Reasonable Care Frozen Pipe Claims

2026 started with freezing weather gripping much of the country. As a result, there have been many frozen pipe claims. A recent Washington federal court decision provides timely guidance for policyholders and property insurance adjusters navigating these situations. 1 While the ruling ultimately favored the insurer, the reasoning and facts provide important lessons about how to analyze “reasonable...

Reasonable Care Frozen Pipe Claims

2026 started with freezing weather gripping much of the country. As a result, there have been many frozen pipe claims. A recent Washington...

Recognizing signs of substance use disorder

Most people use substances of some kind at some point in their lives, whether it’s alcohol at a celebration, prescription medicine after surgery,...

Where to Invest Money After Selling Your House (2026 Guide)

Sold Your Home for $1M? Here’s Where to Park Your Cash Safely.Selling a home—especially in today’s market—can leave you with a large amount...

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General Liability vs BOP: How Insurance Agents Decide

March 19, 2026 Insurance agents advising small business clients frequently face a foundational coverage question: Should this client purchase General Liability insurance or a Business Owners Policy (BOP)?  General Liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury claims. A Business Owners Policy...

General Liability vs BOP: How Insurance Agents Decide

March 19, 2026 Insurance agents advising small business clients frequently face a foundational coverage question: Should this client purchase General Liability insurance or a Business Owners Policy (BOP)?  General Liability insurance covers...

General Liability Enough VS BOP

March 6, 2026 Small businesses don’t all face the same risks. A freelance designer working from a laptop has very different insurance needs than a bakery with ovens,...

Why Relationships Still Win in Small Business Insurance

February 26, 2026 Independent agents face increasing pressure to not just move faster, quote more, and win more small business accounts but also deliver better...

Should you use an insurance agent

February 13, 2026 Short Answer: Most small businesses benefit from working with an insurance agent. Online insurance is faster, but agents help prevent coverage gaps, compare multiple...

NAICS Appetite Guide for Insurance Agents| Coterie

February 5, 2026 An agent submits what appears to be a simple consulting risk. Days later, the submission is still in underwriting review. The client follows up...

Quote Bind Small Business Insurance in All 50 States: Agent Guide 

January 27, 2026 A commercial insurance agent in Chicago needs to bind a general liability policy for a new restaurant client before a lease...

Accuracy Speeds Binding

When it comes to mid-market Contractors General Liability — premiums $15K and up — the faster a submission is accurate, the faster coverage...

The Contractor Admin Problem

Contractors don’t lose sleep over insurance coverage. They lose sleep over the admin that comes with it. Ask any tradesperson when they handle COIs,...

What It Costs and How to Save

Real Costs, Case Studies, and Smart Ways to Save Why do some Beach Road homeowners pay $2,800 a year while others pay over $6,000?And what steps can you take to reduce your flood premium without cutting coverage? In this guide,...