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

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

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

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. They will not allow a change to or from their coverage until your current policy's expiration).

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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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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. Thus, affordable housing providers are highly likely to experience a loss of coverage or relatively high insurance premiums. Read the full report here.

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Friendly Agent

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. The world of insurance selling can be overwhelming. Many articles talk about the basics and the obligations, but in our post, we give you the details that you may have not yet read about becoming a remarkable insurance agent.

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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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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. Download the app from Google Pla y or the Apple App Store.

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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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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

TGS Insurance » Blog What is Homeowners Insurance Non Renewal? Receiving the news that you can’t just automatically renew your home insurance policy can be shocking and stressful. There are a number of reasons why an insurance carrier can decide not to offer you a home insurance policy renewal.

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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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TGS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Additional Insured vs. 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.

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TGS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog Captive vs Independent Insurance Agency: What’s the Difference? In order to understand the benefits of using an independent insurance agent, it’s essential to recognize what sets them apart. Insurance agencies can be sorted into two categories: captive and independent.

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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 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!

Home Insurance

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JANUARY 31, 2025

When buying a new car, one of the first tasks is to secure car insurance. You may have questions about car insurance requirements, especially when purchasing a new vehicle. The professionals at Paragon Independent Insurance Agency in Plano, TX, can provide the necessary information about car insurance. Call us today.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog What is Electric Vehicle Insurance? 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. Do I Have to Get Tesla Insurance for My Tesla?

Auto Insurance

Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2022

In 2021, insurers faced multiple billion-dollar loss events resulting from severe convective storms in the United States, with the greatest damage inflicted by hail that impacted the Plains, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. In other words, the “inception of loss” date starts the one-year clock ticking. Lowen Valley View, L.L.C.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you are looking to take advantage of this new trend by selling property and casualty insurance from your own home, there are certainly many avenues available to you. No matter what is going on globally, there is always a need for many people to shore up their own insurance needs. Working from home is cost-effective.

Insurance

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

All of which can cost their property or business owners millions of dollars in losses without adequate insurance coverage. This is why the popularity of Builder’s Risk insurance is growing. What Risks Does Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Insurance Protect Against? Who Should be Named in a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 27, 2024

Read now » Related Content Cyber Insurance, Related Coverage Litigation, and Insurance Coverage for Data Breach Risk Examine issues related to obtaining insurance coverage specific to data breach risks. Cybersecurity Insurance Analyze types of risk to an enterprise that may be covered by cybersecurity insurance.

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TGS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

TGS Insurance » Blog With hurricane season in full force, South Carolina residents living on the coast must protect their homes from the upcoming storms. Understanding how windstorm insurance works in these areas is the first step in adequately protecting your home. Does South Carolina Require Windstorm Insurance?

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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. This amount includes all plan types (e.g.,

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A medical health insurance broker helps you choose the best health insurance plan tailored to your needs. Unlike agents tied to one insurer, brokers work with multiple companies to give you unbiased options. What is a medical health insurance broker?

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024 Welcome to our guide on emerging trends in the property insurance industry. As we dive into the evolving landscape of property insurance, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges affecting the market.

Property Insurance

Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2021

The storm marks another overactive hurricane season officially underway in the United States, prompting business leaders and property owners to ensure they are adequately prepared from an insurance and risk management perspective. Before doing so, reach out to your insurance broker who can help guide you through this process.

Risk

Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There are a lot of insurance old-timers shaking their heads about today’s emphasis on the customer experience. The insurance industry and every other industry has been outflanked by rampant new technology in the last 30 years that has given control of the purchasing steering wheel to the customer. Plain Talk. Nobody does that anymore.

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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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Tosten Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Tosten Marketing’s Blog Remain Proactive In This Hard Insurance Market We’ve come up with many tips and strategies in which you can continue to grow, thrive or make it through this difficult market. Tips & Strategies To Help Your Agency Grow & Retain In A Hard Insurance Market. Be proactive, not reactive.

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Scott Insurance

APRIL 21, 2020

Obtain certificates of insurance requiring sufficient insurance coverage limits and provisions. Materially modifying production and assembly lines to provide desperately needed PPE products could change risk considerations and impact an organization’s insurability.

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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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