Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

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.

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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.

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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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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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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). Now, due to a claim (tied to a weather event, fire, theft, etc.), it would take $1,500 to purchase that same couch today.

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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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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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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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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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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

Learn about the steps businesses should take to recover on the business interruption, including contract and indemnity claims, caused by this software failure. Cybersecurity Insurance Analyze types of risk to an enterprise that may be covered by cybersecurity insurance.

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TGS

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The most common practice is to match the home insurance to the home deed. Those listed on your home insurance, known as the named insured, have the power to make changes to the policy, cancel it, or make a claim. However, the homeowners insurance coverage extends beyond those named on the policy.

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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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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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Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 30, 2021

Not only is this important for overall business operations, but it is also easier to adjust claims when you can show that you recently backed up files. When it comes to your insurance policies, it is critical to verify that your coverage includes appropriate, up-to-date limits and deductibles. Read the Fine Print.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

You’ve gotten lazy on studying the different types of insurance which impacts your ability to navigate your client’s needs. I spoken with thousands of insurance agents, many of whom are venturing out on their own for the first time. How to sell life insurance from home? What is an Insurance Sales Agent?

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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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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

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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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Choosing the right broker involves verifying credentials, reading client reviews, and scheduling consultations to ensure tailored support throughout the insurance enrollment and claims processes. Furthermore, most broker services are free to consumers since brokers are compensated by insurance carriers.

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Neilson Marketing Services

JULY 16, 2024

To help you hone your SEO for insurance company success and get in front of your customer base, we’ve created this guide to the latest trends and best practices in SEO tailored for insurance companies. What Is SEO in Insurance? Ensure your name, address, and phone number (NAP) information is consistent across all platforms.

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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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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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Friendly Agent

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Becoming an insurance agent checks all boxes. Your earning potential is based on insurance policies. In fact i’ll argue that the best way to get into an insurance agency business is by working part time initially. Generally an agent gets paid 8%-15% of premium for each P&C insurance policy issued.

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