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Common Cyber Insurance Questions
We all can appreciate the conveniences of technology in our lives. That convenience along with digital interconnectedness have given rise to a multitude of cyber risks that threaten organizations of all sizes and types. The cost of these annual cyber threats in the...
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Its Impact on Insurance
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) marks one of the most significant physical infrastructure investments in the U.S. in more than five decades. Over the past 18 months, it has led to an increase in projects and jobs across multiple industries. As...
Are Student Interns Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
Internships play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world experience. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), student intern hiring is on the rise, after a COVID pandemic dip. Based on results from...
FEMA’s New Risk Rating 2.0 Sparks Flood Insurance Controversy
First introduced in 2021, Risk Rating 2.0 is a new methodology created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for determining flood insurance rates. Its goal is to provide fair and transparent flood insurance pricing that reflects an individual property’s...
2023 Product Recall Report: Q1 Recalls Jump 14.2%
2022 broke historic records with the highest number of product recalls in the United States. Could 2023 be on track to beat that record? Possibly. According to Sedgwick’s 2023 Product Recall Index report, the first three months of 2023 saw the total number of product...
Key Trends Shaping the Marine Cargo Insurance Marketplace
From supply chain bottlenecks to misdeclared cargo, there are a number of forces currently at play in the cargo insurance marketplace. We sat down with Jencap’s Inland Marine Brokers and VP of Falvey Insurance Group Will Frohne to dig in and unpack these trends. 1....
Tips for 2023 Hurricane Season Preparation
Hurricane Ian claimed the #1 spot for the world's costliest natural disaster last year, and positioned 2022 as the third most expensive hurricane season on record (behind 2005 and 2017). All told, the storm tallied up around $100 billion in losses, with private...
The Benefits of Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs
Owner-controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) are a type of “wrap-up” insurance policy that a property owner can take out for a construction or renovation project. Unlike the traditional construction insurance model — where each contractor or subcontractor secures their...
Construction Lending Roadblocks? Consider a Surety Bond Alternative
Surety bonds are an essential risk-management tool for the construction lending industry. They offer a financial buffer in the event that a project is left incomplete or fails to meet its agreed upon terms and conditions. Although bonds are often a required part of...
Top Things to Look for in a Commercial Habitational Insurance Carrier
Across the board, property insurance is getting hit hard — and the habitational insurance market is not immune. In the face of shrinking capacity and higher premiums, it’s more important than ever for habitational property owners to rely on quality carriers with...
Flip the Cap Episode 5: Exploring Specialized Industry Topics with John LaCava
Welcome to Flip the Cap! On this episode of Flip The Cap, Kathryn Smith sits down with John LaCava (Chief Operating Officer of Jencap) to discuss the program management side of the insurance business. They dig into how the shift in the E&S marketplace has...
Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Exclusions
Motor truck cargo (MTC) is a specialized insurance coverage that protects against loss or damage to goods transported by a truck. This insurance product is intended for businesses that haul cargo for others, such as freight forwarders, trucking companies, and shipping...
Outsmart QR Code Scammers With These Tips
QR codes have become commonplace in our everyday lives. With a quick scan from a smartphone camera, they offer a fast and easy way to find additional information, access services, or process payments. However, scammers have found ways to take advantage of their...
Jencap Named Exclusive Distribution Partner for SureBuild’s Project Completion Insurance Product
Modern Construction Risk Management Tool Provides Alternative to a Bond New York, NY (April 25, 2023) – Jencap Group LLC (Jencap), one of the nation’s largest wholesalers, is announcing its exclusive partnership to distribute a new product to the construction...
Flip the Cap Episode 4: Breaking Down Important Property Insurance Trends with Ben Beazley
Welcome to Flip the Cap! In this episode, Kathryn Smith discusses important property insurance trends with Ben Beazley, EVP of Property at Jencap. Ben shares valuable information about alternative capital trends, how to best position your insureds for their upcoming...
How to Talk to Clients about Reinsurance and Rising Property Rates
The property insurance market in North America has seen staggering price increases of 20-30%. Understandably, policyholders want to know why. There isn’t a single, straightforward answer, unfortunately. The rise in prices is due to a “perfect storm” of factors,...
Prime Examples of Professional Liability Insurance Claims
No business wants to think they might be at risk for a professional liability lawsuit. In an ideal world, most businesses would have happy and satisfied customers because their needs were met properly and completely. In reality, however, even highly skilled...
Why Excess Flood Insurance Is Now a Necessity for Property Owners
Whether floods arise due to severe weather from natural disasters or from backed-up plumbing or broken pipes, homeowners don't always understand the risks associated with flooding or the need for flood insurance. In particular, many homeowners may think flood damage...
Jencap Receives IBA’s 5 Star MGA Award for 2023!
New York, NY (March 22, 2023) — Jencap has been nominated again for Insurance Business America’s 5 Star MGA award. Their survey received over 1,183 nominations and only 23 finalists were nominated. To be considered “five star” a wholesaler must have an average rating...
What’s the Difference Between Product Liability and General Liability?
For businesses that manufacture and sell their own products, there’s always a nagging worry that something could go wrong with a product. No matter how carefully a company manages their supply chain or how rigorous they are with product testing, there’s a chance a...
2023 Construction Industry Trends and Challenges
The past few years have been a figurative roller coaster ride for the construction industry. As construction continues to confront things like a declining workforce and inflation, we’re likely to see a few more twists and turns this year. Agents will need to keep a...
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Chronicles of Casualty
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Navigating the New Frontiers of Professional Lines Insurance
CASE STUDIES | Q1 2024 | 9 MINUTES
Preparing for The Future of Cannabis Insurance
WHITE PAPER | Q2 2023 | 7 MINUTES
Your Guide to Cannabis Insurance
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How Climate Change is Shifting the Insurance Industry
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Riding The Waves of Change Insurance Industry Outlook
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