It is important to note that these insurers are generally not unable to obtain a license in your state, rather they choose to operate on an unlicensed, surplus line basis in order to meet the needs of the client.
California has strict guidelines for insurers when setting and raising home insurance costs, but surplus line carriers are exempt from these guidelines. As such, excess and surplus lines carriers may have stricter eligibility requirements than traditional insurers and be able to charge higher rates. ...
Surplus line insurance covers properties with unique risks that traditional carriers "can't or won't insure," according to theTexas Department of Insurance. Typically, a state will allow a surplus line company, like Lloyd's of London or Berkshire Hathaway, to operate within its borders while un...
Two types of detention charges are applied after a free time period. They are: Per diem detention:When containers owned by the shipping company are taken off-site (e.g., out of container yards, rail yards, etc.) to deliver the contents to their destination but are not returned within th...
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The clearinghouse program, an enactment of 2023’s Senate Bill 505, is designed to help offload FAIR Plan policies to private insurance providers, with the help of brokers and carriers. The news was met with some relief by many insurance experts, who have long stressed how overburdened the ...
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This can be a difficult task for purchasers who are not familiar with logistics, and it may result in delays, higher expenses, or even the loss of items. The complexity of managing FOB shipments is further increased by liaising with numerous stakeholders. Including carriers, customs officers, an...
Of course, without going into too much detail about telematics, there is a fine line between intrusion and welcome guidance. Carriers are going to really have to figure out that balance. Ultimately, I think policyholders will inherently see the value in having that sort of mechanism in place....