ACORD 160 Fillable PDF – Business Owner’s Policy Section Form

Business Owners Section

ACORD 160 (2016/09)

Commercial Insurance Forms

September 2016

06 pages

PDF, Fillable PDF


The Acord 160, Business Owner Section, is an insurance document used to apply for a Business Owners Policy (BOP). The form gathers important information regarding business operations, liability exposures, property, and risk factors, ensuring the most accurate evaluation and policy underwriting. At AcordForm.net, you can easily access, fill out, and download the form online. Start your application today to ensure smooth and accurate insurance coverage for your business.


By specifying risk factors, such as subcontractor certificates, equipment usage, and employee leasing, the document ensures the insurers have accurate details for underwriting.

The information, like general details, property information, liability, and property coverages, as well as a blanket summary, avoids delays and minimizes follow-up questions.

It provides dedicated sections for liability and property premiums, minimum premiums, and blanket coverages, promoting clear communication of costs and policy terms.

Once the form is completed and signed, it serves as a verifiable record of the insurance application, suitable for renewals, disputes, and audits.


The first section of the form collects all necessary details related to the applicant and the insurance, including agency name, applicant name, policy number, effective date, NAIC, policy date, and carrier information.

This section lists estimated insurance premiums, including premium amounts for liability and property coverage, minimum premiums, and total estimated premiums.

It provides a summary of blanket coverages, such as blanket number, amount of coverage, and type of coverage.

The section has a series of “Yes/No” questions to identify business risks. Explain all answers with “Yes”. It includes sponsorship of athletic teams, subcontractor insurance verification, hazardous materials handling, employee leasing arrangements, equipment (both rental and owned), and ownership of the business.

Both sections describe requested coverages, deductibles, limits, and premiums, including options like business income, extra expense, equipment breakdown, and more.

The section provides additional space for remarks or additional notes. You can attach Acord 101 for extra space.

It requires the applicant’s and producer’s signatures to confirm that the provided information is accurate.

  1. Download the Form: Download the Acord 160 form or fill it out online.
  2. General Policy Information: Complete the section by answering “Yes or No.” For any “Yes” response, provide clear explanations…
  3. Provide Business & Property Details: Specify details of each location individually, including street, address, state, zip code, operation, and ownership interest in the building.
  4. Premium Section: Complete the premium section by providing the estimated premium for liability coverage, property coverage, and the total estimated premium.
  5. Blanket Summary: Provide the blanket summary (if applicable), including blanket number, amount of coverage, type of blanket coverage, etc.
  6. Other Information: Write the other details, such as liability and property coverages, including requested coverage limits, deductibles, and additional policy-level.
  7. Remarks: Fill the remarks section for any explanations or clarifications.
  8. Sign and Date: The applicant and producer must sign the form with the application processing date to certify that the provided information is accurate.

The form is used for applying a business owners policy (BOP). It contains all necessary information about the business operation, property, liability coverages, and specific risk factors, helping insurers to evaluate and underwrite policies accurately.

The form is suitable for businesses applying for a business owners policy, including businesses having multiple locations, leased or owned buildings, retail, office, or service operations.

Of course, this is a standardized document, widely accepted by insurance carriers offering Business Owners Policies.

It is mandatory to explain all answers with “Yes.” An incomplete explanation can delay the application processing.

The applicant must specify the business’s interest in building, such as owned, leased, or rental, type of occupancy, and business operation in each location.

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