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US Surplus Lines Premium UP More than 12 Percent

Mid-year premium growth reported by the 15 excess and surplus lines (E&S) stamping/service offices across the United States has reached almost $18 billion. Given the fact that the data reported…

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Worldly and Not-So-Worldly Wisdom

As I progress in my career and in life, I work to be more intentional about learning life’s lessons. A lot of what I learn comes from my own warped…

Legal Terms Every Agent Should Know

Because agents work in a contract-based industry subject to many legal concepts, understanding specific legal terms is necessary.

Telematics: Big Brother in the Flesh

Usage-based-insurance, UBI or telematics is here, though not yet widespread. However, eventually carriers will find a way to make telematics part of every driver’s life. Are there any up or…

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Meth Labs, Explosions, and Homeowners’ Insurance

A house exploded in Charlotte, NC. Rumors of a meth lab began to swirl leading to an analysis of the HO policy to answer the question, does the insurance carrier…

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Debating Ambiguities in Insurance Contracts

Every insurance practitioner knows what happens when there is an ambiguity in policy language, the insured is supposed to win. But what makes a provision ambiguous? Is an ambiguity created…

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Are You Overlooking a $25,000 to $500,000+ Property Exposure?

A mural is a very real insurance exposure, and a very popular addition to many both public and private commercial buildings and residences. One underwriter reported writing $500,000 coverage on…

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Does This Sound Like YOUR Underwriter?

I asked agents from all over the country to recount some of the strangest, most unusual, or simply irritating situations involving underwriters. Here are some of their responses.

Are You One of ‘Those’ Agents?

I asked underwriters from all over the country to recount some of the strangest, most unusual, or simply irritating situations involving agents. Here are some of their responses.

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