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The Danger of Relying on Automatic Coverages

From “host liquor” in a CGL policy to “vacant land” in an HO policy, we often relying on automatic coverages for certain exposures to cover an insured who has an…

Agency Bank Accounts and Comingling of Funds

An agency has both a premium trust account and an operating account at a local bank. The agency owner has been told by some other agents that separate accounts are…

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Agency Valuation, Is It Based on the Past or the Future?

When buying or selling an agency, is the value based on what the agency made in the past or what it will earn in the future? A recent call illustrated…

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Temporary Substitute Autos Under PAPs and BAPs

The ISO PAP extends coverage to “temporary substitute” autos One question is what constitutes “temporary”? What if your car is in the shop for six weeks and you have a…

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How to Misread an Insurance Policy

A claim was filed against a homeowner for a child injured at a facility being rented by the homeowner. The adjuster has denied the claim, but is the denial correct?…

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