If an insured insists they’re not responsible for a claimant’s allegations, can they refuse to submit the claim to their carrier and advise the claimant to file with their own carrier or pursue legal action?
Knowing what you can and can’t do isn’t rocket science—it’s one of the core pillars of professionalism. Don’t wander into unfamiliar territory with your clients’ property, wealth and reputation.
No one wants to look foolish in a professional setting. But a number of foolhardy practices result in real-life errors & omissions claims against insurance agents.
An errors & omissions claim against an agent can often devolve into the agent’s word against the client’s. Your best weapon against this type of case: documentation of the facts.
Offering insurance packages to protect clients’ various interests comes with inherent risk. That risk increases alongside the client’s net worth.
Surprising weather events can occur in any part of the country. Make sure your customers have the option of purchasing additional coverage.
What E&O practices and procedures best protect an agency?
E&O carriers see many claims in which liquor liability coverage was a subject of confusion for the agent, client or both. Don’t fall into the same trap.
Here are a few workflow-related exposures that can give rise to E&O situations—and how to approach them properly.
Not every agency can hire a winning trial lawyer with E&O experience as in-house counsel. Take these more feasible steps to prevent future E&O claims.
