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Mannheimer VALORIMA: the policy wording in full
Elektronikversicherung VALORIMA auf Erstes Risiko für Informations-, Kommunikations-, Büro- und Sicherungstechnik sowie Geräte von Augenoptik, Juwelieren, Goldschmieden und Uhrmachern, mit allen Gefahren im Geschäft, auf Geschäftsreisen und in der Wohnung des Versicherungsnehmers.
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What the policy covers: 68 points, each with its clause
Basics
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sum insured (replacement value of the insured equipment or blanket sum for all equipment) | as stated in the policy schedule | „Die Versicherung besteht auf Erstes Risiko; der Einwand der Unterversicherung ist ausgeschlossen.“ | § 12 Nr. 3, page 2 |
| All-risks cover (any unforeseen physical damage not expressly excluded is insured) | yes | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Contract form: stand-alone electronic equipment policy or module of a business package | yes | „ergänzt und gelten nur in Verbindung mit ihnen“ | § 13, page 2 |
| Blanket cover: all equipment of certain groups insured without an equipment list | yes | „Anlagen und Geräte der Informations-, Kommunikations-, Büro-, Sicherungs- und Meldetechnik, der Augenoptik sowie der Juwelier-, Goldschmiede- und Uhrmachertechnik“ | § 1 Nr. 1 a, page 1 |
| Insurable equipment groups: office, information, communication, security and alarm, measuring, testing and control technology | yes | „Anlagen und Geräte der Informations-, Kommunikations-, Büro-, Sicherungs- und Meldetechnik, der Augenoptik sowie der Juwelier-, Goldschmiede- und Uhrmachertechnik“ | § 1 Nr. 1 a, page 1 |
| Medical and laboratory equipment insurable (X-ray, ultrasound, practice and lab devices) | not addressed | ||
| Cover from operational readiness, also during cleaning, maintenance, dismantling and moves within the insured premises | not addressed | ||
| Automatic cover for newly acquired equipment during the insurance year | not addressed | ||
| Waiver of the underinsurance clause | yes, up to the sum insured | „Die Versicherung besteht auf Erstes Risiko; der Einwand der Unterversicherung ist ausgeschlossen.“ | § 12 Nr. 3, page 2 |
| Rented, leased and third-party equipment in the business's care insurable | not addressed | ||
| Employee-owned devices used for work and equipment in the home office | yes, up to the sum insured | „Unterbringung in der Wohnung des Versicherungsnehmers“ | § 2 Nr. 1 c, page 1 |
Insured perils
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating errors, clumsiness and negligence | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Malicious acts of third parties, sabotage and vandalism | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Short circuit, overvoltage, overcurrent and induction, also without lightning | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Fire, lightning, explosion, implosion and aircraft impact | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Water, moisture and liquids of any kind (including spilled drinks) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Storm, hail, flood and other natural hazards | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Design, material and workmanship defects | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Burglary, robbery and looting | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer leistet Entschädigung für Zerstörung, Beschädigung und Abhandenkommen versicherter Sachen als Folge einer versicherten Gefahr.“ | § 2 Nr. 2, page 1 |
| Simple theft without signs of forced entry | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer leistet Entschädigung für Zerstörung, Beschädigung und Abhandenkommen versicherter Sachen als Folge einer versicherten Gefahr.“ | § 2 Nr. 2, page 1 |
| Breakage, falls, impact and collision | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Smoke, soot, dust and corrosion from fire gases | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
| Animal bites and damage by rodents or vermin | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
Portable equipment
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable equipment (laptops, tablets, smartphones, measuring devices, cameras) insurable away from the premises | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mitführung auf Geschäftsreisen und Geschäftsgängen durch den Versicherungsnehmer“ | § 2 Nr. 1 b, page 1 |
| Territorial scope for portable equipment (home country, Europe, worldwide) | yes | „Der Versicherungsschutz besteht innerhalb des im Versicherungsschein bezeichneten räumlichen Geltungsbereiches.“ | § 6, page 2 |
| Theft from a locked motor vehicle | yes, up to the sum insured | „es sei denn, dass der Versicherungsnehmer nachweist, dass der Schaden nicht zwischen 22.00 Uhr und 6.00 Uhr eingetreten ist“ | § 3 Nr. 1 f, page 1 |
| Theft of unattended devices, leaving behind and loss | not addressed | ||
| Damage during transport and travel (also as luggage or on aircraft) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Mitführung auf Geschäftsreisen und Geschäftsgängen durch den Versicherungsnehmer“ | § 2 Nr. 1 b, page 1 |
| Separate, higher deductible for theft of or damage to portable equipment | not addressed | ||
| Breakage of displays, screens and housings without further damage | yes, up to the sum insured | „Der Versicherer trägt alle Gefahren während der“ | § 2 Nr. 1, page 1 |
Data, software and increased costs
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration of data after insured physical damage to the data carrier | yes, up to the sum insured | „für die Wiederbeschaffung und Wiedereingabe versicherter Daten“ | § 4 Nr. 2 d, page 1 |
| Replacement and reinstallation of software and licences | yes, up to the sum insured | „Daten aus serienmäßig hergestellten Standardprogrammen und Daten aus individuell hergestellten betriebsfertigen Programmen“ | § 1 Nr. 1 d, page 1 |
| Data loss without physical damage (operating error, power failure, program error, lightning) | no | „oder die Veränderung der Daten nicht infolge eines dem Grunde nach versicherten Schadens an dem Datenträger eingetreten“ | § 3 Nr. 2 b, page 1 |
| Data loss through malware, viruses or hacking within the data module | not addressed | ||
| Duty to back up data regularly as a condition of payment | yes | „im Interesse der Schadenverhütung eine übliche Datensicherung zu betreiben“ | § 10 Nr. 2 b, page 2 |
| Increased costs: hire of replacement equipment, external services, overtime and express surcharges while the device is out of order | no | „insbesondere Vermögensnachteile und Haftpflichtansprüche, wie Betriebsausfall“ | § 3 Nr. 2 c, page 1 |
| Indemnity period for increased costs (months) | not addressed | ||
| Time excess for increased costs (days not indemnified) | not addressed | ||
| Loss of profit or business interruption after electronic damage included or available as a module | no | „insbesondere Vermögensnachteile und Haftpflichtansprüche, wie Betriebsausfall“ | § 3 Nr. 2 c, page 1 |
| Increased costs due to failure of public power or telecommunication supply | not addressed |
Indemnity and costs
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indemnity at replacement value (new equipment of the same kind and quality) | yes | „Versicherungswert ist der Neuwert.“ | § 7, page 2 |
| Deduction new for old or indemnity at current value from a certain equipment age | not addressed | ||
| Additional costs due to technological progress when replacing | not addressed | ||
| Debris removal, decontamination and disposal costs | yes, up to the sum insured | „Aufräumungs- und Abbruchkosten“ | § 4 Nr. 2 a, page 1 |
| Dismantling and reassembly costs, removal and protection costs | yes, up to the sum insured | „Bewegungs- und Schutzkosten“ | § 4 Nr. 2 c, page 1 |
| Costs of express and air freight, overtime and Sunday work for repairs | not addressed | ||
| Costs of locating and fixing faults in cabling and systems | not addressed | ||
| Cables, lines and fixed cabling outside the devices included | not addressed |
Exclusions and reductions
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusion of wear and tear and gradual deterioration | yes | „betriebsbedingte normale oder betriebsbedingte vorzeitige Abnutzung oder Alterung“ | § 3 Nr. 1 g, page 1 |
| Exclusion of damage for which the manufacturer, dealer or service provider is liable under warranty or maintenance contract | not addressed | ||
| Insurer pays in advance if the manufacturer or dealer disputes the warranty | not addressed | ||
| Maintenance contract required for cover of certain devices (medical, large equipment) | not addressed | ||
| Exclusion or limitation for consumables, tubes, lamps, batteries and tools | yes | „Hilfs- und Betriebsstoffe, Verbrauchsmaterialien und Arbeitsmittel, Werkzeuge aller Art“ | § 1 Nr. 2 c, page 1 |
| Exclusion of defects known or that should have been known at inception | not addressed | ||
| Payment without reduction in case of gross negligence | not addressed | ||
| Exclusion of damage from cyber attacks and malware | not addressed | ||
| Terrorism damage covered | no | „terroristische oder politische Gewaltshandlungen“ | § 3 Nr. 1 b, page 1 |
| Extraordinary risks through the Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros (Spain only) | not addressed |
Obligations and contract terms
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductible per claim | not addressed | ||
| Security requirements (locks, alarm, locking away portable devices) as a condition of payment | yes | „die Türen und alle sonstigen Öffnungen der eigenen Geschäftsräume stets ordnungsgemäß verschlossen zu halten“ | § 10 Nr. 2 a, page 2 |
| Operating condition requirements: air conditioning, surge protection, uninterruptible power supply, manufacturer instructions | yes | „die Vorschriften/Hinweise des Herstellers zur Wartung und Pflege der Datenverarbeitungsanlage und der Datenträger zu beachten“ | § 10 Nr. 2 b, page 2 |
| Duty to report additions and disposals of equipment and annual sum declaration | not addressed | ||
| Sum and premium adjustment by index | not addressed | ||
| Better-terms guarantee: payment under the previous insurer's or model terms if more favourable | not addressed | ||
| Innovation clause: future improvements of the terms apply without extra premium | not addressed | ||
| Contract term and renewal | not addressed | ||
| Insurer's right to cancel after a claim | not addressed | ||
| Expert appraisal procedure in case of dispute about the amount of loss | not addressed |
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- VALORIMA Bedingungen für die Elektronikversicherung (VB-Elektronik 08) Edition: VALORIMA VB-Elektronik 08, Stand 01.01.2008 Original from the insurer (PDF, German)
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