Ever hear the adage, “The two happiest days in a person’s life are the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it”? The same is true of the insurance professional who views acquiring another agency through rose-colored glasses.
Significant errors & omissions claims have resulted from the marketing and procurement of personal umbrella policies—or lack thereof. Here are a few landmines to watch out for.
If you want the next generation of your agency to find the path to success, you’ll need to let your example show the way. Here are five good habits that can help reduce or prevent errors & omissions claims.
Many insurance agents agree to place coverage that is outside either their area of expertise or their geographical comfort zone. But this is a dangerous practice.
Insuring the freight transported by America’s motor carriers can be an exceptional opportunity for independent agents—but it can also lead to errors & omissions claims.
Technological innovations have dramatically changed our everyday lives, both at home and at work. But in addition to boundless savings in time and money, they can also lead to inconsistencies and confusion.
Giving your employees clear direction on what actions they should take or not take in certain situations is essential. But establishing standard operating procedures at your agency is not enough—you must also properly train every staff member on them.
Errors & omissions protection or agency growth? They’re not mutually exclusive.
Stick to procedure to avoid the errors & omissions pitfalls of everyday agency operations.
If your agency website is collecting dust, it could be exposing your business to errors & omissions claims—and even fines. To avoid the potential E&O fallout, ask the following questions about your agency website.
