Commercial Lines

Declaration of Independents: Tamika Mapp

Tamika Mapp’s agency caters almost exclusively to childcare providers in the city that never sleeps. Why focus on such a specific niche? “There are a million independent brokers in New York City,” she says. “You really have to differentiate yourself.”

BOP Denial: Uninspected Equipment Breakdown

An insured food distributor has a BOP which includes equipment breakdown. When their storage facility has an ammonia leak, they turn in a food contamination claim—but can’t provide an accident diagnosis.

From the Front Lines: Restaurants

Independent agent Andrew Bierschied moved into the insurance industry to “have a little more control over my own destiny, career-wise and financially,” he says.

Do Your Restaurant Clients Have Unknown Coverage Gaps?

From typical property and liability risks like slip-and-fall to less common ones like food-borne illnesses, restaurants face a variety of unique exposures. And that requires securing additional layers of coverage beyond what an average small business requ

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