Personal Lines

How are shifting trends impacting independent agents’ personal lines strategies? And what do clients want from their insurance relationships? Here are seven trends for the future of personal lines insurance.

Landlords who normally operate long-term rentals will convert to short-term rentals, while others, who’ve never offered short-term rentals, are expected to list their properties just for the World Cup.

For agents operating in the auto market, offering knowledge and coverage options through carriers with expert knowledge of classic cars is key to growing their book of business.

Although rarity, overall condition, and emotional appeal all play important roles in determining a classic or collectible car’s value, there are three primary types of valuations that can be used.

What are the reporting requirements of a liability claim to the carrier that doesn’t write the underlying coverage?

In the event of a claim—dog-related or otherwise—would the carrier be able to declare the policy void back to inception due to fraud or material misrepresentation by the applicant?

DIY home inspection tools represent a new way for clients to get a faster resolution after a loss, helping eliminate the wait for adjuster availability and giving homeowners more control.

Coverage is written on a nonadmitted HO-5 form tailored to California, with Coverage A up to $2.5 million and total insurable value up to $5 million for qualifying risks.