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Nail Down Roofing Contractors’ Insurance Every Time

Tap into Today’s Booming Construction Market  The construction industry is prospering, driven by these factors according to Property Casualty 360.   Experts predict a “mixed bag” for the industry, according to the Associated…

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Church-Owned, Pastor Insured: Is This Correct?

An agent asks: A vehicle is registered to a church that provides the vehicle to the senior pastor and his wife for their personal use. The vehicle is insured on…

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Food Delivery and the Business Auto Policy

Thousands of restaurants engage in food delivery. This is, by no means, a new phenomenon. With that reality in mind, two questions arise: Is the restaurant covered for food delivery…

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Coronavirus and the Auto Exposure

Over the last several days, the VU has fielded several auto insurance related questions as it pertains to food delivery and the Coronavirus. These questions cannot be classed simply as…

BAP Coverage for Auto Hired with Driver

An event planner wants to expand his services to include hiring a shuttle van, shuttle bus, or limo as a part of a package deal when planning large events. The…

“Pollution” Incident…BAP or CGL?

Leaked fluids from a wreck of two vehicles were not properly cleaned up by a private firm. As a result, a motorcyclist was seriously injured when he slid through the…

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If a BAP Has Symbols 8 & 9, Is the Drive Other Car (DOC) Endorsement Needed?

A customer with a d/b/a sole proprietorship owns two autos covered by a BAP written with Symbols 7, 8, and 9. She drives one, largely on business, and her retired…

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Should CGL and BAP Be Written in the Same Insurer?

One of the most common claim scenarios reported through the VU “Ask an Expert” service involves injury or damage arising from the loading or unloading of a vehicle or its…

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Is DOC Needed if the BAP Has Symbol 1?

A commercial prospect’s CEO drives a company car. The current agent told the CEO that DOC coverage is not necessary if Symbol 1 coverage is used for liability since it…