VU Resources

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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COVID Talking Points

Agents have asked the Big “I” many questions about COVID and insurance. Here are a few “talking points” that may be beneficial over the coming months.

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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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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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Coronavirus Revisited – Should the Business Income Policy Respond?

During the pandemic panic, one of the most common question received by the VU was, “Does the Business Income policy cover government-mandated shutdowns?” The answer then and the answer now…

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Food Delivery and the Business Auto Policy

Thousands of restaurants engage in food delivery. This is, by no means, a new phenomenon. With that reality in mind, two questions arise: Is the restaurant covered for food delivery…

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Cracking the Condominium Conundrum

How can a policy generating about $75 in revenue cost you $5,000, $10,000, or more? Believing that writing an HO-6 is quick and easy is the beginning of an E&O…

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Condo Cases of Crime and D&O Defects

Cases of criminal embezzlement within community associations are undeniable, and the crimes range in boldness and severity. Any D&O policy defects can leave your condominium clients uninsured.

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Wrap-Ups, OCIPs, and CCIPs

For insurance agents and brokers who provide services to construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors – this is a MUST READ REPORT.