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

If the tenant is required by the lease to insure the value of their improvements and betterments, how can they do that without having it valued in a way that’s dependent on the building owner making repairs promptly?

Like all hotels, boutique hotels need multiple insurance coverages, but they may also need additional coverages such as property insurance for refurbished historic properties.

“It’s a challenge to instill the mindset that just because you’re trying to help doesn’t mean you aren’t vulnerable to a lawsuit,” says independent agent Ben Guttman. “Many people don’t think about that, but recent cases have made many directors more awar

Thanks in part to federal infrastructure spending, the commercial surety market is booming in the U.S., which has triggered a steady flow of work for contractors and an equally satisfying demand for commercial bonds.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can guide agents and brokers to recommend policies tailored to the specific needs of small or midsize businesses, all while reforming the process for maximum efficiency.

The panel emphasize the need for clear expectations and deadlines to maintain effective communication with underwriters in a digital working environment.

While certain industries, such as health care, manufacturing and chemical industries, have the biggest environmental risk factors, every commercial insured has some form of a pollution exposure.

Coverage is available for most industries and countr​ies with highlights including comprehensive coverage, excess & quota share and specialty coverages.

The wave of post-pandemic lawsuits has prompted independent insurance agents to review their errors & omissions (E&O) coverage and risk mitigation strategies.