Annual Report 2011 - Dundee International REIT

DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL 2011 Annual Report
Insurance
We carry general liability, umbrella liability and excess liability insurance with limits that are typically obtained
for similar real estate portfolios in Germany and otherwise acceptable to our trustees. For the property risks,
we carry “All Risks” property insurance including, but not limited to, flood, earthquake and loss of rental income
insurance (with at least a 24-month indemnity period). We also carry boiler and machinery insurance covering
all boilers, pressure vessels, HVAC systems and equipment breakdown. However, certain types of risks
(generally of a catastrophic nature such as from war or nuclear accident) are uninsurable under any insurance
policy. Furthermore, there are other risks that are not economically viable to insure at this time. We partially
self-insure against terrorism risk for our entire portfolio. We have insurance for earthquake risks, subject to
certain policy limits, deductibles and self-insurance arrangements. Should an uninsured or underinsured loss
occur, we could lose our investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, one or more of our
properties, but we would continue to be obligated to repay any recourse mortgage indebtedness on such
properties. We do not carry title insurance on our properties. If a loss occurs resulting from a title defect with
respect to a property where there is no title insurance or the loss is in excess of insured limits, we could lose
all or part of our investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, such property.
SECTION V — CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management of Dundee International REIT believes that certain policies may be subject to estimation and
management’s judgment. For a list and explanation of these policies refer to Note 4 of the consolidated financial
statements.
For a list and explanation of future accounting policy changes, refer to Note 5 of the financial statements.
Additional information relating to Dundee International REIT is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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