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What is the WebRater?

 

WebRater Benefits
How to Quote and Bind New Business

 

How to Bind a Renewal

 

How do I access the WebRater?

The DUAL WebRater can be accessed directly from www.dualnewzealand.co.nz and click the ‘WebRater login’ tab. Your login details will then be emailed across to you soon.

Can I share my login with my colleague?

For security reasons we don’t recommend sharing logins. Anyone wishing to use the WebRater can receive their own log in via: www.dualnewzealand.co.nz and clicking the ‘WebRater login’ tab. Login details will then be shortly emailed to the recipient.

What do I do if I can’t remember my login or need it changed?

If at any point you misplace your login details or need them reset, login on to the WebRater page and click on ‘Forgot Password’ to reset.
Alternatively please contact your dedicated WebRater team for assistance or alternatively, feel free to contact us via email at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190.

My details have changed, how do I update my details in the DUAL WebRater?

Please contact your dedicated WebRater team and request your details be updated.

How do I cancel my login for the DUAL WebRater?

You will need to contact your dedicated WebRater team and request your account to be deactivated.

Why am I getting an error message on the login screen?

Please check the following:

  • Have spelt your email address correctly;
  • Does your password meets the requirements outlined on the screen;
  • If you are attempting to reset your password via Internet Explorer, please switch to Firefox or Chrome;

If none of these apply please contact your dedicated WebRater team at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by calling (09) 973 0190 for further assistance.

What Browser should I use?

We suggest using Google Chrome or Firefox. Please don’t use Internet Explorer.

How do I search for my Quote

Log into the WebRater – click either quote or policy and search for the insured name.

How do I create a new quote in the DUAL WebRater?
  • Log onto the DUAL WebRater
  • Click on Quotes then New Quotes
  • In the Basic Information Screen enter in all details
  • Click on ‘Select Coverage(s)’ to quote
  • Proceed to complete your quote

Alternatively – visit the DUAL Website and watch the demonstration video on ‘how to quote new business and bind a policy’.

The WebRater asks for an address, what format do I type this in?

The DUAL WebRater uses an address service, you can type in the address in the following
format – number, street, suburb, country (for example: Level 6, 5 High Street, Auckland New Zealand)

How do I know what products are available for specific occupations?

Log into the WebRater – at the top of the tool bar there is a search function. Enter the clients occupation to see what products we can offer. Alternatively, please contact your dedicated WebRater team who will be able to assist.

How do I know which occupation or industry to pick for my client when quoting?

The WebRater provides an extensive list of occupations and industries to choose from.

 

If you are unable to find your clients occupation in the drop-down list, or are unsure of the Occupation or Industry to select for your client please contact your dedicated WebRater team for assistance or alternatively, feel free to contact us via email at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190.

Can I get a quote for multiple Limit Options?

Depending on the product, you can select up to 3 different limits of indemnity on the WebRater.


These are available once you have completed the clients General Information & Underwriting Criteria.


If the limit of liability you require is not available on the WebRater, please contact your dedicated WebRater team who will review the risk for you.

What is your minimum and maximum policy period?

Risks can be bound for a minimum of 6 months and up to a maximum of 18 months.

Can you provide Unlimited Retroactive cover?

Yes, DUAL provides both Policy Inception and Unlimited Retro options for clients. If the risk is a new policy you have the choice of selecting unlimited retroactive cover for a 50% EP. If the client is currently insured with DUAL or has cover elsewhere, we will automatically provide unlimited retroactive cover.

Financial Lines Claims How does Retroactive date work on the WebRater?

If the insured is ‘insured elsewhere’ the retroactive date will automatically be ‘unlimited’. If the insured doesn’t have insurance, the retroactive date will automatically default to ‘policy inception’ however for a 50% load in premium each product line asks the question “Do you wish to change your retroactive date from policy inception to unlimited?”

Do I need the insured to complete a proposal form for the WebRater?

No, a proposal form is not necessary to quote and bind on the WebRater.

Can other people at my company see my quote/ policies?

Yes, although you individually quoted the insured we display all quotes and policies under your brokerage's account.

Does the DUAL WebRater produce a PDF Quote and/or Policy Schedule?

Yes, the DUAL WebRater will produce a PDF Quote and Policy Schedule. You can either download this or email the documents to yourself.

Can I pro-rata a policy on the DUAL WebRater?

The minimum policy period is 6 months and the maximum policy period is 18 months.  Policy Inception and Expiry Dates can be entered in the ‘Build Quote’ screen. If the policy has been bound you will need to contact your underwriter.
All product lines can incept on different dates, however must have the same expiry date. 

Referrals - Can I trigger one & what to do if one is referred?

Any question or query you have can be emailed to the WebRater team at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by calling (09) 973 0190. If you include the control number, client name and product line it will assist in our reply.

Can I add additional products to an existing insured?

You will need to log back into the quote and ‘select products’ to add an additional product line if it’s available for this client.

What happens if I never receive my quote?

Log back into the system and resend your quote OR you can view/download on screen. Alternatively you can contact the WebRater team at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by calling (09) 973 0190

How many occupations are available on the WebRater and where can I find this?

There are over 500 occupations in the WebRater. When you login, select ‘Available Occupations’ in the top right corner. If you cannot find an occupation you can contact your dedicated WebRater team at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by calling (09) 973 0190

My quote has referred, why can I no longer see this under my login?

If the risk cannot fit the WebRater parameters we remove the quote and underwrite manually.

What is the WebRater Insurance Information Summary?

It is a summary of the clients answers entered in the WebRater platform. Please ensure that the answers in the WebRater platform and your clients' WebRater Insurance Information Summary are correct and align with each other.

If you need to make any changes to WebRater to reflect the answers your client has declared to you in their WebRater Insurance Information Summary, please navigate back through the various WebRater screens, update the relevant answers and re-issue the quotation.  

Please ensure that you review any updated quotation – as you have changed answers to our underwriting questions and criteria, the premium, sub-limits and/or cover may have changed as a result of your updates.

The WebRater Insurance Information Summary is for your file only and a copy does not need to be presented to DUAL.

How do I bind my quote?

Log back into the quote and click on ‘bind policy’

If you are trying to bind after the expiry date please contact your dedicated WebRater team or alternatively, feel free to contact us via email at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190.

For further assistance, please click here to watch a video demonstration on how to quote new business and bind a policy’.

I’m trying to bind this quote but it says it has expired?

DUALs standard quote validity is 60 days from the date the indication was created. Once this has passed you will not be able to bind the risk and will need to requote this on the WebRater in order to bind terms.


For further assistance, please click here to watch a video demonstration on how to quote new business and bind a policy’.

Does the system produce a summary of my answers?

This feature is coming soon and we will let you know when it’s available.

What is the policy binding agreement/statement?

The binding agreement/statement is the declaration that we require you to read and confirm that the information entered into the DUAL WebRater is true and correct at the time of binding.

Do I need to send a closing in order to bind cover?

You can bind the quote via the DUAL WebRater and send the closing to webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz.

Do I need to send DUAL a proposal form if I bind cover in WebRater?

No, as long as the answers are true and correct we don’t require a proposal form. If you would like to have the insured fill in a WebRater proposal form which mirrors the questions in WebRater you can find these on our website here

After binding cover on the WebRater when can I expect to receive the policy documents?

You will receive the policy documents in the next 24 hours via our automated system.

How do I ask a question about the WebRater?

For new business, there is a dedicated WebRater support team and you can contact them via phone (09) 973 0190 or contact your dedicated WebRater team.

Can I cancel a policy in WebRater?

Unfortunately, you can’t cancel a policy through the WebRater after it has been incepted with DUAL. Please contact your dedicated WebRater team who can assist with cancellation

Mid Term Adjustments

If you would like to make changes to the policy once its bound please contact your dedicated WebRater team to or alternatively, feel free to contact us via email at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190.

What if I need to change the period of insurance or endorse the policy after binding in WebRater?

If you would like to make changes to the policy once its bound please contact your dedicated WebRater team to via email at webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190We don’t accept a closing as a form of an endorsement, you are required to communicate any endorsements with a DUAL underwriter for approval due to some cases we may require more information.

Where do I send a closing?

Please email closing to webrater@dualnewzealand.co.nz

What products are available on the DUAL WebRater?
The following products are available:
  • Association Liability
  • Cyber
  • Employer Liability
  • General Liability
  • Information Technology
  • Management Liability – Platinum
  • Management Liability - Gold
  • Professional Indemnity
  • Statutory Liability
What is the fee or turnover threshold for the DUAL WebRater?
  •  Professional Indemnity - $2M fees
  • Information Technology - $5M Turnover
  • Cyber - $10M Turnover
  • General Liability  - $10M Turnover
  • Employers Liability  - $10M Turnover
  • Association Liability  - $10M
  • Management Liability Platinum - $10M  Turnover
  • Management Liability Gold - $5M Turnover
  • Statutory Liability - $10M Turnover
WebRater Product Profile
What do I do with the WebRater Insurance Information Summary?

The WebRater Insurance Information Summary is for your file only and a copy does not need to be presented to DUAL.

It is a summary of the clients answers entered in the WebRater platform. 

If you need to make any changes to WebRater to reflect the answers your client has declared to you in their WebRater Insurance Information Summary, please navigate back through the various WebRater screens, update the relevant answers and re-issue the quotation.  

WebRater Contacts

Adam Bullard

Digital & SME Manager

+64 9 281 8362 

+64 21 688 044

abullard@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Anjana Govind

Underwriting Assistant

+64 9 973 0206

agovid@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Ava Sucu

Underwriting Assistant

+64 9 973 0190

asucu@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Blair Quested

Relationship Manager / Senior Underwriter

+64 9 281 8369

bquested@dualnewzealand.com  

 

Katarina Habjan (On Parental Leave)

Underwriter

+64 9 281 8363

khabjan@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Kit Poon

WebRater Underwriter

+64 9 281 8368

kpoon@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Sarah Connell

Underwriter

+64 9 281 8364 

sconnell@dualnewzealand.co.nz  

 

Sarah Watson

Underwriter

+64 9 973 0190 

swatson@dualnewzealand.co.nz

 

Shamira Ahmed  (On Parental Leave)

Underwriter

+64 9 281 8368

sahmed@dualnewzealand.co.nz

Document Library
What products are available on the DUAL WebRater?

We have 8 products available on the DUAL WebRater with over 500 occupations to choose from. 


·        Association Liability
·        Cyber Liability and Privacy Protection
·        Employers Liability
·        General Liability
·        Information Technology
·        Management Liability
·        Professional Indemnity
·        Statutory Liability


For more information on each product please select the relevant product to be taken to the full Product page or visit the Document Library where we host all our downloadable documents including Product Profiles, Claims examples and much more.


Otherwise, if you have any further questions about DUAL or our products please contact your local DUAL underwriter or alternatively feel free to contact us via email at WebRater@dualnewzealand.co.nz or by phone on (09) 973 0190.

What is the DUAL WebRater?

An online Quote and Bind platform

DUAL’s WebRater streamlines the underwriting process by removing unnecessary, time-consuming steps. In under two minutes. Our innovative online trading platform will obtain a quote and bind a policy for over 500 occupations, 8 products available, across Financial Lines and General Liability.

Visit the DUAL WebRater page here for more information https://www.dualnewzealand.co.nz/webrater

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