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Certificate of Insurance Questions and Answers

Certificates of insurance account for more headaches at the agency level than just about any other issue. Because COIs create so much angst, the VU regularly conducts webinars regarding them.…

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New Flood Insurance Manual

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) updated its Flood Insurance Manual effective April 1, 2020. Following are links to the updated manual appendices.

Do the Acts of “Terrorists” Trigger the Terrorism Exclusion?

Protests, civil disobedience, riots, and looting followed the death of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. Might the terrorism exclusion apply to any damage caused during…

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EXCEED Microlearning

For New to Seasoned Employees – Developed In Partnership with IRMI     EXCEED & EXCEED Onboard are perfect for onboarding, career development & knowledge refreshing. EXCEED Microlearning through easy-to-consume,…

ACT Agency-Customer Texting and eDelivery Agreements

Even before going into our COVID world, customers were expecting ‘instant’ service – Via texting & electronic document delivery. Result: Customers have agents’ cell phone numbers, and they are texting…

Suddenly, Coverage Became Important!

Insurance carriers spend in excess of $6.7 billion on advertising. Progressive alone spends over $1 billion. Most of this advertising is about price and how much the insured can save.…

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Agent’s Resource Guide to Chatbots

An Agent’s Resource Guide to Chatbots Updated January 2021This guide walks your agency through the important advantages of having a chatbot and how it can lead your agency to greater…

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