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A Word About S-Corporation/LLC Status

Taxes, what would we do without taxes? (I’m sure most of us would like to find out.) When choosing your business entity type, you need to understand how each is…

Coverage for Potted Trees, Shrubs and Plants Under HO Policies

Does the trees, shrubs and plants Additional Coverage in a Homeowners policy apply inside and outside the home? Does it apply to plants in a yard or to potted plants…

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Policy Form Edition Dates and Why They’re Important

One of the most frustrating types of questions received by the VU “Ask an Expert” service usually begins with, “Does ‘a’ homeowners policy cover…” or “Does ‘a’ BOP cover….” The…

The Pressure to Get Bigger

A serious problem has been created by the misuse of the word “volume.” When companies say they want more volume, agency owners form clusters to “give” companies more volume. As…

Authorization Form to Provide Driver MVRs to Employers

When MVRs are run for underwriting reasons on drivers of a business, the employer often asks the agency for a copy or the agency, perhaps as a value-added service, provides…

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