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Commercial Property Agreed Value Option

The Agreed Value Option (AVO) is an alternative to coinsurance in the ISO Building and Personal Property Coverage Form (CP 00 10). Agreed Value can be used with buildings or…

Leasing a Company Car to Yourself

Most insurance agents “could write a book” about some of the choices consumers often make about their insurance protection. A prime example is the small commercial insured that has his…

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An Amazing Customer Service and Leadership Story

How far will you go to provide superior customer service? Would you invest hours learning basic American Sign Language so a single customer will have a better experience?

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Post-Flood Homeowners Questions

“We have been getting some questions from our insureds about coverage under a Homeowners Policy for exposures that developed after the recent floods. I want to put together an FAQ…

Another Look at the 7 Habits

You “recharge” phones and other electronics, don’t you? Every once in a while you need to “recharge” your own motivation and lifestyle…

Insuring Owned Trailers Without Owned Autos

We probably get more questions about trailers than any other vehicle. Search the VU for “trailer” and you’ll see what I mean. In this article, VU faculty member Mike Edwards…

Insurance-To-Value and Undervaluation

In 2013, Marshall & Swift/Boeckh reported that 60 percent of homes were underinsured by an average of 17 percent. In addition to increased construction costs many homes are not built…

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