American Agents Alliance

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Social inflation and E&O risks are connected as agents must manage policyholder expectations even as claims costs rise, premiums remain high, and denials are issued for claims policyholders expected to be covered. This could lead to an E&O claim as policyholders are disappointed in claims outcomes.

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American Agents Alliance

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Driven by rapid advancements in technology, shifting risks, and increasing policyholder expectations, the industry will likely have different products and services by the time 2025 draws to a close. UBI policies use telematics and data to analyze driving behavior to dynamically determine premiums.

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Distinguished

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding these violationsfrom heating failures to structural hazardsis essential for insurance brokers advising property owners. Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. What role can insurance brokers play in managing these challenges for their clients?

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Distinguished

MARCH 17, 2025

In New York City, housing code violations challenge property owners, tenants, and insurance brokers alike. Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. What role can insurance brokers play in managing these challenges for their clients?

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R&R Insurance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

These rebates may be in the form of a premium credit or a lump-sum payment. If you’re feeling lost and don’t know what you should be doing to be in compliance with your ERISA Fiduciary requirements, contact one of our Knowledge Brokers – we know! Most group health plans sponsored by employers in the private sector are subject to ERISA.

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Smart Insurance Agents

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Affordable Premiums: Short Term Health Insurance Plans typically offer more affordable premiums compared to long-term health insurance plans. Cost: Evaluate the premiums, deductibles, copayments, and out-of-pocket maximums associated with each plan. Determine the affordability and value for the coverage provided.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Whilst we’re predominantly a commercial insurance broker, the new ruling affects our high-value household policies. Key changes The new rules have brought some key changes to the way General Insurance works: Equivalent policy premiums should not be higher for existing customers than for new customers. Premium reductions?

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Independent P&C agents and brokers who reside and work in this region must also know how to help policyholders manage earthquake risk. Learn more about how agents can help their policyholders manage earthquake risk in this blog. Some policyholders may be unaware of the coverage gap.

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Healthinsurance.org

MAY 20, 2024

In this article HealthCare.gov policyholders at risk Scammers circumvent consumers protections The damage to affected Marketplace buyers Factors that led to the alleged fraudulent activity Buyers with lower incomes targeted Is this happening in states that run their own Marketplaces? What should consumers do?

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Inflation drives up property valuations , construction costs , and insurance premiums. This has resulted in higher premiums and limited coverage in catastrophe-exposed areas. The rising costs of building or repairing properties have a direct effect on insurance premiums.

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Zywave

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Brokers can now leverage industry data and loss profiles from similar organizations to provide their clients with more sophisticated insight into coverage limit adequacy and potential loss gaps. “The The aim of Zywave’s Cyber Quoting is to help the market to grow cyber premium,” said Zywave Senior Vice President Jeff Cohen.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

By understanding key terms, policy details, and the rights and responsibilities of policyholders, consumers can engage with insurers more effectively, ensuring better communication and ultimately achieving their desired outcomes. By exploring these guides, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of why insurance is essential.

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Understanding millennial insurance buyers and their motivations is critical for agents and brokers selling to this demographic. How to Sell to Millennial Insurance Buyers Here are some ways agents and brokers can find success when selling insurance to millennials: Understand the preferences and buying behaviors of millennials.

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Majesco

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Carriers must balance speed and accuracy to deliver precise risk evaluation, with the expectation and result of comprehensive and fair premium pricing for both the insurer and its policyholders. Let’s Speed allows insurers to stay ahead of new challenges, react promptly to market trends, and adjust coverage terms accordingly.

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 21, 2024

Their comprehensive approach, combining expert knowledge, personalised service, and a keen attention to detail, has earned them a stellar reputation among policyholders and insurers alike. We look forward to continuing our mission of helping policyholders navigate the complexities of property damage claims with confidence and ease.”

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Property Insurance Centre

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

” or can’t get the insurance you deserve for that matter – insurance with reasonable premiums and without unnecessary restrictions. Let’s have a look at them… Don’t claim for everything – One thing insurers do not like, is a policyholder that claims over multiple times a year & for the smallest thing.

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American Agents Alliance

AUGUST 10, 2024

The Role of Agents Agents and brokers can help explain these pressures to policyholders who are concerned with rates or repair costs. Another helpful tip for policyholders is to educate them about ways to manage and mitigate their individual risks.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple – a self-described “unicorn” among insurance regulators, given his decades-long background in the industry as an agent, broker, and company president – even renamed programs to address “legal system abuse” when he assumed office in January. Clear communication is key, the participants agreed.

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Property Insurance Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This might seem like an advantage since this saves cost initially, though it might lead to high premium costs later on. It is important not to rely only on the words that a broker tells you, try to read all the details. These can be added to your policy for an additional premium. – Declaring inaccurately.

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Distinguished

MARCH 6, 2025

Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Both resolved and unresolved violations can affect the terms, premiums, and overall coverage of these policies. What role can insurance brokers play in managing these challenges for their clients?

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Healthinsurance.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Under a Preferred Provider Organization plan, policyholders receive discounted prices from in-network healthcare providers partnered with the PPO, which means that the provider will write off a portion of their billed amount, under the terms of the network agreement with the health plan.

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Majesco

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s a double play—claims processed swiftly, premiums collected seamlessly, and customers satisfied. When a policyholder feels heard, when a claim is resolved swiftly, when premiums align with value—those are the grand slams insurers aim for. The ball never hits the dirt.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

Key aspects to consider when buying buildings insurance include reviewing the policy’s exclusions , understanding excesses , comparing premiums, and evaluating the level of customer service provided by the insurer. Review the policy’s exclusions , understand excesses , and compare premiums.

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Distinguished

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This heightened risk necessitates more substantial bonds, often with higher premiums, to cover potential defaults or non-payment issues. Insurance Products: Insurance transfers risk from the insured (policyholder) to the insurer (insurance company). Performance and payment bonds become crucial in managing these risks.

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In practice, there may be many variations and additional elements of cover provided by your landlord insurance policy (such as the loss of rental income that we have already mentioned) – and it is typically a broker’s responsibility to help you understand what those additional areas are and how they might benefit you.

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Cowbell

APRIL 3, 2025

Here at Cowbell, we remain committed to helping policyholders, agents, and brokers gain a comprehensive view of riskinside and out. This expansion means that Cowbell policyholders now have more opportunities to refine their Cowbell Factors (our proprietary risk ratings) and potentially qualify for reduced premiums.

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