Why Do Judges Keep Demanding That Policyholders Understand the Insurance Contract?

In written opinions, judges persistently express the proposition, argued by defense attorneys, that “policyholders are expected to read and understand their insurance policies.” I can appreciate that there may be some duty to read insurance policies, despite nobody doing so. However, I don’t think it’s academically honest because the law in some states requires people to understand the...

Why Do Judges Keep Demanding That Policyholders Understand the Insurance Contract?

In written opinions, judges persistently express the proposition, argued by defense attorneys, that “policyholders are expected to read and understand their insurance policies.”...

Rovner Recaps Medicaid Cuts’ Impact on Hospitals and Fields Caller Questions on Affordability

KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Medicaid cuts on WAMU’s 1A on April 7. She also discussed health care affordability...

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know

April 3, 2026 A certificate of business insurance (or COI) is one of the most important documents your business will be asked to provide and one of the easiest ways to lose time if you are not prepared.  If you are...

What Small Business Owners Need to Know

April 3, 2026 A certificate of business insurance (or COI) is one of the most important documents your business will be asked to provide and one of...

Quote & Bind Small Business Insurance with Coterie

March 27, 2026 An insurance agent needs to bind a general liability policy before their client’s lease signing tomorrow. With traditional carriers, that’s 2-5...

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...

What Flood Maps Actually Mean in a Closing

Flood maps look straightforward. A property is either in a flood zone or it is not. But in real-world closings, that simplicity breaks down quickly. Because flood maps do not just define risk. They influence: requirements expectations timing and how buyers react Why flood maps create confusion Most...