Commercial General Liability (CGL)

Is Heating Oil a Pollutant?

Here’s a great example of why the majority of your large and small contractors need pollution coverage. The Rhode Island Supreme Court decision found in favor of the insured, but…

Construction Risks Becoming Harder to Place

Construction risks are becoming harder to place and premiums continue to increase. With the construction starts expected to increase by about 7% in 2024, now is an opportune time to…

Evolution of ISO General Liability Classifications

ISO is making MAJOR changes to the CGL classification system in 2022. These changes are the result of new technologies, new risks, and the need for greater granularity. We need…

Quick Warning for Contractor Risks!

If a commercial contractor is now doing residential work because of market conditions, watch out for a residential exclusion.

Claims Made and Polling Letters

If you have a client written on a “claims made” policy, a polling letter can save them from an uncovered claim and you from an E&O loss. Polling Letters are…

The Era of Vehicle Hacking is Here. Are Insurers Ready?

Do you think your car can be “stolen” yet still be sitting in the parking lot or driveway with you in it? Well, evidently, it can – it’s called “Hacking.”…

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Church-Owned, Pastor Insured: Is This Correct?

An agent asks: A vehicle is registered to a church that provides the vehicle to the senior pastor and his wife for their personal use. The vehicle is insured on…

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5 Contractor Coverage Concepts Every Agent Must Understand

Learn about the five of the most common contractor risk exposures: contractual risk transfer; properly extending insured status; business auto issues; misuse of the absolute pollution exclusion; and professional and…