Defective work in construction projects often leads to more than just repair costs. Contractors must also account for “rip and tear” expenses—the costs of accessing and removing faulty components—which can…
Today’s insurance agents and brokers must recognize new and emerging risks and rapidly evolving coverage limitations to help best protect their customers. For over two decades, Verisk, or ISO as we old-school…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how the insurance industry does business. However, it’s also triggering a wave of legal and insurance challenges. With at least 11 major lawsuits currently…
Most agents are very familiar with reporting requirements on occurrence policies. The occurrence happens—a tenant fire, a slip and fall, a dog bite—and the insured knows almost instinctively to report the claim. The trigger…
With more climate-related risks affecting homeowners, helping your clients itemize their home inventories before a loss occurs can save them hours of time and help them recoup more of their…
Agents often get pulled into spots they don’t need to be; one of those is pulling MVRs for commercial auto clients. If asked to run MVRs for your commercial auto…
ISO’s Businessowners program remains very adaptable to ever-occurring changes in the business environment. The fact that the program has remained relevant and adaptable over the past four decades is a testament to their endurance. Enter the…
Introduction Since most claims in auto service risks arise from slip and falls, ISO removed eligibility of auto service risks from garage coverage. Given this, these risks were more appropriately written…
For insurance agents, carriers and adjusters, understanding specialized insurance products is critical to crafting tailored insurance solutions for clients across the industries. Two lesser known but useful insurance coverages are Engineering Insurance and Deterioration…
While providing advice to your clients can strengthen relationships, it can also expose you to Errors & Omissions (E&O) claims. Claims can arise from issues like failure to recommend proper…
