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Proactive Tips for Businesses Facing Hail Damage Claims

Risk Management Monitor

As companies assess their natural disaster preparedness, there are some proactive measures that should be taken specifically for hail to leave organizations best positioned for any resulting insurance claims. Let’s say you operate a business in Plano, Texas, and have a commercial property policy with a renewal date of January 1, 2022.

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

For example, the cost of repairing damaged property like vehicles and homes could increase because these items rely on imported goods, which will be more expensive after tariffs are increased. This drives up the cost to repair, impacting claims costs. This could cause higher rates in commercial property and homeowners lines.

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

Distinguished

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. MGAs operate as an extension of specific insurers.

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Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024

Property Insurance Centre

To address this issue, carriers now require recent appraisals that reflect the current market conditions. This ensures that insured properties are adequately valued and properly insured, reducing the risk of financial loss in the event of a claim.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide 

Distinguished

Whether it’s a construction project for a single-family home , a mixed-use building , or a commercial property, Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program has got it covered. When a project is under construction or renovation, your clients are likely not covered by their homeowner’s insurance or business insurance.

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The Pressures of Operational Optimization

Majesco

There is inflation and its pressure on claims costs, whether it’s medical or it is physical damage to homes and businesses. Some customers can’t afford their insurance and they are decreasing the amount of insurance they have or not purchasing it all together. We are starting to see it on homeowners insurance.

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Does Commercial Insurance Cover Damage to My Commercial Property?

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

If you’re concerned about getting commercial insurance that covers damage to commercial property, consider commercial property insurance. This type of insurance is designed for businesses with commercial property, such as a building, inventory, furniture, and equipment.