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1 South Carolina Quick Reference Cards Homeowners QRC. Pages 2-3 Dwelling Fire QRC. Pages 4-5

$25,000-$300,000 Coastal $1,000 1% (2% preferred) All Forms No age requirement Section II Liability Limits $300,000-$500,000* Med Pay to Others $1,000-$5,000 *Animal liability limited to $25,000

2 HO Form Year of Const. Min. Max. Limits Location AOP Wind and Hail HO-3 and HO & newer Cov A: $100,000-$1,000,000 Inland $500 HO & older No age requirement Cov A: $125,000-$1,000,000 Cov A: $25,000-$300,000 Cov C: $25,000-$300,000 Coastal $1,000 1% (2% preferred) All Forms No age requirement Section II Liability Limits $300,000-$500,000* Med Pay to Others $1,000-$5,000 *Animal liability limited to $25,000 Beaufort Co. Zone 1-2,500ft from coastal water All Other Zone 1 Wind Pool Areas $1,000 2% $1,000 Ex-Wind Property Max Limit Jewelry $50,000 Furs, Fine Arts (breakage and no breakage), and Silverware $25,000 Postage Stamps, Antiques, Rare/Current Coins $10,000 Cameras, Musical Instruments, Golf Equipment, Bicycles $10,000* Firearms $10,000** Pay Plan Money Due at Inception Installments Due 1-Pay Full payment plus policy fees N/A 2-Pay 60% of premium plus policy fees 60 days 3-Pay 40% of premium plus policy fees 60 & 120 days 4-Pay 40% of premium plus policy fees 60, 120, & 180 days 11-Pay (EFT) 11 equal payments automatically deducted from the insured s bank account- EFT is Mandatory & must be setup by the insured ($1 service charge per installment) Monthly Ed

HO HO Acres Electrical Farm Animals 5 acres maximum land size Properties with less than 100 amp service, Federal Pacific Electric (FPE), Zinsco & Sylvania electrical panel, knob and tube, aluminum

in Coverage Occupancy Plumbing Prior Losses Lapses over 30 days are ineligible Primary, owner occupied Copper, cast iron or PVC 50 years or newer and water heater that is 15 years or newer.

Wood stoves, pellet stoves, coal stoves, and/ or fireplace inserts cannot be primary heat source, and must be inspected for proper installation and meet current building code Hip Roof Inspections

A 4- point will be ordered on: All homes older than 30 years in Coastal (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Jasper Counties).

3 HO HO Acres Electrical Farm Animals 5 acres maximum land size Properties with less than 100 amp service, Federal Pacific Electric (FPE), Zinsco & Sylvania electrical panel, knob and tube, aluminum wiring, fuses, or missing GFCI outlets where water might come in contact with the electrical wiring are ineligible Up to three (3) chickens will be considered with prior underwriting approval Lapse in Coverage Occupancy Plumbing Prior Losses Lapses over 30 days are ineligible Primary, owner occupied Copper, cast iron or PVC 50 years or newer and water heater that is 15 years or newer. Ineligible: Lead, galvanized steel or polybutylene plumbing. 1 claim in the last 3 years. No liability losses. Heating Central heating system or rebuilt furnace less than 21 years old. Wood stoves, pellet stoves, coal stoves, and/ or fireplace inserts cannot be primary heat source, and must be inspected for proper installation and meet current building code Hip Roof Inspections (Paid by UPC) Roof must be entirely hip. Decorative gables cannot be more than 10% of the entire roof or any one side. All properties are subject to an exterior inspection. A 4- point will be ordered on: All homes older than 30 years in Coastal (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, and Jasper Counties). All homes 21 years and older Inland (all other counties). Protection Class Roofing Seasonal/ Secondary Tenant Occupancy 1-9. Properties located in Protection Class 10 are ineligible 3-tab composition shingle: 20 years or less Architectural shingle: 20 years or less Metal: 30 years or less Tile or Slate: 40 years or less Ineligible: Flat, wood shake, and tar and gravel roofs Owner Occupied. Secondary locations must have central station burglar & fire alarms or be in a guarded/ gated community HO-6 only: Must be rented on an annual basis [HO 17 33, Unit-Owners Rented to Others] Ed

4 Fax upcinsurance.com DP Dwelling Fire (QRC) South Carolina Binding Criteria (refer to Underwriter for higher values) DP3 Min. Max. Limits Files to be Retained by Agent Evidence and supporting documentation for all wind mitigation discounts Section I Property Section II Liability Cov. A (Dwelling): $75,000 min. to $1,000,000 max. Cov. B (Other Structures): 2% or 1% of Cov. A Cov. C (Contents): 0% to 75% of Cov. A Cov. D/E (ALE): 0%, 10%, or 20% of Cov. A Cov. L (Personal Liability): $0, $100K, $300K, $500K Cov. M (Med Pay to Others): $0, $1K, $2.5K, $5K Evidence and supporting documentation for protective device discounts Evidence and supporting documentation for all secured community / theft discounts Evidence and supporting documentation for IBHS discounts Payment Plans Payment Type Discount Pay Plan Money Due at Inception Inst. Amt Inst. Fee Inst. Due Paid in Full - Check/EFT 11% Paid in Full - Credit Card 8% Full Full payment n/a n/a n/a Mortgagee Bill 6% Installments by Check - 2-Pay 60% of premium 40% $3 60 th day Installments by EFT* - 2-Pay 60% of premium 40% $3 60 th day Installments by Credit Card - 11-Pay 0% of premium 9.1% $1 Monthly - 2-Pay 60% of premium 40% $3 60 day Quote Variables Quote Variables Deductibles Distance To Coast (All) Hip Roof IBHS Description The wind/hail deductible cannot be less than the other perils deductible. This field is automatically filled after the property address is validated. A hip roof is one that slopes down to meet all walls (like a pyramid), but not if there is a skylight or overhangs that exceed 18 inches. Discounts apply when the home is certified by the International Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) as meeting the standard for one of the Hurricane Resistance Designations. Evidence and supporting documentation must be retained by the agent. # of Months Occupied per Year Enter the number of months during a calendar year that the home is occupied. Non-Structural Hail Loss This endorsement is mandatory for properties with metal roofs and/or aluminum siding. Certified Property Manager Check this box for a discount for properties under full-time professional firm management. Secured Community/Building Check this box if the home resides in a community that is gated. Ed Correspondence Payment Address Overnight Address Claims Quotes/NB: NCSCreferrals@csc.com Endorsements: upc@csc.com UPC Insurance P.O. Box 1011 St Petersburg, FL UPC Insurance P.O. Box Tampa, FL Attn: Accounting Dept. 100 Paramount Dr., Suite 100 Sarasota, FL hr Reporting: CLM-DEPT policyholders/submit-a-claim/

5 Fax upcinsurance.com DP Dwelling Fire (QRC) South Carolina Underwriting Guidelines Dwelling Exterior Dwelling cannot have a tree overhanging the roof or deemed by the company to be in dangerous proximity to the dwelling or appurtenant structures. Dwelling may have up to 4 units. Dwelling cannot be a considered a historical dwelling (i.e., listed on a historical register). Dwelling cannot have burglar bars. Dwellings with an open foundation of less than 6 feet must be completely enclosed with material such as block, brick, siding, or lattice, unless the dwelling is built on pilings/piers for flood control purposes. Dwelling may not have an underground oil tank. Properties that previously had such a tank may be eligible once the tank has been removed (not abandoned in place) and any contaminated soil remediated. Supporting documentation is required in order to be eligible. Townhouse or rowhouse in buildings of four (4) or more units must be separated from units on either side by masonry firewalls, with parapets extending through the roof at least 15 inches. Dwelling Interior Dwellings with wood stoves, pellet stoves, or fireplaces inserts are ineligible, unless installation meets current code. If present, these heat sources may not be the dwelling's primary heat source. A business may not operate in any way on the residence premises. Incidental business occupancy for a home office must be referred to underwriting. Dwellings must be used solely for residential purposes, and a) contain no more than four apartments, and b) house no more than three roomers or boarders. Dwelling must be occupied 3 or more months in a 12-month period and cannot be an unoccupied home, vacant, or in foreclosure. Properties occupied less than 9 months in a 12-month period must either be in the care of a professional management firm, or property is overseen on a weekly basis by a reputable neighbor, friend or relative living within 15 miles of the residence. Dwelling must be protected by functioning smoke detectors in good working order located close to near the kitchen and all sleeping areas. Location Property must be 5 acres or less. Dwellings cannot be located where mines subsidence has occurred. Dwelling cannot be located entirely or in part over any body of water. Dwelling cannot be located in an area that has been condemned or deemed unlivable by civil authority, including urban renewal or highway construction. Dwelling located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) must have a flood policy with matching building and content limits or the maximum available Dwelling can not be in, over or adjacent to a commercial property. Construction Mobile, manufactured, motor, houseboat, house trailer, and trailer homes are ineligible. Dwelling must not contain Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (e.g., Dryvit) or asbestos. Dwelling must not be under construction for more than 180 days. Coverage Prior approval is required if the purchase price is less than 70% of the replacement cost value (e.g., a home purchased for $240,000 and insured for $350,000 requires prior approval). Prior approval required if the risk has been previously rejected, canceled or non-renewed by any company for an underwriting reason. Earthquake Coverage is available on frame constructed homes. Masonry veneer constructed homes are eligible for Earthquake Coverage if masonry veneer coverage is excluded. Liability A hot tub on the premises must have a locking cover or is protected by a locking fence at least 4-feet high. A swimming pool on the premises must be maintained and full as well as protected by a locking fence at least 4-feet high or for above ground pools, the outer step ladder must flip up and lock into place. Properties containing a treehouse, zipline, or skateboard ramp/pipe are ineligible. Porches, decks, stoops, platforms, or landings that are 3 feet or more off the ground or with 3 or more steps leading to them must be constructed with properly installed handrails. Dwellings with home day care or assisted living activity exposures are ineligible. Applicant Prior insurance, condition of property, age of property, and other risk factors will be evaluated. Properties are subject to an interior and/or exterior inspection. Applicant cannot have been convicted of arson or fraud in the past ten (10) years. Policies must be in the name(s) of an individual(s) who owns the dwelling. Corporations are not eligible; however, limited liability companies (LLC), limited liability partnerships (LLP), and estates, may be listed as named insureds if the entity owns five or fewer dwellings. Family trusts may have their interests covered via the Additional Interests (HO 04 10) endorsement. Property may not have more than 2 mortgages. No applicant may have a personal or business occupation who s activities or reputation result in high public recognition (Public office holders are acceptable) Loss History Claims are evaluated both in rating and as part of the underwriting process. One (1)Windstorm or Hail claim during the past three (3) years cannot be used as the sole criteria to non-renew, cancel, or increase the premium on a policy. Two (2) or less paid claims reported within the past three (3) years, with no more than one being a Fire, Theft or Liability claim. Roof Roof covering must be in good condition, not wood shingle, shake, tar and gravel, built-up roof (BUR) or tin, with no more than one overlay, and is: 20 years or newer if 3-tab composition shingle; 25 years or newer if architectural composition shingle; 30 years or newer if aluminum, copper, or steel; or 40 years or newer if slate or tile. Roof must have a 5:12 roof pitch or greater, unless the roof is poured concrete. Low pitch or flat roofs are acceptable over non-living space as long as those roofs are not structurally tied into the living space. Electrical Dwelling must have an electrical system that is 100-amp service or greater and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) outlets where water might come in contact with the electrical wiring. Knob and tube wiring, aluminum/multi-strand aluminum wiring (unless outside of the home going from the meter, through the service entrance, into the electrical service panel), Federal Pacific Electric (FPE)/Sylvania/Zinsco electrical panels, or fuses are ineligible. Plumbing Dwelling must have plumbing made from copper, cast iron, or PVC and is 50 years or newer. Water heaters must be 15 years or newer (or 20 years or newer if located in the garage) Central Heat Dwelling has a central heating system present that is twenty (20) years or newer or the furnace system has been completely rebuilt within twenty (20) years. Dwellings with wood stoves, pellet stoves, coalstoves, or fireplace inserts are ineligible, unless installation meets current code. If present, these heat sources may not be the dwelling s primary heat source. Ed

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