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What is a "Surplus Lines" Insurance Carrier and Do I Need One?

Wren Insurance Agency

This is where "surplus lines" insurance comes in. A surplus lines company is a type of insurer that provides coverage for risks that are unavailable through standard, licensed carriers. Costs can be higher for policyholders and if a surplus lines carrier goes insolvent, existing claims will not be paid by the State.

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Why Insurance Companies Won't Write Policies Before Named Storms

Wren Insurance Agency

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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How Can I Get Homeowners Insurance After Non Renewal?

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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. Homeowners insurance non renewal can happen to anyone.

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How Home Renovations Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

TGS

Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways that home renovations will impact your insurance policy. Unreported Renovations Can Cause a Lapse in Coverage For significant home renovations, your insurance carrier may require you to notify them about the project up to 30 days before construction starts.

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Benefits of an Independent Insurance Agent for Your Personal Insurance Needs

TGS

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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South Carolina Wind Pool Insurance Explained

TGS

Calculating Your Rates With Wind Pool Additional Windstorm Insurance Options With TGS What is the South Carolina Wind Pool? The South Carolina Legislature required insurance to be available to at-risk coastal homes. Why Would I Have to Get South Carolina Wind Pool Insurance? This program started in 1971.

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Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024

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. “The increasing frequency and severity of weather events have made it imperative for insurers to reassess their risk models and coverage options,” says weather expert Dr. Emma Thompson. Insurers are investing in advanced technology and data analytics to improve risk assessment and underwriting processes.