In business, as in life, things can go horribly wrong. Homeowners don't want to be on the hook if a roofer or electrician is injured on the job. Landlords worry about business tenants damaging the ...

A small business CEO and reader of this column emailed me and said "Dean, I was asked for an ACORD certificate for my business. I have no idea what that is; now what do I do?" That is a good question ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

ACORD stands for the Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development. It's a global organization that works to improve the efficiency and accuracy of data use in the insurance industry ...

As a business professional, you’re responsible for the knowledge, expertise and services you provide to clients. As a result, clients can take legal action against you and your company when they ...

COIs verify business insurance coverage, outlining policy type, effective dates, and limits. Unlike insurance binders, COIs are issued for active policies after underwriting is complete. Businesses ...