Citing “climate change, changing lifestyles and new technologies,” Verisk will update the Businessowners (BOP) program with “significant enhancements.” Read on for an overview of the expected changes.
The Big “I” Technical Affairs Committee (TAC) is one of the least publicized committees among the groups that work to improve agency operations and solve many types of insurance issues.…
After taking a sharp hit at the start of the pandemic, small business formation has rebounded, giving insurers an opportunity to target new customers.The ISO Businessowners program was developed to…
A business transports people to various medical facilities such as routine doctor visits and other non-emergency appointments. How is the exposure arising from moving patients from the vehicle and into…
The Foundation for Community Association Research Factbook reported that 52.9% of U.S. housing was built prior to 1979, leading to aging roofs, failing plumbing, and more. “The habitational market has…
In 2021 according to the Insurance Information Institute (III), almost 24% of losses under homeowners insurance arose from water damage (including freezing-related) claims. From 2017 to 2021, III reports that…
One of the biggest exposures for an errors and omissions claims arises from certificates of insurance. When providing additional insurance, under the commercial general liability policy replace the need for…
While the reality of today’s underwriting is often, “Does this fit the box?” today’s hard market has caused many agents to scramble toward wholesalers and carriers with heartier appetites. However,…
Unlike “traditional” businesses, an insurance agency has a unique business model with low capital requirements and no significant working capital needs. But when capital is needed to seize an opportunity,…