Articles by Christopher J. Boggs

Chris Boggs, CPCU, ARM, ALCM, LPCS, AAI, APA, CWCA, CRIS, AINS, is a veteran insurance educator. He is Executive Director, Big I Virtual University of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. He can be reached at chris.boggs@iiaba.net.

How Hartford-Progressive Alliance for Banks Works

Agents submitting community bank risks to the new alliance between The Hartford and Progressive should expect to work with underwriters from each carrier but the companies promise quick turnaround. According to the insurers, the “sweet spot” for the underwriters is …

The Hartford, Progressive, ABA Team up for Community Bank Program

The New Alliance Can Handle Banks With up to $5 Billion in Assets but the ‘Sweet Spot’ is up to $2 Billion Agents submitting community bank risks to the new alliance between The Hartford and Progressive should expect to work …

CGL Extends Coverage for Injury Arising from Defective Construction

Property damage resulting from defective construction is unquestionably excluded in the commercial general liability policy; but what about bodily injury? And is injury or damage caused by the growth and proliferation of mold covered because it is not excluded by …

$3M Ohio Mold Decision Kindles Coverage Questions

Insurance professionals took note recently when a Franklin County, Ohio judge awarded $3 million plus legal costs to a family whose central-Ohio home became overrun with toxic mold, presumably caused by the contractor’s defective construction techniques and means. Immediately insurance …

Confessions of an Insurance Geek and the Future of MyNewMarkets.com

MyNewMarkets.com users will soon notice changes in the information included on the Web site and available for use. MyNewMarkets.com will soon inaugurate an analysis and technical content database with its first coverage analysis white paper. In addition to coverage analysis …