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... years, such as losses involving pollution or asbestos liability. Under a tra...s in the law necessitating enhanced coverage features. Conclusion Deci...

...cy, you get three options: Buildings Insurance: The building’s structur...sions are damage caused by ongoing pollution and DIY projects. Life Insuran...

... has only to make a business decision. Finally, the checklist demonstrates your professionalism to the client. Once you've initiated a discussion of the risk-management process with them, you're in a position to talk about insurance and non-insurance methods of dealing with risk. This sets you apart as a competent professional able to present alternatives, rather than the stereotypical salesperson interested only in making a sale. This builds the strong trust relationship that's essential for a long-term relationship. The beauty of this activity is that almost all systems have built-in account checklists and ... never write a Commercial account without inspecting the risk. This applies to both new business and renewals. If the account is too small to inspect, you would be better off not writing it. If an insured does something you don't know about, or if the building has features not considered, you might fail to advise the insured properly. Take photos of the front, rear, and sides of the property; if possible, take some inside. Diagram the premises and highlight any special processing. Have the insured walk you ... output of those under them. These advantages save time and permit you to have your most technically competent people use their time and experience in the best way. Another area that should be discussed with respect to renewals is restrictive endorsements. A case in point is the pollution exclusion, which has evolved from the 1960s versions of the General Liability policies, in three main phases over the years: No contamination or pollution exclusion Accidental contamination or pollution coverage only (no occurrence coverage, with accident generally defined as a sudden and unforeseen event ...

...rsements. A case in point is the pollution exclusion, which has evolved from t...ts to cover a situation in which no coverage exists because the agency made a mistake in binding or arranging coverage. The problem you solve and the “f...