Does a BAP Cover a Claim Outside the Radius of Operations?
If the insured has a claim outside the 500-mile radius, will the claim be covered? Is there a chance the carrier may wish to nonrenew or cancel?
Agency Operations
Homeowners Repair Cycle Length Reaches All-Time High
Homeowners claims are taking longer to resolve than ever before with the average claim cycle time—from filing the claim to finished repairs—now 32.4 days, says J.D. Power.
How Often Should AMS Data Backups Occur?
How should an agency prepare for an agency management system (AMS) being down for an extended period of time, such as after a catastrophe or cyberattack?
5 Foundational Insurance Concepts Producers Need to Know in 2025
As we head into a new year, there’s no better time to equip producers with foundational insurance industry knowledge and concepts.
Should an Agency Record Phone Calls With Insureds?
What is the current best practice for storing those recordings in an agency management system (AMS)?
Can Carriers Tell If a Client Had a Policy Canceled for Nonpayment?
If a client’s policy is canceled for nonpayment—whether intentional or not—would it impact that client’s ability to get another policy?
Should a Disclaimer Be Added to an AOR Letter?
An agency is considering adding language to its agent of record (AOR) letter advising that the agency is not responsible for any deficiencies that exist in the coverage until it has a reasonable chance to review the coverages.
Should Agencies Keep Both Paper and Electronic Copies of Files?
How does keeping two sets of files impact errors & omissions exposure?
Can a Dissolved Business Still Insure Vehicles on a BAP?
The insured does not want to cancel the business auto policy nor transfer the vehicles to his personal name and personal auto policy. Could the carrier deny coverage if a claim occurred?
Additional Insureds on a COI: Is the Word ‘Blanket’ Misleading?
What is the proper wording to reflect additional insureds on certificates of insurance (COIs)?
