Strategies

Reporting Requirements When PAP and PUP Are Written by Different Carriers

Q: What are the reporting requirements of a liability claim to the carrier that doesn’t write the underlying coverage? An example would be if a client has a minor car accident that was reported to and covered by their personal auto policy carrier but the personal umbrella policy carrier was never notified—and then, lo and…

Including an HOA as Additional Insured on Contractors’ CGL

An agency insures several contractors that do work for unit owners within a homeowners association (HOA). The HOA asked to be an additional insured on these contractors’ policies. Without incurring a large expense by scheduling the HOA as each job arises, what is the best way to endorse the contractors’ policies to include the HOA…

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Commercial Property Coverage for Tools Stolen from Jobsite

A general contractor filed a claim after tools were stolen from an employee at an active construction project location. The carrier denied coverage, saying that the tools were not located at the insured’s premises.

Can an Agency Non-Renew a Nightmare Customer?

A client has been very belligerent to agency staff throughout the years yet still stays with the agency. If the agency gives a 60-day notice, can it non-renew this client?