Consumers Cut Coverage as Economic Anxiety Grows
As economic anxiety increases and the hard market pushes insurance premiums higher, 51% of consumers said they are looking for ways to save money on their existing insurance policies.
Homeowners
Adding a County as an Additional Insured on HO4 for Vacant Land
To grant a permit for a driveway, the county is requiring the property owners to add the county as an additional insured, which the carrier won’t do.
Dog-Related Claims Cost $1 Billion in 2022
Over the past 10 years, the average cost per dog-related claim has risen 131.7% across the U.S., an increase attributable to increased medical costs, as well as social inflation.
What’s the Difference Between a DP3 and a HO3?
A client had a secondary home insured with the DP3 that they just moved into on a fulltime basis. When talking with clients, what’s the best way to explain the difference between a DP3 and HO3 homeowners policy?
Personal Lines Rate Increases Moderate in Q1 2023
While homeowners and personal articles insurance on a composite basis were down slightly in the first quarter of 2023, auto insurance rates increased.
Applied Underwriters Launches Homeowners MGA
Applied Home National Underwriters will act as a managing general agent and will represent eight carriers, five from Applied and three from other carriers.
Is Providing a Replacement Cost Estimate to Lenders an E&O Exposure?
Mortgage lenders are requiring agents to supply a replacement cost estimate (RCE) for refinance closings. Is this something the agents should be doing?
Perfect Storm Creates ‘Hardest Market Cycle in a Generation’
Rising economic and social inflation, supply chain constraints, catastrophic weather driving up losses, and historic cost increases for reinsurance has led to significant pressure on the property-casualty industry.
‘Worrying Sign’ as Homeowners Repair, Claim Times Increase but Digital Usage Declines
Severe events, inflation and supply chain-related concerns coupled with the strain on digital tools has led to increased dissatisfaction among homeowner clients.
Spring Cleaning: 6 Ways to Help Homeowners Prevent Losses
Agents can help clients understand that spring isn’t just a time to prepare their home for the season ahead, it’s also a time to check for damage done during the winter months before it becomes an insurance claim.
