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...nals, such as doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, and CPAs, have much more rigorous training, testing, apprenticeship, and licensing than people in insurance. Because insurance contracts and transactions are so technical, court decisions about what a professional standard of care is often go against the ins...iligence can help reduce the frequency and severity of E&O claims as well ...
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... agency liable for the damages. Remember that "perception is reality." If a client perceives that the agency harmed them, the agency will have to defend itself against that accusation. Remember, too, that many other professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, and CPAs, have much more rigorous training, testing, apprenticeship, and licensing than people in insurance. Because insurance contracts and transactions are so technical, court decisions about what a professional standard of care is often go against the insurance professional. ... means that, as they write new and renewal policies, process changes, and interact with clients, insurance professionals must be aware of problems that can arise. OWNERSHIP TRANSFER For example, let's take a look at transferring ownership of homes, personal property, and automobiles to trusts. Many older people cede ownership of such property to adult children to reduce estate taxes or qualify for Medicaid. However, Personal Lines contracts don't include trusts in their definition of "insured," and they don't recognize legal entities. They're written to recognize ... 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Ken Buehler This content has not been rated yet. With so many new concepts, new types of business, and changes in existing insurance products, insurance agents need to be more diligent than ever in analyzing their Errors and Omissions risks and exposures. Some of the areas that open up agency E&O exposures are trusts, cyber risk, Non-Ownership Auto exposures (Personal and Business Auto), D&O Liability, Umbrella & Excess Liability, Employment Practices, home-based businesses ...