The Insurance Pro

JANUARY 25, 2025

How Life Insurance Products Develop Returns The return on cash values is driven by unique elements depending on the type of life insurance policy. For whole life insurance , we focus on the dividend interest rate. For universal life insurance policies we focus on the interest rate payable on the policy.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 4, 2024

Insurance policies protect you from the cost of replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items: or at least, that’s how they’re supposed to work. But what happens if your insurance company refuses to pay what you are owed?

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 12, 2024

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington decided an insurance coverage case involving Plaintiffs Benny and Guangying Cheung and Defendant Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company. Plaintiffs argued that the damage was covered under the policy, primarily resulting from theft.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 26, 2024

In a recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that leaves me scratching my head, Lemonade Insurance Company successfully argued that cryptocurrency isn’t covered under their homeowner’s policy because it’s not “tangible property.”

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 21, 2024

Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, 1 is a case decided last week involving vacancy clauses often found in property insurance policies, the impact of forfeiture clauses, and how those clauses can be waived. Sinjel, L.L.C.

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 30, 2025

The California Department of Insurance worked closely with local, state, and federal leaders to ensure that the programs costs are not deducted from insurance benefits. Many people have already received these upfront payments for personal contents and additional living expenses, with some companies paying more than the law requires.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company, the court granted the insurer’s motion to strike a $146,436.65 A recent federal court decision from the Eastern District of Louisiana provides an important warning about appraiser fee arrangements that could invalidate an entire appraisal award.1 1 In Kennedy v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Insurance policies are like a box of chocolates—you never quite know what you’re going to get. Zurich American Insurance Company, 1 maybe you do, but the label on the box has you scratching your head. You might think Zurich American Insurance Company is the insurer after reading … The post Who Is the Insurer?

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ProWriters

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

As war is driving cyber security concerns around the globe, more organizations are turning to Cyber Insurance for protection. But these policies may not always offer the levels of protection purchasers think they do. Cyber Insurance war exclusions can leave businesses vulnerable to financial loss.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 4, 2024

At issue in the case was the application of the policy’s wear and tear exclusion and its exceptions. The insurance policy covered direct physical loss but contained an exclusion for physical damage caused by wear and tear, marring or deterioration.

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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Bankers Insurance

MAY 16, 2024

TIPS FOR BUYING HOME INSURANCE For millions of Americans, home insurance remains an essential financial safeguard. These policies can provide critical financial security as homeowners seek to protect their fiscal stability and property. Even among typical homeowners policies, premiums likely increased year over year.

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InsuredMine

JULY 19, 2024

Insurance agencies once focused primarily on assessing risks, underwriting policies, and managing claims. In this context, understanding why customers might leave and taking preemptive steps to prevent churn has become a strategic imperative for insurance companies. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically.

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Smart Insurance Agents

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Reputation and Customer Reviews: Research the reputation of the insurance companies offering short term health insurance plans. Look for customer reviews and ratings to gauge customer satisfaction and the overall reliability of the insurance provider. Agile Health Insurance 5. Companion Life Insurance Company 7.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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Distinguished

MARCH 17, 2025

In New York City, housing code violations challenge property owners, tenants, and insurance brokers alike. With infractions ranging from heating failures to illegal conversions, understanding these issues is essential for assessing risk and underwriting policies.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance As an informed consumer, education on consumer rights and property insurance is crucial. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about insurance coverage and understand their policy rights. Leads to confusion and potential gaps in coverage.

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Smart Insurance Agents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Dependent Definition For Health Insurance Terms In health insurance, a dependent is a person who follows certain rules set by the insurance policy. They can get health coverage under the plan of the policyholder. Dependents get the same or similar health benefits as the main policyholder.

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Scott Insurance

JANUARY 31, 2024

According to Money.com , an independent publisher, recent year-over-year premium increases have averaged 20%, and policyholders should expect to see at least a 10-15% increase in 2024. Increased Replacement costs Most homeowners policies are designed to completely pay for replacing a home in the event of a total loss.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

With autonomous vehicles or AVs slowly gaining market share and the technology rapidly advancing, this is becoming an increasingly urgent question for insurance companies. Indeed, AV technology could upend the very foundations of the car insurance industry. First, some basics.

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Redbird Agents

JUNE 14, 2024

FIA commissions are paid from the insurance company. An annuitant is the individual or entity listed on the annuity policy that will receive the funds. The additional risk associated with life only payout is that if the annuitant passes away at any time, the insurance company keeps the remaining funds.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

They can be set by central banks and are influenced by several factors, including inflation, economic growth, and monetary policy decisions. Sometimes, changes in global financial markets or government policies can also be catalysts for rate hikes. Definition and Causes Interest rates are, essentially, the cost of borrowing money.

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Property Insurance Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

See what is not covered in terms of events/damage for your policy and think about getting flood insurance or accidental damage insurance if desired. Accidental damage is not usually covered by a normal building insurance policy. – Failure to read particular policy documents. What is Covered?

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Collaborative partnerships with carriers improve service for policyholders, enhance an agency’s growth potential, and provide learning opportunities for agents. Offer feedback from policyholders and constructive thoughts when interacting with carrier partners. Every relationship is enhanced by clear, open communication.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

I spoken with thousands of insurance agents, many of whom are venturing out on their own for the first time. They’ve been misled by friends claiming that selling insurance policies as an independent insurance agent is straightforward and profitable. How to sell life insurance from home?

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Leadsurance

AUGUST 1, 2023

By incorporating elements such as: challenges points levels leaderboards gamification creates an interactive and engaging experience for users, including policyholders. How insurance companies can use gamification to improve their business Gamification can help insurers in various ways.

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TGS

OCTOBER 30, 2024

TGS Insurance » Blog 5 Must-Know Tips for Comparing Home Insurance Quotes Choosing the right home insurance policy can sometimes feel like trying to find the perfect coffee order—it’s a delicate balance between what you need and what works best for your wallet. The same thing happens with insurance. That’s right.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. Many policyholders may be tempted to file a claim for every little incident in the belief that their insurance policy will cover all damages.

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Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Clear Communications Binds a Great Customer Experience for Insurance Companies Clear communications is to customer engagement what clean floors are to a grocery store. They want nothing to do with the traditional way of selling insurance policies, which typically involves an in-person meeting or two.

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Agents can tailor their marketing approach by highlighting products and features of policies that make sense for the individual, along with aligning their service with value-forward companies. They can explain how premiums are determined, how policyholders can mitigate their risk, and why certain coverages are important.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The 17th century witnessed the birth of one of the first formal insurance markets in London, famously commemorated by Lloyd’s Coffee Housean iconic meeting spot for merchants and insurers discussing maritime risks. The year 2025 sees the sophistication of these threats reaching new levels, affecting companies of all sizes.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MARCH 11, 2021

AMCO Insurance Co. is noteworthy due to the great lengths taken to define a policy provision regarding coverage related to food contamination. When Nashville Underground sought coverage under its policy, AMCO denied the claim. The court’s opinion dismissing Nashville Underground LLC v.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

. “Insureds need to be aware of the potential risks they face and work closely with their insurers to understand the coverage limitations and take proactive measures to protect their properties.” To offset these challenges, reinsurers are passing costs down to primary insurance companies.

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InsuredMine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By leveraging the power of innovative technology, InsuredMine’s solutions enable easy and efficient communication, while simplifying policy management tasks and automating documentation. This is where the approach to insurance operations is revolutionizing the way insurance companies operate and engage with customers.

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Freeway Insurance

JANUARY 4, 2024

A low deductible health plan means the policyholder will pay less upfront and out of pocket for certain healthcare items, such as surgery. Most policies outline certain services the insured may access whether their deductible is met or not, such as a visit to the primary care doctor. Read on to learn more.

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Jackson & Jackson

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Lets take a deeper dive into what Erie Insurance Rate Lock is and how it works, as well as what to expect once your Rate Lock period comes to a close. What Is Erie Insurance Rate Lock? Erie Insurance Rate Lock is a benefit provided to policyholders who have had no tickets, accidents, or claims within the last three years.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JUNE 26, 2024

. – the state-run insurer of last resort and currently Florida’s largest residential insurance writer – has swelled with new business and lawsuits. Citizens’ depopulation efforts to move policyholders to private insurers contributed to policy counts falling to 1.23 million by the end of 2023.

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