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To Service or Sell – That’s the Difference to Success

As an emerging insurance agent, pointing out your customers’ various coverage needs can not only generate more income and a more committed client, but can also prevent a potential allegation…

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Why Do Insurance Policies Have Exclusions?

Every insurance policy has exclusions. In this article, we discuss the six main reasons for policy exclusions. This article covers those reasons and provides a few warning tips for insurance…

Verisk to Introduce Significant Updates to the Businessowners Policy Program

Citing “climate change, changing lifestyles and new technologies,” Verisk will update the Businessowners (BOP) program with “significant enhancements.” Read on for an overview of the expected changes.

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Your Big “I” Technical Affairs Committee Seeks Agent Input

The Big “I” Technical Affairs Committee (TAC) is one of the least publicized committees among the groups that work to improve agency operations and solve many types of insurance issues.…

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Major Coverage Enhancements Coming to the ISO Businessowners Program

After taking a sharp hit at the start of the pandemic, small business formation has rebounded, giving insurers an opportunity to target new customers.The ISO Businessowners program was developed to…

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Non-Emergency Transportation of Patients…CGL or BAP?

A business transports people to various medical facilities such as routine doctor visits and other non-emergency appointments. How is the exposure arising from moving patients from the vehicle and into…

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