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E&O Angles 2006
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1 April 2006
A Case for Loss Control
In late 2005, the Big “I” Claims Prevention Subcommittee surveyed members to find out their preferences for implementing agency E&O claims prevention. The survey results show that agents learn the most from...
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1 August 2006
Avoid Replacement Policy Traps
A carrier notifies you that it is non-renewing your longtime client. Perhaps your client’s claim history finally is catching up with him, or maybe the carrier is pulling out from this articular market.
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1 September 2006
Don’t Make Claims Decisions for Carriers or Clients
A recurring theme seen by insurance agents’ E&O claim handlers is the problems created by an agent’s recommendation that a particular claim not be submitted to all potentially responsible carriers.
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1 -January 2006
Enhance Agency Loss Control with Technology and Disciplined Workflows
While there is still a lot to do, the industry has made great technological advances in recent years. Agencies that stay current with these new technologies make significant progress in virtually all aspects of their operations...
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1 February 2006
Rethinking Agency Loss Control in an Electronic World
The most efficiency-enhancing trend in independent agencies today is shedding paper wherever possible and replacing it with electronic information. Agencies are interacting electronically with carriers and clients and are implementing download.
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1 December 2006
Understanding E&O Reporting Guidelines
Agents who provide their errors & omissions carrier with prompt notice of claims made against their agencies are already one step ahead of their colleagues who fail to report such professional liability claims.
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1 June 2006
A Nightmare on E&O Street
Even the casual film-buff knows the name Wes Craven. The former B-movie director made a considerable reputation for himself by creating horror films
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1 May 2006
Debunking Flood Insurance Misconceptions
Since 2005’s devastating hurricane season, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the individuals tasked with administering the program to residential and commercial policyholders have received much attention...
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1 October 2006
Dos and Don’ts of E&O Claims Reporting
No agency ever wants to be the subject of an error & omissions claim. But despite best intentions, many agents, at some point, will face one. When such a situation arises, it is good to know what to do with that claim.
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1 November 2006
From Start to Extinguish Insuring Fire Hazards
Providing proper coverage for fire risks and seeing fire claims through proper adjustment are core functions for many insurance agents. There are a few potential pitfalls associated with fire losses—here are suggestions for avoiding them.
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1 July 2006
Tales from the E&O Crypt
A common error is admitting blame. Confession may be good for the soul, but it’s terrible for coverage.
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1 March 2006
Vanishing Point of Vanishing Premiums
Afundamental of art and architecture is perspective, i.e. the trick of giving two-dimensional drawings a three-dimensional appearance by having seemingly parallel lines converge like train tracks on a point near the horizon.
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