Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2024

In the insurance industry, the term “termination” can refer to a few different things. First, there are policy terminations. These occur when an insurance policy runs its course and the … This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Multi-year market conduct investigations by the New York State Department of Financial Services have resulted in $20 million in fines and consent orders against three dozen auto insurers for failing to timely report new and terminated auto insurance policies.

Auto Insurance

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Insurance carriers may want to examine policy language – and what information they request from insureds – after the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a lower court’s ruling which could force Argo Group to cover claims that a wood-treating company …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

After at least three appeals court decisions in the last four years, homeowner lawsuits that take issue with a Florida insurance carrier’s managed repair program may finally have run their course. “It really should” be a nail in the coffin …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Courts across the country have overwhelmingly ruled in favor of insurance carriers in claims disputes following the government-ordered closures of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Carolina Supreme Court last week bucked that trend, becoming just the second state …

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Wren Insurance Agency

AUGUST 7, 2024

When it comes to home and auto insurance - with very few exceptions - did you know that you can change your insurance carrier at any time? Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this. Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this.

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TGS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Do You Need to Tell Your Homeowners Insurance About Home Renovations? When taking on new home renovations, your homeowners insurance policy might not be the first thing on your mind. However, for many home renovation projects, you will need to inform your insurance agent.

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Wren Insurance Agency

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Now that we are in the thick of the official hurricane season here in Florida, you may have noticed - if you recently tried to bind a new home insurance policy - that most carriers will stop writing up to a week or two prior to a named storm possibly impacting the state. That annual cap is 14% for 2024 and 15% for 2025.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MAY 21, 2024

The New York Supreme Court recently weighed in on what constitutes “reasonable care” to maintain heat in the context of a first-party insurance policy exclusion requiring such reasonable care. The house was insured under a homeowners policy issued by Leatherstocking Cooperative Insurance Company.

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TGS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Additional Interest Explained Additional insured and additional interest are two very different roles that a person can play as a part of your insurance policy. In short, an additional insured is covered by your insurance, while an additional interest is not. What Is An Additional Insured?

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Scott Insurance

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Many insurance carriers use third-party crime scores to evaluate their exposure to criminal risk when underwriting general liability insurance policies. The post How Insurance Carriers Use Crime Scores to Assess Risk in the Affordable Housing Industry appeared first on Scott Insurance.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 18, 2024

When it comes to buying insurance of any type, there are a myriad of choices and variables you must wade through to find the policy that works best for you. That’s no different when it comes to final expense insurance, with dozens of options major insurers offer.

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Deciding which product to sell On your way to becoming the full-fledged insurance agent, among the things you will have to do is to decide which products you will sell. You may find various types of personal insurance and commercial insurance policies. There are Property and Casualty, Life/health insurance, and more.

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ProWriters

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As an insurance broker, you likely recognize that while these technologies drive business operations, they also increase vulnerability to cyber crime, making Cyber Insurance a necessity for your clients. Helping your clients understand cyber risks and Cyber Insurance policy jargon can be challenging.

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Wren Insurance Agency

AUGUST 28, 2024

At Wren, because we are protection minded, we always quote our home insurance policies using Replacement Cost Value (also known as RCV) on contents, versus Actual Cash Value (ACV). RCV is equal to the amount it would take to replace your contents at today's prices. As you can imagine, most items in your home lose value over time.

Home Insurance

TGS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Receiving the news that you can’t just automatically renew your home insurance policy can be shocking and stressful. Unlike a policy cancellation, which can happen at any time, a non renewal can only occur at the end of your contract each year, when your policy is up for renewal. Shop for a new policy with other carriers.

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Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2022

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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Bankers Insurance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By: Dwight West | Commercial Insurance Advisor dwest@bankersinsurance.net | (757) 591-3166 WHAT IS SUBROGATION? This concept is typically applied in automobile insurance, both personal and business, and is also found in property, general liability, and worker’s compensation insurance. WHEN DOES SUBROGATION OCCUR?

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TGS

OCTOBER 6, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Who to List as a Named Insured on Your Homeowners Policy When your living situation changes, it’s important to make sure your insurance still makes sense. A big first step is confirming that you have the correct person or people listed on your homeowners policy!

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TGS

OCTOBER 3, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog What Is a Homeowners Insurance Quote? A homeowners insurance quote is the proposed amount that you would pay an insurance carrier to cover your home. The quote will be based on many factors, including your home’s age, building features, location and size, as well as your insurance score.

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TGS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Insurance agencies can be sorted into two categories: captive and independent. A captive agency is tied to one insurance carrier, which means these agents are biased to make money for their specific carrier. On the flip side, an independent agency works fluidly with several insurance carriers.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Great Protection – Fair Price Bogle Agency Insurance of Lyndhurst NJ offers Chubb Masterpiece Homeowners Insurance to NJ homeowners. Chubb is a top American insurance carrier that offers a quality product to NJ homeowners to protect their most valuable asset, their home.

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cybersecurity Insurance Analyze types of risk to an enterprise that may be covered by cybersecurity insurance. Cybersecurity Insurance Policies Review Checklist Discover key issues and risks that should be considered when reviewing a cybersecurity insurance policy.

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JANUARY 31, 2025

Can You Buy a Car Without Car Insurance? While you might be able to purchase a car without car insurance, you won’t be able to take it home until you’ve provided proof of a car insurance policy. Typically, auto lenders require proof of full coverage of auto insurance.

Auto Insurance

Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Instead of meeting face-to-face, it is now possible to demonstrate and sell virtually any type of P&C insurance policy without even needing to see the client in a traditional fashion. Continue reading to enhance your efforts to sell P&C insurance right from the comfort of your own home. It can be lonely at times.

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TGS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Electric vehicles can be complex, but when it comes to auto insurance, they’re surprisingly simple. Auto insurance policies are written in the exact same way for gasoline-powered and electric vehicles alike. In short, electric vehicle insurance is just auto insurance!

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Mark Robinson In July 2024, a significant class action lawsuit was filed against the California FAIR Plan, accusing the state’s fire insurance backstop of improperly denying smoke damage claims in violation of California Insurance Code Sections 2070 and 2071.

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Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They want nothing to do with the traditional way of selling insurance policies, which typically involves an in-person meeting or two. They are savvy with digital tools and expect their insurance providers to be the same. Use customer data to fit the policy to their unique circumstances. Nobody does that anymore.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When a project is under construction or renovation, your clients are likely not covered by their homeowner’s insurance or business insurance. Different Builder’s Risk insurance policies vary from one insurance carrier to another.  Who Should be Named in a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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TGS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With replacement cost coverage, a flood policy must also be active at the time of the damage, or else there will be actual cash value coverage. Your property must have a roof that is in good condition (determined by the insurance provider). Why Would I Have to Get South Carolina Wind Pool Insurance?

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Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2021

When it comes to your insurance policies, it is critical to verify that your coverage includes appropriate, up-to-date limits and deductibles. This includes determining if you have adequate insurance based on your location and its respective risk for floods or windstorms. Read the Fine Print.

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Word & Brown

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to reporting last year by KFF (the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) data from insurers for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans show nearly 17% of in-network claims were denied in 2021. They often include a timeline for appeal.

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

They work closely with clients to understand their unique situations and customize insurance packages accordingly, including exploring options available in the health insurance marketplace. With their deep insights into policy trends and customer needs, brokers evaluate which plans are the best fit.

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Tosten Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It allows you to inform them about what is happening in real time in your state insurance market. Simply communicating to your customers that rates are up, underwriting is tightening, or an insurance carrier is pulling out of a state is a great way to be proactive. Perhaps they got married or had a child.

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Scott Insurance

APRIL 21, 2020

Materially modifying production and assembly lines to provide desperately needed PPE products could change risk considerations and impact an organization’s insurability. We have reviewed some policies that may cover loss of income, extra expenses, and/or product/environmental liabilities.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Addressing the Discrepancy To address the discrepancy between outdated property valuations and current market conditions, insurance carriers are implementing measures to ensure that property values are assessed accurately. Why are outdated property valuations a concern for property insurance?

Property Insurance

New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

Mr. Joseph sued the tortfeasor and recovered $14,000 in settlement with his uninsured motorist insurance policy in December 2021. NJ Transit paid $7,112.90 in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. to Mr. Joseph.

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