Drivers vs. Insureds
We find that often there is a misconception that listing someone as a driver on an auto policy automatically makes them an insured or that someone is not an insured…
We find that often there is a misconception that listing someone as a driver on an auto policy automatically makes them an insured or that someone is not an insured…
A homeowners insured has his auto coverage with a captive agent. His resident daughter has her coverage with a direct sales insurer. He backs into her car and his auto…
Your insured’s daughter had a car at college jointly titled to her and mom. Daughter has graduated and moved to another state with the auto which remains insured on mom’s…
The divorce of insureds can often create problems for CSRs handling the transition of their personal lines account. However, even when a divorce is amicable, agents may be expected to…
On June 26, 2015 in Obergefell v. Hodges, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. So what does this mean for you and…
Divorced parents have joint custody of their teenage son. Dad buys a car for the kid and insures it on his own policy. The agency insures mom and dad on…
Have you ever had an attorney or other “expert” advise one of your customers with a teen driver to place that teen on his or her own policy (usually at…
In another article, we discuss the potential coverage gaps if a resident child buys a car and it is insured under a separate policy, as opposed to the parent’s policy.…
The 18 year old resident son of our insureds enlisted in the Army, went to boot camp for 14 weeks, and took 3 days leave. While riding in a pickup…
Your insured was told by his attorney to title and insure a car in his 16-year-old son’s name to minimize the family’s liability exposure. According to the attorney, if his…