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for the week of July 16, 2021

Education + Analysis for the Independent Agent

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Special Feature - Certificates of Insurance * Commercial General Liability * Condominium Issues * Commercial Property * Personal Auto Issues * Workers' Compensation * Insurance Laws & Statutes/Coverage Resources
Mistakes on Certificates Versus Clear Policy Language
Can information inadvertently left on a Certificate of Insurance limit the breadth of protection extended from the policy? The real question is, does a COI alter coverage?
Quick Warning for Contractor Risks!
If a commercial contractor is now doing residential work because of market conditions, watch out for a residential exclusion.
Insuring a ‘Box of Air’
Although the unit owner doesn’t own the entire structure, they may have responsibility for insuring some “real property” elements that are part of the building. And the only way to know what property the unit owner is required to insure is to read the condo association’s ruling documents such as the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs).
A Word About Murals
If your client has a mural on the inside or outside of the building, how do you cover it? Is it covered by the property policy? Is there any special wording in the proprietary form that provides coverage? Many agents don’t consider insuring a mural, but it could be a very expensive exposure for your insured. This video session explores the coverage needs of a mural.
The "Business Use" Exclusion in the Personal Auto Policy
In practical application, the PAP extends coverage for the business use of a “your covered auto” provided it’s not used to carry people or property for a fee (i.e., Uber or Lyft). Absent material misrepresentation in the application regarding the use of the vehicle, the PAP responds to an incident arising from business use. But some carrier’s apply specific business use exclusions few ever pay attention to, until it’s too late.
Painkillers in Workers’ Compensation
On any given day in the United States, perhaps 500,000 injured workers are under treatment for chronic pain; a great majority ingest opioids. There may well be 100,000 injured workers on long-term opioid treatment, some extending over two decades. But the use of opioids seems to be dropping.
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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