL series) with the file.
  • Relevant for insureds with foreign operations or employee travel.

Related forms

CG 21 70, CG 21 75.