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7 Safety Tips for Businesses That Use ATVs, UTVs and Off-Road Vehicles

July 28, 2022

Whether the vehicles are used as passenger or employee transportation, encourage your insureds to implement these tips to train employees to use off-road vehicles.

Nor’easter Shows How Risk Rating 2.0 Accurately Rates Homes

July 27, 2022

After a major flood, the results showed how Risk Rating 2.0 got the risk right.

Understanding Dog Bite Liability and Coverage Issues

July 25, 2022

While many dog bites do not injure or the wounds are minor, some dogs, such as mastiff derivatives, pit bulls, rottweilers and shepherd breeds, are viewed as problematic by underwriters.

Main Street America Launches Full Suite Farm and Ranch Product

July 25, 2022

The new product provides coverages for a wide range of farming and ranching operations, including hobby farms, ranches, small to mid-sized farms, large farms and complex farming operations.

Why Even the Smallest Businesses Need Professional Liability Insurance

July 25, 2022

Many business owners have not considered the impact changes in the business environment will have on their insurance requirements.

ByTheCover Available in 15 Additional States

July 18, 2022

The product offers commercial property, general liability, auto, inland marine, crime, excess and cyber coverages for libraries.

5 Ways to Give Lessors More Protection and Less Risk

July 11, 2022

Before a building becomes vacant or changes in use there are several ways that agents can provide value to their lessor clients to ensure they are covered.

5 Tips to Procure Loss Runs in a More Timely Manner

July 7, 2022

A clearly defined loss run strategy is a must for agencies looking to expand their commercial lines business. Here’s how to ease the process to increase your agency’s completion rate.

Active Shooter Events: Coverage Options for Your Clients

June 27, 2022

If an active assailant event impacts one of your commercial insureds, they may need tailored coverage designed to respond to the aftermath.

Falvey Cargo Launches New Cyber Coverage with Chaucer

June 20, 2022

Cyber for Cargo features broader coverage and higher limits than most of the other products on the market.

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