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The Rising Cost of Litigation — Social Inflation and E&O Risk

American Agents Alliance

One of the most challenging and unpredictable issues facing the insurance industry lately is social inflation. This trend describes the phenomenon of unexpected rising insurance claim costs because of societal trends and views toward litigation.

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What is Subrogation and How Does it Work?

Bankers Insurance

In this scenario, you file a claim using your collision coverage and receive a check from your insurer to cover the repair costs, minus your deductible. After this, your carrier has the right to seek compensation from the insurance carrier of the at-fault party. HOW LONG DOES SUBROGATION TAKE?

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The Importance of Accurate Valuation in Commercial Property Insurance

Bankers Insurance

For example, if an insured’s property is valued at $1 million, but their coverage limit is $700,000 and their policy includes an 80% coinsurance clause, they would likely receive only $43,750 after incurring $50,000 in property damage from a covered event, depending on when their deductible is applied (700,000/800,000) x 50,000 = 43,750).

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9 Insurance Blog Topics to Attract Leads to Your Agency

Constant Contact

This infographic from the Doeren Mayhew Insurance Group demonstrates the power of visuals for blogs. Q&A features In-depth content is vital to establishing your company as a respected resource within the insurance industry. Feel free to include these common questions: When should I update my life insurance coverage?