Insurance News
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Equipment Breakdown Insurance Is Much More than Insurance
February 6, 2020
Equipment Breakdown insurance – formerly called Boiler & Machinery insurance – covers much more than boilers and machinery. Insurers introduced boiler and machinery coverage in the mid-1800s to cover valuable steam-powered machinery from explosion or breakdown, and to cover the equipment’s owner from liability for resulting property damage or bodily injury. Today, few businesses use […]
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New Insurance Products: Warranty & Indemnity Insurance
January 23, 2020
The use of insurance in mergers and acquisitions is on the rise, according to a recent report by Aon. Since 2014, there has been a 35 percent increase in M&A deals where warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance has been part of the transaction. In a merger or acquisition, the seller makes certain representations and warranties. […]
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How to Create a Risk Management Plan
January 10, 2020
When we think of risk, the first thing that usually comes to mind is insurance. But insurance is just one component of a sound risk management plan. A risk management plan includes insurance, plus all the other strategies you need for dealing with the risks associated with your business or organization. The following steps outline […]
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What Does Surplus Lines Cover and How Do You Buy It?
December 16, 2019
Surplus lines insurers handle a broad range of business risks. These are some examples of the types of risk commonly insured by excess and surplus lines insurers: A developer re-building homes and businesses in a hurricane-prone area A new business, especially in an industry that has frequent claims, such as roofers and pawn shops A […]