Value-Added Services Could Pose an E&O Exposure
By: Nancy Germond Question: “I currently write a very nice tree service account, which is coming up for renewal in a couple of months. Last year, we had some stiff competition…
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Don’t Get Hit: Avoid Getting Drawn into an E&O Fight by Offering Assault & Battery Coverage
By: Caryn Mahoney Imagine reading this headline in your local newspaper: “No coverage for $2 million judgment against apartment owner for shooting death.” The story goes on to say that the…
What Scares You?
Around my favorite time of year, Halloween, there are a lot of television shows and internet articles about scary things. It made me think that as an insurance agent errors…
What Scares You?
Around my favorite time of year, Halloween, there are a lot of television shows and internet articles about scary things. It made me think that as an insurance agent errors…
Point of View from an Insurance Expert Witness
This expert witness jumped headfirst into her line of work. As she learned more about the insurance business from a legal standpoint, she was concerned to see how exposed agents…
Does an E&O Audit Make Sense for Your Agency?
Why would an agency owner want to undertake an agency errors & omissions audit? Read this auditor’s top reasons an agency should embrace the practice of an internal audit by…
Underinsurance, A Hard Market, and Climate Change
Almost two years ago, the author authored the article “An Agent Call to Action: Underinsurance” which appeared in this publication as well as a couple of other blogs. Essentially, he…
Smart Website Safety to Avoid Errors & Omissions Claims
Insurance agents’ website and marketing collateral wording continue to generate errors & omissions claims. This article provides insights into the management of your website wording. Remember, few copywriters or social…
Avoiding Agency E&O Claims with Signed Documents – Safe, Safer, Safest
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.
Avoid an Errors and Omissions Claims by Correctly Naming the Insured
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.
