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title: "Draft policy endorsements and exclusion wording from the underwriting brief"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/insurance-law/draft-policy-endorsements-and-exclusion-wording-from-the-underwriting-br"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A22-T1-R4"
practice_area: "Insurance Law"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Draft policy endorsements and exclusion wording from the underwriting brief

> On the lawyer's instructions, assist with the endorsement or exclusion clause, working from the underwriter's brief, the base wording it amends and the schedule, and keeping to the defined terms the policy already…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Insurance Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/insurance-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | On the lawyer's instructions, assist with the endorsement or exclusion clause, working from the underwriter's brief, the base wording it amends and the schedule, and keeping to the defined terms the policy already carries. Check the settled clause back against the insuring clause, the definitions, the conditions, the other exclusions, the limits, sub-limits and deductible, and list every overlap, broken cross-reference and gap in cover the new wording creates. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer settles the operative words, because an ambiguity in an exclusion is read against the insurer. Confirm the clause carries out the underwriting instruction and nothing more, that it uses the policy's own defined terms and leaves no conflict or unintended grant of cover elsewhere in the wording, and that the effective date, policy number and any premium adjustment are right. Check it against the Insurance Contracts Act requirements that bear on it, including the duty to clearly inform the insured of an unusual term and the limits on relying on an act or omission, the unfair contract terms regime for consumer and small business cover, and the reinsurance and target market position the endorsement may disturb. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
2. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
3. Review the original source set for relevant material absent from the output, including contrary evidence, qualifications and unresolved gaps.
4. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
5. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
6. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/insurance-law/draft-policy-endorsements-and-exclusion-wording-from-the-underwriting-br/united-states.md) | Red |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*