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

Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training

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

Helpful Tips: For Employees, Helpful Tips: For Training

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 […]

Insurance Exposure Simplified: Essential Risk Management for Insurance Professionals

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training

Understanding Risk Exposure in the Insurance Context Definition of Exposure vs Risk In the insurance industry, professionals must understand the distinction between exposure and risk. The insurance exposure definition describes being vulnerable to potential losses, whereas “risk” refers to the likelihood of those losses occurring. Think of it this way: what is exposure in insurance […]

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

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

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

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

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 […]

The Complete Guide to Insurance Loss Run Reports

Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article

Understanding the Importance of a Loss Run Report​ Insurance professionals frequently express frustration when navigating loss run reports, dealing with delays, unclear data, and the challenge of clearly conveying essential loss history to stakeholders. Executives and account managers, especially those who train new employees, understand that overlooked details in these reports significantly impact coverage decisions, […]

How to Complete ACORD Agent of Record Forms

Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article

Understanding the ACORD 36 Agent of Record Form In 2023 alone, the United States insurance industry produced $1.54 trillion in written premiums. Because of this enormous figure, having effective insurance representation through an broker of record is vital for agencies and policyholders alike. Yet, switching insurance representatives involves more than a simple handshake. That’s where the […]