Cost Estimator - Frequently Asked Questions

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When I run a Quick Estimate, I don't get any results. The Quick Estimate screen just refreshes. What am I doing wrong?

What is the purpose of the Log In button?

Why are only certain commodities showing?

What is the difference between a Quick and a Detailed Estimate?

What’s the difference between Cost Estimator and the Premium Calculator?

Why can’t I click on the CEPP link?

What’s the difference between a Farmer and an Agent role?

When I run a Quick Estimate, I don't get any results. The Quick Estimate screen just refreshes. What am I doing wrong? Return to Top
You probably do not have your pop-up blocker turned off. This cannot be done through a toolbar (ex. Google toolbar). It must be turned off via Tools --> Internet Options --> Privacy tab - Unclick Turn on Pop-up Blocker

What is the purpose of the Log In button? Return to Top
In order to save an estimate a user must have an eAuth account and log in to the system. A user can also set certain preferences like Automatically saving estimates, default state, etc.

Why are only certain commodities showing? Return to Top
Only the commodities associated with the current filing are available.

What is the difference between a Quick and a Detailed Estimate? Return to Top
A Quick Estimate is generated using a crop/commodity as the starting point and then all applicable insurance plans are listed. A Detailed Estimate is generated using an insurance plan as the starting point and then all applicable crops are displayed based on the user’s selected state and county. Detailed estimates also allow the user to select various options that can be sold with the insurance plan. The Quick Estimate does not allow options.

What’s the difference between Cost Estimator and the Premium Calculator? Return to Top
Cost Estimator will eventually replace the Premium Calculator. For now, Cost Estimator will allow users to generate estimates for plans covering reinsurance year 2011. Premium Calculator will cover 2010.

Why can’t I click on the CEPP link? Return to Top
When the CEPP document is released, we will activate the link. For now it has been disabled.

What’s the difference between a Farmer and an Agent role? Return to Top
An Agent can generate estimates and associate them with Customers.