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The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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Florida’s Citizens Suspends Binding on Policies as Another Storm Churns in the Gulf

Insurance Journal

the largest insurer in the state, has suspended binding on policies, statewide, as yet another hurricane approaches from the Carribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. 4, “Agents may not bind … Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp., As of Monday, Nov.

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6 Essential Skills of an Insurance Agent You Need to Master

Insurance Journal

Being an insurance agent isn’t just about selling policies; it requires a combination of knowledge, dedication, and skills that help you succeed in a highly competitive industry. This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Whether you’re …

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Insurance Broker Caught Pocketing $137K Commissions by Forging Policy Applications

Insurance Journal

An insurance broker who collected nearly $137,000 in sales commissions by submitting fabricated insurance applications for end-of-life insurance policies in clients’ names without their knowledge, and used those clients’ personal and banking information to pay for those policies, was sentenced …

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Insurance Agents Get a Free Pass for Negligence with NFIP Policies: Federal Courts Create an Alice in Wonderland Defense

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Federal courts are creating an almost impossible barrier for policyholders trying to hold their insurance agents accountable for negligence involving National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

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Personal Lines Insurer Adirondack Exchange Withdrawing From New York

Insurance Journal

The New York personal lines carrier Adirondack Insurance Exchange (AIE) is facing financial difficulties and has told its agents and customers that it is working on a transition plan for all existing policies. The insurer urged agents and customers to …

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What Are the Duties of An Insurance Agent to the Policyholder—A Michigan Case Example

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The duties of an insurance agent to the policyholder will differ depending on state law. Yesterday’s post about a Michigan coverage case, Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement, noted that there was also an issue with insurance agent negligence.