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Understanding COPE in Insurance: Breaking Down Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure
Coverage Article
Introduction to COPE Insurance: Understanding Property Risk Factors Illustration explaining COPE Insurance—Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure—key factors in property insurance underwriting. What is COPE Insurance and Why It Matters in Property Coverage? COPE is a structured method in property insurance that evaluates risk through four factors: Construction, Occupancy, Protection, and Exposure. COPE is an acronym […]
Commercial Auto Symbols Explained: A Complete Guide
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
The Complete Guide to Commercial Auto Symbols A central aspect of this coverage is recognizing the commercial auto symbols in policy language. Commercial auto insurance plays a vital role in risk management for businesses that rely on vehicles. These symbols, sometimes referred to as covered auto designation symbols, clarify which types of vehicles are covered […]
CG 20 10 Explained: Additional Insured Status for Ongoing Operations
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
Understanding the CG 20 10 for Ongoing Operations Many insurance professionals who manage Commercial General Liability (GCL) policies see requests to add the CG 2010 form, also recognized as the ongoing endorsement form. This ISO CG 20 10 extends additional coverage to a named entity for ongoing operations carried out by the named insured. What […]
The Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement: What It Means and Why It Matters
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training
Why the Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement Matters in Insurance and What it Means Insurance professionals often encounter situations where determining the order of coverage can be challenging. The primary and non-contributory endorsement clarifies which insurance policy responds before any other insurance. Understanding the primary insured meaning, how primary and non-contributory insurance functions, and potential pitfalls can reduce disputes when several insurance […]
CG 20 37: Additional Insured for Completed Operations
Agency Staff Articles, Coverage Article
CG 20 37 Explained: Additional Insured Status for Completed Operations The CG 20 37, particularly the latest version CG 20 37 12/19, is a crucial additional insured endorsement form often requested by project owners and general contractors in the insurance industry. This CG 20 37 endorsement, part of the family of additional insured forms developed […]
Understanding the Purpose of Auto Symbol 7 on the Business Auto Policy
Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training
Symbol 7 Auto Coverage and Scheduled Vehicles Vehicles insured under a business auto policy, demonstrating the importance of understanding Auto Symbol 7 as explained in the article. The term symbol 7 auto coverage indicates that a business auto policy covers only the specific autos listed by the insurer. This approach helps businesses looking to control […]
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!
How Can My Small Agency Attract Talent Without The Budget of Larger Firms?
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Hiring is hard! Learn helpful tips from real agency owners, Justin and Jordan Goodman, on how to hire top talent without a huge budget in this episode of the Independent Agent. Part 1: The account manager does the work and the producer gets paid for it Intermission: Justin tries Green Flash – West Coast IPA […]
How to Keep a Top Producer From Causing Agency Turnover Problems
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership
Part 1: The top producer is causing major staff turnover issues Intermission: Justin tries Lagavulin 16 Part 2: An account manager has to hand bad news to the insured, and it was the agency’s fault
My New Hire Won’t Stop Talking About His Old Agency, And It’s Killing Morale
Agency Owner Articles, Helpful Tips: For Leadership, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding
Justin and Jordan offer helpful tips to insurance agency owners on managing relationships and agency culture in this episode of the Independent Agent. Check out the details below! Part 1: A new hire wants to keep talking about the ways they did things at their old agency. Intermission: Justin tries a Grapefruit Goodman Part 2: […]