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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 […]

Installation Floater vs Builders Risk: Choosing the Right Coverage for Your Construction Project

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training

Understanding Installation Floater vs Builders Risk Installation Floater vs Builder Risk is a key consideration when evaluating financial risks in construction projects for both property owners and contractors. With valuable materials, equipment, and structures in play, choosing the right construction insurance coverage is essential to safeguard against potential losses. The two common policies available are installation […]

How to Complete the ACORD 127 for Commercial Auto Insurance

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

What is an ACORD 127 form? If you’re starting out in insurance, you’ll need to become familiar with the applications used in your Agency Management System (AMS), especially ACORD Forms. Also known as the commercial auto acord, the ACORD 127 is focused on securing insurance for business autos. It gathers general information like driver information, vehicle […]

What is the Basic Cause of Loss Form in Insurance

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Understanding the Basic Cause of Loss Form in Insurance The Basic Cause of Loss Form, sometimes referred to as CP 10 10 or cp1010, is a key part of commercial property insurance, providing a clearly defined level of protection against specific causes of loss in insurance.  For insurance professionals and policyholders alike, understanding this named-peril […]

How to Complete the ACORD 25 Certificate of Liability

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

What is an ACORD 25 form? Starting a career in insurance means getting to know the forms and applications you’ll use daily in your Agency Management System (AMS). Read on for details about the documents, such as the the Acord 25 form, you’ll rely on each day to manage client information and insurance policies. The Acord […]

What is CISR Designation and Why it is Important?

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

Understanding the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation is a widely recognized certification in the insurance industry. Offered by the CISR National Alliance, it is designed to provide insurance professionals with a structured approach to learning about coverage, risk management, and customer service. The CISR program helps agents […]

CGL Coverage Scope: Does Your Policy Include Incidental Operations?

Coverage Article

Understanding the Gaps: How CGL Policies May Leave Your Business Exposed Many business owners believe their Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage policies automatically extend to every commercial location and all related operations. Yet, ever since the 2017 revisions to the CG0001 form, this assumption can leave businesses exposed to significant risks. Indeed, the International Risk […]

The Role of an Insurance Account Manager: Responsibilities, Skills, and Career Insights

Agency Staff Articles, Helpful Tips: For Onboarding

Understanding the Role of an Insurance Account Manager Image depicting the meaning of what an account manager does An insurance account manager, sometimes referred to as a CSR (insurance customer service representative), insurance account coordinator, or insurance relationship manager, plays a crucial role in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring policyholders receive the service they […]

Understanding the CG 2404 Endorsement

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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 […]