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It’s Here!

It’s Here!

Apr 18, 2018 |

The preorder is now available for the book “When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes” which is scheduled for shipment on May 15. This 350+ page book represents over 30 years experience in resolving insurance claim disputes. The book is designed to be highly readable, educational, interesting, and an indispensable reference guide for years to come. Over 80 court case citations, dozens of real-life claims examples, and a liberal dash of humor for seasoning.

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Insuring Underground Property

Insuring Underground Property

Apr 18, 2018 |

Most commercial property policies and many homeowners policies exclude damage to underground property. In the case of ISO’s commercial property program, coverage for underground property can be added by endorsement. That may or may not be the case for non-ISO policies.

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How to Calculate Business Income Limits and Coinsurance in 5 Minutes

How to Calculate Business Income Limits and Coinsurance in 5 Minutes

Apr 18, 2018 |

In my early ISO days, I used to assist agents in completing business income worksheets. One of the biggest downsides in quoting BI coverage was the time it took to complete the worksheet then NOT make the sale. So, in conjunction with the Texas Big “I”, I came up with a program to calculate BI limits and coinsurance in 5 minutes….

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Contractual Liability: The “I” Request

Contractual Liability: The “I” Request

Apr 11, 2018 |

Commercial insureds often enter into business agreements, from leases to construction contracts, where they are asked to insure indemnity agreements in those contracts. The reality is that almost ALL contractual indemnity agreements are uninsurable.

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Insuring Auto Diminished Value

Insuring Auto Diminished Value

Apr 11, 2018 |

An insurer has introduced an auto policy enhancement that covers rental car diminished value assessments. There are still reasons why purchasing the LDW makes sense for many infrequent short-term rentals, but this enhancement plugs a big hole.

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Denying an Uncovered Claim for the Wrong Reason

Denying an Uncovered Claim for the Wrong Reason

Mar 30, 2018 |

An employee damaged his employer’s front-end loader that he used after hours without permission and reported it that evening. The claim was turned into the insurer who has denied the damage, citing the “Dishonesty” exclusion. We disagree…not that the damage is excluded, but with the reason for the denial.

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What Saving 15% Gets You

What Saving 15% Gets You

Mar 30, 2018 |

A homeowner buys his insurance directly from an insurer without using an agent. He thinks he’s saved money. But then he has what he thinks is a covered claim, but the insurer denies it. Who does he turn to?

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