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New bindable quote labels feature enhances transparency

The bindable quote labels feature indicates whether the rate quoted in the Terminal can be bound as is or if it may require additional questions after bridging to the carrier portal. If an agent is able to immediately bind the quote for the rate shown, it will have a green "bindable quote" label. If a rate potentially requires additional questions, it will have a gray "rate indication" label. These label distinctions between both potential outcomes are available for admitted carriers via labels on the quote card in the Terminal.

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CNA added to multi-location feature to streamline quoting

CNA joins the list of select carriers in the Terminal that are eligible to quote multi-location for business owner’s policies (BOP).

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RT Specialty now available in the Terminal, expanding E&S access

RT Specialty, a leading wholesale distributor of commercial E&S products and services, is now available in the Terminal carrier panel. Directly appointed agents can quote monoline general liability, monoline property, and a package consisting of general liability and commercial property.

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Additional Berkley MP products now available to quote in the Terminal

Berkley Management Protection’s employment practices liability, crime, and directors & officers products are now available to quote directly in the Terminal, joining professional liability and cyber in the carrier panel.

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Utica First sub-appointments available to increase market access

Sub-appointments now available (if domiciled in select states including NY, NJ, FL, and more) with Utica First to fill appetite gaps, especially for artisan contractors in need of general liability (GL) & umbrella (available as a policy add-on) insurance. To view the full appetite and state availability guide, click here.

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Westfield sub-appointments available in select states

Westfield commercial insurance offers sub-appointments through Bold Penguin. Westfield offers coverage up to $4 million in limits, and specializes in contracting, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and retail trade and services. Click here for instructions on how to apply for a sub-appointment and state availability guide.

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NEXT business owner’s policy (BOP) is now available in the Terminal

In addition to general liability availability for direct quoting in the Terminal, NEXT BOP and professional liability are available for appetite indication for agents domiciled in select states. To view the full appetite guide click here, or check the NEXT portal for state appetite availability.

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Updates to Pathpoint appetite

Pathpoint, an E&S wholesale distributor on the Terminal, has updated its appetite to include 1,300 manufacturing class codes, adding additional value to agents serving manufacturing customers. Additionally, their new appetite also covers over 450 products in the beauty, beverages, candles, clothing, cosmetics, dental, food, leather/artificial goods, skincare, and shoes industries.

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Updates to biBERK appetite

biBERK professional liability coverage is now eligible for dentist offices & dental labs, including periodontists & exodontists (not orthodontists). Ten new classes were added for BOP & GL. WC is no longer eligible in NY for new business in all industries. Carpentry and concrete/masonry construction sub-industries will not be eligible in FL or WI for new business. View the full appetite guide.

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At-Bay webinar and CE* credit

Foundations of Cyber Insurance webinar  – Thursday, October 10th at 2:00 p.m. EDT

• Unlock one free continuing education credit by attending At-Bay’s Fundamentals of Cyber Insurance. Stay current on common cyber threats and strategies to help your clients minimize their exposure! Register here.

_{*CE credit available in AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TN, TX, and WA.}

Bold Penguin webinars

Terminal tutorial webinars – Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. EDT

• All current Bold Penguin users are invited to join our Customer Success team and walk through the Terminal features, review the components of an application in the Terminal, and seek answers to questions in order to get the most out of your subscription. Pre-registration is required and open only to current Bold Penguin customers. Register here.

‍Bi-weekly biBERK webinars

Onboarding webinars – Fridays (bi-weekly) at 1:00 p.m. EDT

• This ongoing series is for agents who are appointed but have not attended a biBERK onboarding session, or are in need of a refresher on how to quote policies in the biBERK Service Portal (BSP). New BSP users are required to complete this training within the first 30 days of establishing BSP access to ensure continuous portal accessibility. Register here

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Now available: Informative guide for navigating the demands of commercial insurance

The Evolving Risks Of Small Businesses 2024 Report dives into emerging trends and shares helpful tips for advising on the most common and specialty risks. Dive into this downloadable Report by Bold Penguin with contributions from national and specialty carrier partners who contributed invaluable subject matter expertise.

Bold Penguin conferences announced for Fall 2024

Our team is hitting the road this Fall, attending nine insurance conferences in seven weeks. We will be strengthening current relationships and forming new partnerships that capitalize on the different ways that our integrated product suite can increase your efficiency and profitability. For a full list of the conferences we’ll be attending, click here. See you there!

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