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Property Deductibles: Subtracted from the Limit or the Loss

A concept as common as the application of a “property deductible” is rarely taught or even considered, it is simply “understood.” The problem is we tend towards the belief that…

Home insurance or mortgage protection concept with a 3D house model under a blue umbrella

US Surplus Lines Premium UP More than 12 Percent

Mid-year premium growth reported by the 15 excess and surplus lines (E&S) stamping/service offices across the United States has reached almost $18 billion. Given the fact that the data reported…

Business growth concept. Financial report with graphs and arrow.

Worldly and Not-So-Worldly Wisdom

As I progress in my career and in life, I work to be more intentional about learning life’s lessons. A lot of what I learn comes from my own warped…

Legal Terms Every Agent Should Know

Because agents work in a contract-based industry subject to many legal concepts, understanding specific legal terms is necessary.

Telematics: Big Brother in the Flesh

Usage-based-insurance, UBI or telematics is here, though not yet widespread. However, eventually carriers will find a way to make telematics part of every driver’s life. Are there any up or…

Transparent car and spare and engine and other detail. 3d illustration

Meth Labs, Explosions, and Homeowners’ Insurance

A house exploded in Charlotte, NC. Rumors of a meth lab began to swirl leading to an analysis of the HO policy to answer the question, does the insurance carrier…

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