Exploring the World of Surplus Lines Homeowners Insurance

Exploring the World of Surplus Lines Homeowners Insurance

When it comes to home insurance, surplus lines insurance stands as a critical and often misunderstood component. Understanding the unique aspects and significance of surplus lines insurance is pivotal in offering comprehensive services to insurance professionals specializing in high-risk property insurance. This article unravels the complexities...

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Do Your High-Risk Clients Need Excess & Surplus Insurance?

Do Your High-Risk Clients Need Excess & Surplus Insurance?

Suppose one of your clients is an arborist, who works with dangerous equipment – and in hazardous conditions – regularly. Or you’re working with the owner of a large concert venue who is worried about the risks of hosting large events with huge crowds. In cases like these, insurance carriers may refuse to offer standard coverage due to the higher...

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The Most Common E&S Commercial General Liability Classes

The Most Common E&S Commercial General Liability Classes

Protecting businesses is a top priority. Admitted, or standard insurance companies, may be hesitant to cover businesses that have hazardous working environments, use dangerous equipment, or have a history of claims. Obtaining Commercial General Liability coverage from the Excess and Surplus (E&S) marketplace may be the only option available....

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Insurance Appraisals: What are Inspectors Really Looking For?

Insurance Appraisals: What are Inspectors Really Looking For?

Insurance appraisals play an essential part in determining coverage types and costs for a property. Unlike a purchase appraisal, insurance appraisals don't consider a property's market or land value like they would for the sale or refinancing of a property. Instead, inspectors conduct an in-depth assessment to determine the property's replacement...

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Admitted and Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers—What’s the Difference?

Admitted and Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers—What’s the Difference?

Looking at your coverage recommendations, your clients may not know the difference between admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers, and the benefits and drawbacks to each. Here’s a brief explanation you can use to help them understand the difference. If someone needs insurance for a situation that’s considered “high-risk,” they may be...

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Why It’s Important to Do Business with an A-Rated Insurance Carrier

Why It’s Important to Do Business with an A-Rated Insurance Carrier

When considering insurance carriers, selecting a company that's fully capable of fulfilling its obligations is critical––especially if you experience a loss and need to file a claim. Like businesses in any industry, some insurance carriers are more reputable than others. So you help your clients shop for insurance, one thing to consider is the...

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Getting Speciality Insurance Coverage: How Lloyd’s of London Works

Getting Speciality Insurance Coverage: How Lloyd’s of London Works

What happens when coverage needs fall outside of what a standard insurance carrier can offer? The surplus lines industry is important because it provides a market for insurance covering hard-to-place risks not written by the admitted markets. As such, non-admitted carriers have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of risks. Lloyd's of London...

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