Property ACORD 140 · revised Oct 2016

ACORD 140: Property Section

ACORD 140 documents building and business personal property details as part of a commercial property insurance application.

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How to fill out ACORD 140

What your insurance producer enters in each section, and why it matters.

Location Schedule

Lists each insured location, its address, and construction class.

Building Information

Covers year built, construction type, roof type, and square footage.

Coverage Information

States the coverage amount for building and business personal property separately.

Protection Class

Documents fire protection details such as distance to the nearest fire station and hydrant.

The mistake that actually matters

Leaving the protection class or construction details incomplete is a common reason underwriters send the application back for more information.

Where to submit this form

Submitted to the underwriter alongside the main commercial property application.

Frequently asked questions

Is this form used alone?

It usually accompanies the main ACORD 125 commercial application rather than standing on its own.

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