Personal Lines

Flood Risks Are Rising – Are Your Clients Prepared?

Your clients may be unaware of the flooding risks they face. A free, online assessment tool pioneered by First Watch Foundation may help your policyholders better recognize their flood risks.

High and fast water rising in Bayou River with downtown Houston in background under cloud blue sky. Heavy rains from Harvey Tropical Hurricane storm caused many flooded areas in greater Houston area.

Vacation Season is Open Season for Burglars

Summertime can be a bonanza for burglars. If you insure second homes owned by “snowbirds,” the risk of burglary increases during the summer, especially in July and August, according to…

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2022 ISO Homeowners’ Changes in Chart Form

Charts are probably the most helpful resource for keeping track of key Homeowners’ policy provisions. Being able to see key information in one, easy-to-read form aids in memory and retention;…

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What Agents Need to Know About the New Flood Rating (Risk Rating 2.0)

The NFIP has promulgated a new rating program for all flood policies – Risk Rating 2.0. The goal is to modernize flood rating using technology and history to develop somewhat…

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STDs and the Personal Auto Policy: Part 2 of 3

While the ISO personal auto policy appears to wholly exclude any coverage for a person contracting a STD in an auto, this is not necessarily true of all coverage forms.…

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STDs and the Personal Auto Policy: Part 1 of 3

Does the personal auto policy extend coverage for a STD supposedly contracted in an insured auto? Well, “disease” is within the definition of bodily injury and there is no specific…

Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: CBRA Zones and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs)

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand…

04 February 2019 Townsville, Qld - Suburbs adjacent to Townsville's Ross River were flooded when two millions litres of water was released every second from the city's dam. Unprecedented rainfall in the week leading up to this event saw the dam's level rise to nearly 250% - Photo: Cameron Laird (Ph: 0418 238811 - cameron@cameronlaird.com)