Commercial Lines

Insurance Implications of Required Vaccines

With the availability of the COVID vaccine, many discussions revolve around the legality of an employer requiring a vaccine. If the employer is allowed to require the vaccine, what are the insurance implications if an employee gets ill or even dies as a result of the vaccine? Is there a policy that will respond?

ISO Business Auto Form and Endorsement Revisions

ISO’s most recent BAP multistate filing includes 19 NEW endorsements. Effective 11/1/2020, many of these endorsements are the result of Big I’s Technical Affairs Committee and cover gaps that have existed for years. Get to know these endorsements, they can save the insured from major coverage gaps.

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The Era of Vehicle Hacking is Here. Are Insurers Ready?

Do you think your car can be “stolen” yet still be sitting in the parking lot or driveway with you in it? Well, evidently, it can – it’s called “Hacking.” Because of the technology found in new vehicles, hacker may be able to “steal” your car even though you are still in passion of it.

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COVID Talking Points

Agents have asked the Big “I” many questions about COVID and insurance. Here are a few “talking points” that may be beneficial over the coming months.

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Nonrenewal of D&O Liability Insurance – Are Directors and Officers Still Covered?

An agent asks: A statewide landlord association board of directors of which I am a member decided not to renew their D&O liability insurance citing my state’s nonprofit corporation act as the basis for their decision. Does this mean D&O insurance for nonprofits is no longer needed or does it just greatly reduce the risk?

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Church-Owned, Pastor Insured: Is This Correct?

An agent asks: A vehicle is registered to a church that provides the vehicle to the senior pastor and his wife for their personal use. The vehicle is insured on the pastor’s PAP and the church is not listed as an additional insured. The pastor and his wife use the vehicle mostly for their personal…

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Food Delivery and the Business Auto Policy

Thousands of restaurants engage in food delivery. This is, by no means, a new phenomenon. With that reality in mind, two questions arise: Is the restaurant covered for food delivery if it does NOT have a business auto policy; and how does a restaurant’s business auto policy respond to food delivery when they have the…

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Condo Cases of Crime and D&O Defects

Cases of criminal embezzlement within community associations are undeniable, and the crimes range in boldness and severity. Any D&O policy defects can leave your condominium clients uninsured.

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