‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature

A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through California Legislature. The Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which primary backer Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said stems from the recovery process after the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and smoke damage claims,...

‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature

A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is...

These are the questions to ask when considering which life insurance policy to get

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some tips for those seeking to purchase life insurance policies. For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com source

Medicaid vs. Medicare: Understanding the Differences

Medicare. Medicaid. They sound so similar it’s easy to mix them up. Both programs are important for health, but they serve different needs. Clearing...

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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, inventory, and a storefront.  When choosing between a General Liability (GL) policy and a Business Owners Policy (BOP), the...

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,...

Market Insurance to Micro Small Businesses

November 20, 2025 Just like larger companies, micro businesses also need small business insurance. However, their unique needs call for a tailored marketing approach that...

The “Wind & Flood” Trap That Is Draining Your Escrow

The insurance crisis on the Gulf Coast is no secret. But when your statement shows a new escrow amount that pushes your monthly payment through the roof, the impact is personal and painful. You call your lender, maybe Regions,...