Outage Insurance

A type of insurance which covers against loss of earning due to failure of machinery to operate because of an insured peril causing damage to the premises.
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Consequential loss insurance applicable to losses incurred during the tie a piece of machinery has been put out of commission by a described accident.

Outside Positions or Outside Directorship or ODL Coverage

An extension of coverage available from most D&ampO insurers for claims against directors and officers in their capacity as a director, officer or employee of another organization if the director or officer is serving in that outside position at the request of the insured company. Depending upon the specific provision purchased, this extension of coverage may apply to any outside position held by any insured director or officer, to only outside positions in non-profit entities, or to only outside positions in specifically scheduled outside entities. Outside position coverage typically applies only to the extent the director’s or officer’s loss is in excess of any insurance and indemnification available from the outside entity (i.e., double excess). Depending upon the ODL provision, the coverage may also be in excess of any indemnification available from the insured company (i.e., triple excess).

Outstanding Cash Advance (“O.C.A.”)

A method of funding by the reinsurer using a cash advance in connection with a securitization provision contained in a reinsurance agreement requiring the reinsurer to secure its outstanding obligations under the agreement as of a particular point in time. The cash advance is held by the company in trust for the reinsurer in an interest bearing account or invested by the company in acceptable securities. The amount of the cash advance is subject to adjustment at given intervals as the reinsurer’s obligations change, as defined in the securitization provision. Generally, should the reinsurer fail to perform its payment obligations under the reinsurance agreement, the company may utilize the outstanding cash advance to meet such obligations. Also see Trust and Unauthorized Reinsurance.