Personal Lines

Umbrella Policies May Offer Coverage for Animal Liability

Information provided by the Insurance Information Institute shows why a significant number of insurers issue homeowners policies with animal liability exclusion endorsements. In fact, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has rolled out a “canine exclusion”

Reclaiming Customer Service—and Reclaiming Personal Lines

A presentation in late 2010 by Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute, included a passage indicating the historic percentage of the personal lines market written through the independent agency system. The graph is rather dismal,

Does an NSF Check Constitute Nonpayment?

A New York agent asks, “I have a question concerning nonpayment cancellations of personal lines policies. An insured makes a payment by personal check on a policy that is scheduled to cancel for nonpayment of premium. The check is properly received before

Surface Water…What Is It?

A Maryland agent asks, “Our insured suffered water damage to his basement when rain was blown in around and under the basement door. Apparently the door did not fit tight against the frame or floor, allowing wind-driven rain to enter the basement. Is this

On the Hook for Property Undervaluation

According to Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, more than 60% of U.S. homes are undervalued by an average of 25%. In some cases, according to MS/B, as much as 73% of an agency’s book of homeowners business may be undervalued by an average of 35%.

Surface Water…What Is It?

A Maryland agent asks, “Our insured suffered water damage to his basement when rain was blown in around and under the basement door. Apparently the door did not fit tight against the frame or floor, allowing wind driven rain to enter the basement. Is this

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