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Building a Strong Web Presence: Website Essentials for Retail Insurance Brokers and MGAs

Neilson Marketing Services

For retail insurance brokers and MGAs, a well-built insurance website isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about credibility, generating leads, and staying competitive. Local SEO: Optimize for local search terms like “home insurance in [town]” or “auto insurance near [location].”

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Housing Code Violations in Los Angeles: An Interview with Katie Vespia 

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Other notable issues include illegal conversions where garages, basements, or other spaces are converted into living areas without proper permitswhich are particularly common in older buildings. After a report is filed, an inspector from the Los Angeles Housing Department or Building and Safety is dispatched to evaluate the situation.

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Buying Blocks of Flats Insurance in London: Key Risks and Costs

Property Insurance Centre

” Plus, of course, the issue of home insurance and block of flats insurance costs, which in the UK increased by 21% year-on-year between July and September 2024, according to a report from Compare the Market. Many insurers require more detailed valuations and risk assessments due to the higher sums insured.

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Housing Code Violations in Chicago: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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In Chicago, housing code violations not only affect tenant safety and property values but also play a critical role in insurance risk assessments. Understanding these violationsfrom heating failures to structural hazardsis essential for insurance brokers advising property owners. Insurance brokers are pivotal in this arena.

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Can I Insure My Block of Flats if I’m Not the Freeholder?

Property Insurance Centre

The quick answer is yes, you can insure your block of flats even if youre not the freeholder, but the process and your responsibilities depend on your ownership type and lease agreement. Steps to Take Check the Lease Agreement: This document will outline who is responsible for insuring the building.

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Top Building Insurance Pitfalls To Trigger F.O.M.O.

Property Insurance Centre

Top Building Insurance Pitfalls Here are some common pitfalls to avoid when getting building insurance in the UK: – Underinsuring. Insure your building at the amount that it will cost to rebuild it and not at the current market value when securing block of flats insurance. What is Covered?

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Housing Code Violations in San Francisco: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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For buildings constructed before June 13, 1979, strict rent control laws apply. These include unstable buildings, unsafe stairways, or poorly maintained common areas like balconies and porches. Once a report is filed, the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) conducts an inspection. First, there are Rent Control Violations.