VU Resources

STDs and the Personal Auto Policy: Part 1 of 3

Does the personal auto policy extend coverage for a STD supposedly contracted in an insured auto? Well, “disease” is within the definition of bodily injury and there is no specific exclusion – so don’t laugh.

Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: Key Underwriting Questions

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 7.…

Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: CBRA Zones and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPAs)

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 6.…

04 February 2019 Townsville, Qld - Suburbs adjacent to Townsville's Ross River were flooded when two millions litres of water was released every second from the city's dam. Unprecedented rainfall in the week leading up to this event saw the dam's level rise to nearly 250% - Photo: Cameron Laird (Ph: 0418 238811 - [email protected])

Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: Unique Flood Policy Definitions

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 5.…

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Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: Policy Terms and Conditions Unique to Flood Coverage

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 4.…

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Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: Flood Policy Forms

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 2.…

Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance: Flood Zones

Flood insurance is, unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. This series on flood insurance is divided into seven parts; following is part 1.…

History of Flood Mitigation and Insurance Laws

From a flood insurance perspective, how did we get to where we are? Flood insurance is colorful enough on its own, but reading the history makes it even weirder.

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Back to Basics – Understanding the Unique Facets of Flood Insurance

Flood insurance is unusual. A flood policy essentially covers one peril but it is surrounded by many unusual facts and facets that make flood coverage unlike any other. Agents must understand the uniqueness of flood to more effectively present it to clients. With the threats of “atmospheric rivers” growing in California and other western states,…