Posts by ISC Editor
Film Production Back on Track with Writer, Actor Strikes Over
The writers’ strike in Hollywood lasted 146 days and ended officially on October 9 when members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television (AMPTP). The actors ended their strike on November 8 after the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) reached a tentative agreement with…
Read MoreCommon Construction Liability Claims
General Liability insurance is a must-have coverage for general contractors, subcontractors, and artisan contractors, protecting them against third-party bodily injury and property damage, personal and advertising injury, and products and completed operation risks. When meeting clients and prospective customers, it’s always a good idea to demonstrate what could happen without the right insurance. The best…
Read MoreISC Partners with the Jessie Rees Foundation, Assembles 300 JoyJars!
As part of ISC’s Charitable Giving Program, last month we partnered with the Jessie Rees Foundation TeamNEGU: Never Ever Give Up! Trevor Sybert, our Sales Operations Manager, nominated the foundation in honor of his son who was a recipient of Joy Jars during his own battle with cancer. The Jessie Rees Foundation is a global…
Read MoreISC Is Pleased to Announce the Launching of Our Marine Division
ISC is excited to announce the formation of our new Marine Division, which will be headed by Kevin Wolfe and include John Kiernan and Marquam (“Marq”) Wolfe. We will be providing the following coverages. General Cargo Coverage ISC will offer up to a $20,000,000 limit per any one conveyance or warehouse for General Cargo insurance.…
Read MoreComparing Email Marketing Platforms for Insurance Agents
As all insurance agents know, email marketing is one of the best ways to reach new and existing clients. With the right drip campaigns, targeting, and email flows, you can increase your conversion rates and actually grow your business. And with the right platform, emails can be almost fully automated — which makes your workload…
Read MoreFor Your Clients and Prospects: Why Buy General Liability Insurance
A new survey of 1,000 small businesses conducted by Hiscox found that 75% of these firms are underinsured, while 70% don’t understand what commercial insurance covers, including a General Liability (GL) policy. According to Hiscox, the majority of small business owners do not know what basic insurance policies cover, with 71% not understanding what a…
Read MoreHow to Get More Out of Your Insurance Blogs
In the insurance industry, attracting new leads is crucial for maintaining steady business. Today, one of the best ways to find new customers and pitch them on your products and services is through online blog posts. But unfortunately, no matter how well written you may feel your blog posts are, they may not be reaching…
Read MoreISC Launches ADVANTAGE Contractor GL Program, Submit-Quote-Bind Online
ISC is pleased to make available an additional General Liability (GL) program for contractors. Our new “A” rated ADVANTAGE Contractor GL program is an ISO-based coverage form and provides competitively priced broad protection. “The ADVANTAGE GL program provides our agency partners with broader coverage and the ability to utilize our Online MGA platform for fast…
Read MoreUnderstanding Today’s Personal Lines Market
Individuals are seeing their Auto and Homeowners insurance premiums rates increase – some more than others, depending on where they are located in the country. Your clients and prospects are asking you why their rates are spiking. Here is an overview of what is happening in the market to help you communicate with your clients.…
Read MoreState of the Homeowners Insurance Market
With weather-related losses at an all-time high, the homeowners insurance market continues to be hard hit. AM Best recently revised its outlook for the segment from stable to negative as a result of three consecutive years of net underwriting losses owing to elevated natural catastrophes that have continued in the first half of 2023, combined…
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