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Understanding the CG 2404 Endorsement

Agency Owner Articles, Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article

What is the CG 2404 Endorsement? The CG 2404, also known as Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us, is a commonly used waiver of subrogation endorsement (WOS endorsement) in commercial general liability (CGL) policies. This waiver of subrogation form allows the named insured to waive their insurer’s right to subrogate […]

Understanding the ACORD 130 Workers Compensation Application Form

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

What Is an ACORD 130 Form?​ If you’re beginning a career in insurance, it’s important to learn about the applications like the ACORD 130 used in the Agency Management System (AMS). ACORD forms, created by the ACORD Corporation, are standardized documents recognized across the insurance industry. They include all the details insurers require to issue […]

How to Complete the Acord 125

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

What is an Acord 125 form? Whether you’re starting a career in insurance or an insurance industry vet looking to train new hires on ACORD 125, it’s important to get comfortable with the applications used in an Agency Management System (AMS). In this article, we’ll explore the ACORD forms and specifically the ACORD 125 form. […]

What’s the Difference Between an Occurrence vs Claims Made Form?

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Understanding Occurrence vs. Claims-Made Insurance Policies A professional signing an insurance policy document. Insurance professionals often face decisions that affect policy coverage and risk management. Understanding the difference between claims-made vs occurrence forms is a critical part of these decisions. This article explains the distinctions between these two forms, offering clarity on occurrence based vs […]

How to Complete the Acord 126 for Insurance

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

What is the ACORD 126 Form? As you embark on your insurance career, it’s important to get comfortable with the applications found in your Agency Management System (AMS). Below, you’ll learn more about the ACORD application you’ll use regularly to manage client data, including the essential ACORD 126 form. ACORD forms are widely accepted documents […]

ACORD 163 Form: Your Guide to Commercial Auto Insurance

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

What is an ACORD 163 Form? As you begin a career in insurance, it’s vital to become familiar with the applications used in your Agency Management System (AMS). Below, you’ll find more details about the tools you’ll use every day to manage applicant information, including the driver schedule app for commercial auto insurance. The ACORD […]

How to Complete the ACORD 129 Form

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

What is an ACORD 129? As you begin a career in insurance, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the applications used in the Agency Management System (AMS). This article will delve into the details of the ACORD forms you’ll be using daily to manage client information, with a special emphasis on the ACORD 129 form […]

How to Complete the Acord 27 – Certificate of Insurance

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

What is an ACORD 27 Form? When you start working in insurance, it’s vital to get familiar with the forms and applications used in your Agency Management System (AMS). You’ll use these documents daily to manage client information and provide proof of insurance. Read on to learn more about the forms like an ACORD 27 […]

How to Deal With Workplace Dilemmas

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Employees

The day to day operations of an agency can be full of complications of varying degrees. Often it is interpersonal relationships or difficult workplace situations. Both can cause internal and external conflict. It can seem at times that there is no right answer, and even finding the right next step can seem like a losing […]

Total CSR Case Study – From Food Service to Insurance in Less Than 30 Days!

Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Training

Total CSR followed Lei, a new account manager at Goodman Insurance, as she went through licensing, training, and assessments with Total CSR. Watch how going through our training enabled Lei to outperform industry pros with years of experience!