One of the key differences between Producers and Service Staff is the nature of their personalities. While the Producer has that sales personality, assertive but not pushy, friendly but focused,…
One of the most litigated provisions in the ISO CGL policy is the pollution exclusion. But what we have found via our “Ask an Expert” service is that often claim…
As bells chime across the campus, and the familiar refrain of “Pomp and Circumstance” announces yet another graduating class, a milestone has been reached by both the graduates and their…
Seen on an insurance discussion board: “I use XXXXX.com. About $35 for 21 hours credit. Takes a few hours (maybe two) to finish and is open book.” What do you…
Your insured is a pool contractor. If he damages the pool’s liner, causing a leak, does his CGL cover him? What if he needs to drain the pool for maintenance…
Google has launched its “Google Compare” auto insurance comparison web site for California consumers, perhaps Google’s first step towards a deeper immersion into the multi-billion dollar auto insurance marketplace. Right…
An agent invested many hours in landing a prospect only to have the business give all of the agent’s work to another agent, along with a BOR that was accepted…
One of the most common claim scenarios reported through the VU “Ask an Expert” service involves injury or damage arising from the loading or unloading of a vehicle or its…
Search the internet for “how to reduce your car insurance cost” and you should get about 58 million hits. Hundreds, if not thousands, of articles have been written about how…
A commercial prospect’s CEO drives a company car. The current agent told the CEO that DOC coverage is not necessary if Symbol 1 coverage is used for liability since it…
