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Insurance 101: Understanding Insurance Carrier Terminations

Insurance Journal

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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People’s Trust Managed Repair Clause Survives Another Florida Legal Challenge

Insurance Journal

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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NC Supreme Court Bucks Trend, Finds COVID Caused Physical Loss to Restaurants

Insurance Journal

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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US High Court Declines Appeal, Upholds Coverage Ruling on Treated Wood

Insurance Journal

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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Did You Know You Can Change Your Insurance Carrier at ANY Time?

Wren Insurance Agency

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. Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this.

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NYDFS Fines Three Dozen Auto Insurers $20M for Slow Reporting on Policies

Insurance Journal

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.

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How Home Renovations Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

TGS

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.