Does your agency routinely QC policy deliverables? Are all the forms and coverages you requested provided? Perhaps more important, what forms did the insurer include that you did NOT ask for? Failure to perform this critical task can result in uncovered claims for your customer and E&O claims for the agency.
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This article illustrates, to the tune of $24M, why it is critical to review contracts of insureds prior to the bidding process. Unless, of course, you sell a CGL policy that has no exclusions or limits.
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Should an insurer replace ALL of a home’s shingles or siding if only part of them have been damaged? It depends on the policy and statutory and/or case law. This very short article includes a state-by-state listing of the applicable laws.
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Beginning in April, you will have two options for a 12-hour series of webinars based on the book “When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes.” One option is less expensive and includes access to dozens of other webinars but provides no CE credit. The other option is slightly more expensive but includes CE credit in a number of states. Choose the one that works best for you.
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Adjusters in two different claims have said that a claim is covered and are prepared to cut checks, but the agent in each claim knows the adjuster has overlooked a relevant exclusion. What should the agents do? What would legendary claims detective, Ace Insura, do?
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Why does the vast majority of insurance advertising focus on being funny? I understand that you want a TV commercial that gets the audience’s attention and is memorable, but does it have to attempt to be silly or hilarious to do that?
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Warren Buffett just announced that Berkshire Hathaway will be introducing a new small business policy that includes property, business income, general liability, professional liability, D&O, cyber, auto, and workers compensation coverage in a policy form that is…get this…JUST 3 PAGES long. Uh oh, here we go again.
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