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What is the Basic Cause of Loss Form in Insurance

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Training

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 […]

Insurance 101: What New Hires Need to Know​

Helpful Tips: For Hiring, Helpful Tips: For Training

Understanding Insurance 101 as a New Hire Starting a career in insurance can feel daunting, so this guide aims to provide straightforward, detailed insights that help newcomers succeed. In this article, we’ll touch on everything from fundamental terminology to industry trends, practical advice, and training requirements—all while using the keyword Insurance 101 as our framework.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? If you’re starting a career in insurance, 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. The ACORD 125 form, also referred to as the ACORD commercial insurance application […]

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

Coverage Article, Helpful Tips: For Employees

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 […]