The Current State of the Property Insurance Market, and What Agents Can Do to Embrace It
The excess and surplus lines property insurance marketplace is buzzing with activity. With rates firming across multiple property segments, [...]
Hard-to-place property
The Impact of Low Flood Insurance Retention
Despite intense storms and the Midwest’s historic flooding in the past year, the number of homeowners with flood insurance [...]
In Spite of Recent Hurricanes, Coastal Property Owners Are Building Even Bigger
Despite forward-looking environmental management and land-use planning intended to reduce future risk, coastal development continues to increase. It can [...]
The 3 Most Important Things for Your Coastal Property Clients to Know About Their Insurance
Coastal areas offer beautiful ocean views and luxury living for homeowners. However, the risks and exposures of coastal property [...]
The Polar Vortex’s Effects on Coastal Property
Residents of the Eastern United States have heard their local weathermen say “polar vortex” quite a bit lately, thanks [...]
As Flood Risk Increases, Coastal Real Estate Market Affected
Earlier this year, flooding was established as the top natural hazard risk in the United States following a number [...]
What to Know About Insuring Seasonal Homes
Seasonal homes, sometimes called second homes, are an investment for homeowners who are looking for a peaceful place for [...]
The Difficulties in Insuring Older Properties
Insuring a typical contemporary strip-mall building is fairly straightforward; securing property insurance for an older building, especially a historic property built with legacy materials [...]
3 Steps for Insuring Hard-to-Place Coastal Property
Insurance writers often refer to coastal properties as “hard-to-place” property. The term “hard to place” is typically used to [...]