The proper issuance of certificates of insurance is a common problem facing agents, whether they’ve been in the business for decades or they’re just entering the industry. This article provides…
In record numbers, today’s teachers are fleeing the classroom for less political, safer and better-paying jobs. Could a former teacher or a school librarian be your next hire?
A few recent articles highlight how many Americans, especially Millennials, supplement their income with side gigs. A side gig is work people start in addition to their main jobs. Side…
You may wonder why the insurance industry is so heavily regulated. Let’s take a look at the main reasons the states regulate insurance. Because business owners, the economy and industry…
The habitational market struggles with a lack of capacity, increasing non-renewals, higher deductibles and restricted underwriting. How can the industry adapt to this hard market? This article covers current habitational…
As you handle more complicated commercial accounts, you’ll need to understand some often-used financial terms. Whether you’re furnishing your commercial insured’s financial data for underwriting or renewal or responding to…
The business owners policy (BOP) is one of the most widely used commercial insurance policies designed to protect small-to-medium sized business owners. While the Insurance Services Office ISO form is…
Most agency errors & omissions claims have some commonality. This article presents a few examples you can use to prevent a potential claim against your agency when managing client signatures.
Correctly naming your insured is only one issue that can get you sued. Our author highlights some key areas of concern for agents to prevent an errors and omissions claim.
Our Ask an Expert service offers Big “I” members insight into today’s risks or other coverage, technology, or agency management issues today’s agents encounter. This article offers insight into an…
