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Seven Steps to a Smoother Catastrophe Claims Process

Bradley Flower, Big I member and owner of Portal Insurance in Mobile, Alabama, knows a few things about catastrophes. He developed catastrophe claims process we asked him to share for…

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Back to Basics – What is a Personal Umbrella Policy?

Personal lines policies offer liability coverage limits that protect your insureds if they injure someone or damage their property. But with today’s ever-increasing jury verdicts, it’s not hard to see…

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Back to Basics – What is Legal Liability?

What does it mean when an adjuster reports that your insured is not “legally liable,” so the carrier will deny the claim. This article explains the basics of legal liability…

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Monitoring The Ratings of Bermuda-Based Carriers

If you have placed coverage with any Bermuda-based carriers, your agency management team should monitor their financial strength.

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Disaster Planning for Insurance Agencies

Increasingly inclement weather, civil disobedience, electrical grid failures – all these problems can create a nightmare for insurance agents. Not only will these events impact your clients, but your agency’s…

Workers Compensation Rates Still Stable Despite COVID-19

A recent Rough Notes article, “Workers Compensation: An Oasis in a Dry Desert: An Island in Stormy Seas,” finds that despite COVID concerns, the workers compensation market is still stable.…

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Emerging Risks Mean New Risk Exposures and Insurance Solutions

Each year, the CRO (Chief Risk Officer) Forum, formed in the Netherlands in 2004 to advance risk management practices in the insurance industry, provides an update on emerging risks. Its…

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