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Your Complete Guide to Cyber Insurance Designations

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What Are Cyber Insurance Designations? The cyber insurance industry moves fast – sometimes too fast for comfort. One day, you’re dealing with basic data breaches; the next, you’re trying to explain why a ransomware attack isn’t covered under a standard policy. That’s where these insurance designations come in handy. Think of a cyber insurance designation […]

Your Complete Guide to the CRIS Designation (Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist)

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Getting Started – CRIS Designation The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) gives insurance professionals specialized skills for handling construction-related risks. Many people wonder, “Is the CRIS designation worth pursuing?” and “What exactly does the IRMI CRIS designation involve?” This guide breaks down the practical benefits and […]

Incurred Losses Explained: Understanding Insurance Claims

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training

Why Incurred Losses Matter and How to Explain It to Your Client When discussing insurance financials with clients, few concepts create more confusion than incurred losses. Many policyholders assume their premiums directly correlate to claims paid out, missing the complex financial picture that incurred losses reveal. Understanding this concept becomes critical for both insurance professionals […]

Building a Career as a Health Insurance Specialist at an Agency: Steps Beyond Licensing

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Getting Started in a Career as a Health Insurance Specialist Achieving your health insurance certificate is an essential foundation for a career as a health insurance specialist within an agency. However, genuine growth and professional success depend on continued learning, hands-on experience, and specialized training. This comprehensive guide will explore how to become a health […]

Unpacking Coverage E in Homeowners Insurance: What Agents Need to Know

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Employees

Understanding Strict Liability Insurance: Essential Coverage Guide Coverage “E” Personal Liability Coverage, is a critical component of home insurance liability coverage. This personal liability insurance offers financial protection to homeowners if they’re legally responsible for bodily injury or property damage to others. Unlike coverage for property damage, which targets only the homeowner’s property, Coverage E […]

Contractual Liability Insurance: Understanding Coverage & Risks

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Navigating the Complexities of Contractual Liability Insurance Understanding insurance can often be overwhelming, particularly when it involves contractual liability insurance. This specialized form of contract insurance is essential for businesses, as it protects against potential financial losses arising from liabilities assumed within contracts. Liability insurance contracts play a crucial role in managing risks associated with […]

Risk Retention Group (RRG): Pros and Cons Overview

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of a Risk Retention Group Navigating insurance options can be challenging, especially when exploring alternatives like RRG insurance. But what exactly is a risk retention group, and what does RRG stand for? In simple terms, a risk retention group (RRG) is a liability insurance company owned directly by its members, […]

The Practical Guide to Insurance Designations

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding, Helpful Tips: For Training

Choosing the Right Insurance Designation and Certifications for your Career As you begin your career in insurance, it is important to understand how you can create long-term success in this industry with the right insurance designations and certifications. There is a lot to learn and, quite honestly, the learning never stops. The sky is the […]

Everything You Should Know About the AINS Designation

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

What is the AINS Designation The Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation is a fundamental credential for insurance professionals looking to establish a solid foundation in the industry. Let’s explore what this credential means for your career – from requirements and costs to how it affects your salary and career growth opportunities. We’ll take a deep […]

How to Complete the ACORD 140 for Commercial Property Insurance

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training

What is an ACORD 140 form? Starting a career in insurance means getting comfortable with applications used in an Agency Management System (AMS). This includes developing familiarity with various forms such as the commercial property ACORD 140 form. ACORD forms are universally recognized documents that contain information which most, if not all, insurance carriers require […]