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CLUE Property Report Facts for Agents

CLUE Reports are a common underwriting tool. According to research, more than 80 percent of consumers are unaware these even exist. Further, those who do know they exist likely don’t…

Delivering Other-Than-Paper Copies of Policies

Are there any E&O or regulatory issues related to delivering policies on a thumb drive rather than the paper files? SwissRe VP and Sr. Underwriter Richard Lund addresses these issues.

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When Insurance Strikes (Out): Underestimating Replacement Cost

Underinsurance is still a problem. According to CoreLogic approximately 60 percent of homes are underinsured by 20 percent on average. Obviously, this leads to devastating results for the insured, and…

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A Construction Defect Coverage Case Worth Noting

The California Appeals Court recently ruled on the application of the CGL’s j(5) and j(6) exclusion in regard to construction defect cases. This article highlights the key findings in the…

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The Underwriting Period

Every state and the District of Columbia grants insurance carriers an “underwriting period.” Insurance carriers are granted broad authority to cancel a newly-written policy during this statutorily-limited period.

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The Underwriting Period

Every state and the District of Columbia grants insurance carriers an “underwriting period.” Insurance carriers are granted broad authority to cancel a newly-written policy during this statutorily-limited period.

The Underwriting Period

Every state and the District of Columbia grants insurance carriers an “underwriting period.” Insurance carriers are granted broad authority to cancel a newly-written policy during this statutorily-limited period.

ISO’s 2017 Commercial Property Form Changes

September 1, 2017, ISO introduced six new changes to the commercial property program. As part of this filing, ISO altered the CP 10 30 Cause of Loss – Special Form,…

Getting Sued by Being Too Helpful: Stick to Your Expertise

Insurance agents have a deep desire to help their clients any way they can; but sometime, agents undertake to help in ways and areas where they are not qualified (or…

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Extraterritorial/Reciprocity Statutes by State

When employees travel, it’s important to know the extraterritoriality and reciprocity statutes in the state where that employee is working. This reference document will help you do just that.

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