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GC and Artisan Subcontractors Professional Liability Available to ISC Agents Through Hiscox NOW

By ISC Editor | August 29, 2024

ISC-appointed agents have access to quote and bind Professional Liability coverage for general contractors and artisan subcontractors online through our partnership with Hiscox NOW. The coverage is available nationwide except in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and Washington. What’s Covered? Professional Liability, also known as E&O insurance, protects general contractors and artisan subcontractors in lawsuits resulting…

ISC’s Sarah Kassab Featured Speaker at Women Coders Event

August 29, 2024 |

On July 18, ISC was happy to co-host the Women Coders Inclusive Organization (WCIO) in our Carlsbad, California, offices. Sarah Kassab, InsurTech Senior Software Quality Assurance Manager at ISC Engineering, was the featured speaker and shared her insights on what makes an amazing QA Engineer and a great QA team, as well as the impact…

ISC’s ADVANTAGE Contractor General Liability Program Is Now Available Nationwide

August 29, 2024 |

We recently expanded our ADVANTAGE Contractor General Liability (GL) product to all 50 states. Initially launched in 2023 in select states, you can now offer the ADVANTAGE GL product to contractors throughout the country. The ISO-based, “A” rated, competitively priced product combines broad coverage with speed and ease. “The ADVANTAGE program enables contractors to meet…

ISC Creates New Marine Consulting Unit

August 29, 2024 |

In July, we announced the formation of our newMarine Division, headed by Kevin Wolfe and including John Kiernan and Marquam (“Marq”) Wolfe. The division is expanding with the creation of ISC Marine Consulting providing comprehensive risk management services to assist clients with marine exposures and concerns. Our services include everything from a supply-chain review to…

Where to Go for Continuing Education Courses?

August 7, 2024 |

Continuing Education (CE) is required for renewing insurance licenses. Depending on the state and license, producers must commit to anywhere from 12 to 48 hours of CE courses. Investing in continuing education goes beyond meeting requirements, it also keeps agencies on par with industry standards, helps bridge skill and knowledge gaps in specific areas, and…

ISC’s Wholesale Division Is Expanding

August 7, 2024 |

ISC continues to expand its Wholesale Division to provide our agents with options in addition to our exclusive programs. “We want to be a one-stop shop for our agents,” explained Brad Nebel, ISC Chief of Staff, “providing products that are complementary to our existing programs as well solutions for a broad range of risks.” Here…

Why Email Marketing Works for Agencies

August 7, 2024 |

Email marketing has become ingrained in our everyday lives. On a personal level, we get emails from retailers all day, tempting us to buy the latest workout gear or kitchen gadgets or sign up for the newest diet trend. B2B emails offer apps and software products and all types of services. Our inboxes fill up…

ISC’s Excess for Everything Makes Program Manager’s Shortlist for 2024 Program Launch of the Year Award

July 16, 2024 |

Program Manager held its third annual Program Manager Conference & Awards on May 29 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The dinner-style awards ceremony brought together 500 guests, including MGAs, MGUs, program managers, reinsurance brokers, fronting companies, wholesale brokers, and others in the industry, to network and celebrate this year’s recipients. ISC is proud…

ISC’s New Marine Division Is Open for Business

July 16, 2024 |

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. The team collectively has over 100 years of experience. Kevin has held various underwriting/management positions during his career, which began at Talbot, Bird & Co., Inc., a specialized…

Getting Ready for an Event

July 3, 2024 |

For many companies, summer is a time for hosting events – from July 4th celebrations to charity events and company-wide get-togethers for networking and bonding experiences. When planning an event, it’s an excellent time to remind your clients about the various things on their to-do lists so nothing is overlooked. There’s much to consider, including…

2024 Broker Council Recap

July 2, 2024 |

What an incredible two days we spent with 35 of our top brokers at ISC’s Broker Council in May in Louisville, Kentucky, at the 21C Hotel and Art Museum. During our first evening on the 22nd, our staff and brokers enjoyed an evening of bourbon tasting at Evan Williams Bourbon, Kentucky’s first distillery, on the…

Homeowners Insurance Market Causing Headaches Across the Country

June 10, 2024 |

A new report, “Homeowners Insurance Affordability” by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), outlines how the high cost of coverage is impacting households across the country. According to the IRC report, the average expenditure on Homeowners insurance increased from $508 in 2001 to $1,411 in 2021, a 5% annualized rise. In comparison, U.S. average household income…

Become Part of the ISC Community on LinkedIn

June 6, 2024 |

If you aren’t already part of the ISC community on LinkedIn, we encourage you to join us. As part of our community of industry colleagues, you’ll receive updated information about our exclusive insurance programs and wholesale products, company events and milestones, and new hires. Equally important, you’ll share updates with us about your agency, staff,…