Commercial Lines

The Pros and Cons of an Agency Setting Up a Premium Financing Company

An agency has a book of medium and large-sized commercial accounts with stable cash flow. Currently, they work with two premium finance companies and are considering handling it inside the agency in a designated department with an accounting team. What are the pros and cons of an insurance agency setting up and running its own…

Combine Damage: Is a Claim Reported If Only the Agent Is Notified?

An insured had a foreign object go through his combine when harvesting. He called and reported the damage to the agent but didn’t know whether the damage would be over his $5,000 deductible. The agency submitted the claim around 50 days after the original date of loss. The company says they are only paying $2,500…

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