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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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