Frequently Asked Questions
QUBIE FAQs
Standard Coverages and Limits:
- Dwelling: Maximum $1,000,000.
- General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 maximum aggregate.
- Loss of Rents: $100,000.
- Ordinance or Law:
- 100% of the declared value for 1.a.1.
- 10% of the declared value for 1.a.2 and 1.a.3.
- Water Backup Coverage: $10,000.
- Personal Property Coverage: $5,000.
- Other Structures: Additional structures within 100 feet of the property are covered up to $250,000, with limits manually updated.
What are the policy terms and restrictions?
- Policies are 12-month terms only.
- QUBIE does not write business in these states:
- Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
- Effective dates cannot be backdated before the quote date.
- Cancellations cannot be backdated beyond 30 days from the request date.
How is property data determined?
Pre-filled data comes from tax assessor records. Defaults are applied if data is missing:
- Property type: Single-Family Dwelling.
- Construction type: Frame.
- Year built: 1900.
- Square footage: 1500 sq. ft.
- Building value: Based on average replacement cost in the area.
- Loss of rents: Calculated as 10% of the building value.
How are carriers assigned?
- QUBIE policies are underwritten by two carriers:
- Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (CES).
- QBE (QBS).
- Carrier assignment is based on the last digit of the insured property ZIP code:
- Odd numbers: CES.
- Even numbers: QBS.
- Existing policies remain with the original carrier.
What payment methods are available?
Payments can be made instantly via ACH at the time of bind.
How do I find and manage policies?
To view policy documents:
- Select Customer Search in the top navigation bar.
- Enter the policy number.
- Select View Docs from the Policy Overview page.
To access an application started by the insured:
- Select Customer Search in the top navigation bar.
- Enter the quote number or street address.
- Select Complete from the Quote Overview page.
Why are there different quote numbers listed?
QUBIE generates a new quote number for every transaction:
- New business.
- Endorsements.
- Cancellations.
Searching by any quote number will display all associated records.
How do I add a property manager to a policy?
Adding a property manager to the policy requires two steps:
- Select Yes to "Do you have an additional insured to add to the property?"
- Enter the property manager's information.
How do I submit a claim or get support?
Claims and support inquiries should be directed to REI_support@ses-ins.com.
Updated resources, including "Submit Claim," "FAQs," "Contact Us," and "Get Appointed," are available at ses-ins.com.
New Carrier QBE (QBS):
- Policy numbers assigned to QBS will contain "QBS," while CES policies will retain "CES."
- The UMR (contract number) for QBS is B123024SES1465.
- QBS policies have an A.M. Best rating of A.
Policy Document Changes:
- The policy jacket (first page) differs between CES and QBS.
- Policy declaration pages for quotes generated after [INSERT DATE] will look slightly different.
- Some policy form numbers have been updated but remain consistent between CES and QBS.
What happens if there’s a data error or missing information?
Missing or incomplete property data defaults to:
- Property type: Single-Family Dwelling.
- Construction type: Frame.
- Year built: 1900.
- Square footage: 1500 sq. ft.
- Loss of rents: 10% of building value.
What are the exclusions for animal liability?
(This information is pending. Check back for updates.)