The CGL and Swimming Pool “Pop-Ups”
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…
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…
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12, 2015 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) has released the results of the 2015 Market Share Study (based…
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 10, 2015 — Poor road conditions have cost consumers and the insurance industry at least $27 billion over a five year period, according to a 2014 survey…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb 12, 2015 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) is strongly opposed to S. 463, a bill introduced by Sen.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb 4, 2015 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) is strongly opposed to S. 345, a bill introduced yesterday by…
There is increasing interest in, and use of, drones for various business activities, from real estate agents to contractors. Unfortunately, there is little, if any, coverage under most CGL and…
Are you ever confused about whether a particular policy form is a pure ISO form, a modified version, or a proprietary insurer form? This article provides a three-test approach for…
The following is an article written by Tennessee Big “I” member (and the very first VU newsletter subscriber) Alan Johnson, CPCU, ARM-P, AIS, AINS about a recent Tennessee Court of…