
Commercial Lines




Comp Conundrum: Will Workers Compensation Premiums and Claims Drop Under New Modes of Working?
“Once the toothpaste is out of the tube, it’s tough to get back in,” H.R. Haldeman, White House chief of staff under the Nixon Administration, famously observed. Half a century later, employers are finding the truth in the expression as they struggle to get their employees—many of whom were sent home to telework during the…

Problems Placing Coverage for Hotel and Motel Risks Only Continue to Grow
Insurance for motels and hotels has become more complex and costly, not just for the property coverage, but for liability coverage, as well. In fact, many times the underwriter’s first reaction is not “No,” it’s “Heck, no!”

Attracting the Underwriter’s Attention with a Solid Underwriting Proposal
In today’s hard market, getting an underwriter’s attention is harder than ever. This article from a highly experienced underwriting consultant can help you get your application to the top of the inbox. For emerging agents, this is a must-read article. For any of you frustrated with underwriting response time or lack of response, this article…

Ask an Expert May Help Clean Up a General Liability Mess
Ask an Expert helps an agent respond to what she considers an incorrect coverage denial. It’s an example of how our Ask an Expert member service can help you reasonably advocate on behalf of your client.

Advertising Injury for Intellectual Property Coverages: Understanding Gaps in Commercial General Liability Policies
Personal & Advertising Injury coverage under the Commercial General Liability policy offers very limited protection for patent infringement. Specialty coverage is available, and one such provider, Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation’s executive vice president Chuck Baxter has graciously authored this article for Insurance Illustrated.

Are Donations Made to Non-Profits Covered in a Business Income Loss?
Business income and extra expense coverage can be difficult claims to handle, and filling out the business income worksheet must be done with care. In this question, an agent asks if donations the non-profit include on their profit & loss statement covered after a loss. Our experts chime in, and this article is worth a…
