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by Big Dog
Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Employees vs Independent Contractor for Sales
Replies: 1
Views: 7238

Re: Employees vs Independent Contractor for Sales

You'd want to check with an attorney well versed in IRS and EEOC guidelines. Most likely this would fail both EEOC and IRS tests for true independent contractor status.
by Big Dog
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Bankruptcy
Replies: 1
Views: 5633

Re: Bankruptcy

You should discuss this with an attorney as a forum board isn't the best place for legal advice
by Big Dog
Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:20 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Drive other car
Replies: 8
Views: 17938

Re: Drive other car

If the vehicle is registered to the LLC, and not the corporation, you may have a problem. If there is no majority interest in both the corporation and LLC (i.e. wife owns 51% or more of both), then the insurance on the corporation may not extend to cover the LLC.
by Big Dog
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Liberty Mutual (Texas)
Replies: 2
Views: 11993

Re: Liberty Mutual

At least here in Texas, Liberty Mutual started re-valuing the replacement cost of dwellings - usually increasing their "valuation" 25-50% with no real explanation (a bit of research showed they were using Marshall Swift as guidance and putting everyone into the most expensive category poss...
by Big Dog
Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: WC Market MLR Risk bad Losses
Replies: 3
Views: 13790

Re: WC Market MLR Risk bad Losses

The one thing you need to ask of your client first, before approaching ANY insurance carrier - what level of commitment will they have at implementing any loss control recommendations to help address their loss history?
by Big Dog
Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Does Anyone have am automated solution for payment reminders
Replies: 10
Views: 18766

Re: Does Anyone have am automated solution for payment remin

What happened to people being responsible for their own actions/inactions?
by Big Dog
Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Certs - when will agents all get on the same page
Replies: 8
Views: 22329

Re: Certs - when will agents all get on the same page

I would hate to tell you how many times I have to explain to an insurance agent how to properly fill out a COI to evidence the correct insurance coverages. :shock:

'course...I work in risk management and have 25 years of insurance background and paid attention in all the classes I took.
by Big Dog
Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Liability exposure co-signing for auto loan
Replies: 3
Views: 39239

Re: Liability exposure co-signing for auto loan

They have the same liability as their grandson. i.e. if their grandson causes an accident, they can be sued also, since their name is on the loan and the title. They should also be named on the insurance policy their grandson has, and make sure that there are adequate liability limits.
by Big Dog
Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: She gave me proof of insurance, but I am NOT insured...?
Replies: 10
Views: 63752

Re: She gave me proof of insurance, but I am NOT insured...?

Let me guess - it was a State Farm, Farmers or Allstate agent that coverage was placed with, and not an "independent agent", right?
by Big Dog
Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:50 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: New ISO Form
Replies: 13
Views: 62566

Re: New ISO Form

What are these "products"? i.e. is it an insurance coverage that hasn't been thought up yet, or ???
by Big Dog
Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Workers comp ghost policy
Replies: 12
Views: 161959

Re: Workers comp ghost policy

What sort of entity does this person have? i.e. is it a LLC, S Corp, etc. If it is a LLC, the LLC can purchase W/C and the "members" (owners of the LLC) would be covered for W/C. Without this coverage, the GC could be responsible for any injuries suffered by your client - no matter what so...
by Big Dog
Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I received this question from an underwriter
Replies: 1
Views: 34767

Re: I received this question from an underwriter

Why not ask the underwriter what they're referring to? 'course...knowing what type of insurance, what you submitted, etc. might also help answer your question (i.e. provide more details)
by Big Dog
Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer
Replies: 16
Views: 91155

Re: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer

In reply to 3blackbelt,...Your reply was demeaning. Yes...yes it was. A "producer" goes out to get new business for the agency. A CSR is normally tasked with maintaining current accounts, upselling (adding needed coverages where there is a gap) and sometimes quoting new business. Asking y...
by Big Dog
Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer
Replies: 16
Views: 91155

Re: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer

Perhaps the agent who you are working for is trying to place you in the position that works best for the agency. . I remember one agency I worked for where I wanted to see my career move in one direction, and one of the principals said something like that - I wanted to move into the employee benefi...
by Big Dog
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:43 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer
Replies: 16
Views: 91155

Re: I was hired as CSR; now owner demands I be a producer

How big is this agency? i.e. do they have other CSR's that are now "producers"? Do they have anyone else who's job duty is that of a "producer"? Most small to mid-sized insurance agencies (up to 50 employees) usually have specific job descriptions. CSR's are usually tasked with &...