VU Resources

Employee or Independent Contractor

Classifying a worker as either an “employee” or “independent contractor” is problematic for more than just workers’ compensation. In an attempt to minimize the problems and confusion, the Department of Labor has proposed the codification of five tests to help in classifying a particular worker as an employee or independent contractor. Although not necessarily developed…

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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Coronavirus Revisited – Should the Business Income Policy Respond?

During the pandemic panic, one of the most common question received by the VU was, “Does the Business Income policy cover government-mandated shutdowns?” The answer then and the answer now is, no, the business income policy was not designed to cover these types of situations. That’s the short answer, but you probably need the longer…

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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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Cracking the Condominium Conundrum

How can a policy generating about $75 in revenue cost you $5,000, $10,000, or more? Believing that writing an HO-6 is quick and easy is the beginning of an E&O storm that can cost you thousands (your E&O deductible).

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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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Wrap-Ups, OCIPs, and CCIPs

For insurance agents and brokers who provide services to construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors – this is a MUST READ REPORT.