Commercial Lines

Business Income “WITHOUT” Extra Expense

Following a covered loss, a replacement compressor was rented at the cost of about $100 a day. By the time repairs were made, the insured incurred $6,000 in rental costs.…

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Additional Insureds vs. Additional Named Insureds

Sometimes a contract calls for naming a party as an additional insured. On other occasions, it requests additional named insured status. So, what’s the difference and what are the advantages…

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Additional Insureds and Certificates

THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ARTICLE YOU READ THIS YEAR. If you insure contractors or others who must enter into agreements specifying insurance coverages and certificate language, you could…

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Contractual Liability vs. Additional Insured Status

Question: “I have had discussions with agents who believe that the wording in the ISO CGL policy pertaining to an “insured contract” covers the requirement to add additional insured status…

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Insuring the Independent Contractor Exposure

Many businesses use independent contractors. While the “principal” (owner) is usually not liable for the actions of an independent contractor, third parties can make claim or sue the owner on…

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Claims Adjusting in a Hard Market

Agents who’ve experienced a hard market know that claims are often scrutinized much closer than they are in a soft market. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that sometimes lead to the…

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Hurricanes and Business Income

The ISO business income form(s) includes coverage for loss arising out of a civil authority prohibiting access to the insured’s premises due to direct damage by a covered peril to…

Business Income Coverage for Mandatory Hurricane Evacuations

In a number of recent hurricanes, civil authorities ordered mandatory evacuations before the storms made landfall. The ISO Business Income form applies to losses arising from orders of civil authority…

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Business Income Coverage for Nonprofits

This question was posted to our “Ask an Expert” service from a Big “I” member: “What is the business Income exposure for a nonprofit organization? We understand the extra expense…