E&O Loss Control

What are the reporting requirements of a liability claim to the carrier that doesn’t write the underlying coverage?

The policy conditions for a homeowners policy state that the first named insured is the one who has the authority to cancel an insurance policy. Does that mean that the second named insured is not required to sign?

Effective marketing is important, but careless marketing can be dangerous. When it comes to marketing while managing your own risk, the primary tip is simple: Don’t overpromise.

To mitigate the risk of an errors & omissions claim, insurance professionals need to approach offering umbrella coverage with diligence and consistency.

To keep premiums affordable, homeowners carriers are excluding coverage for what used to be standard covered perils. Cosmetic hail damage is one of those coverages that is increasingly becoming excluded.

Regular attention must be paid to keeping underlying coverages in place without any gaps, offering higher umbrella limits and recommending uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverage.

Brian Chapman, agent and owner of Chapman Insurance in Florida, sits down with Cassie Masone, vice president of flood operations at Selective Insurance.