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Written by: Chloe Silverman, Senior Writer at The Hartford
Reviewed by: Gene Marks, CPA, Author & Small Business Owner
What Is the Difference Between Admitted vs Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers?
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One of the main benefits from buying seguro para pequeñas empresas from an admitted insurance carrier is that you won’t have to pay certain fees or taxes on your policy because the company follows regulations, so the expenses are unnecessary. However, policies from non-admitted insurers can be more flexible in the risks they insure. This helps them offer coverages for business risks that the regular insurance market won’t always write policies for.
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Admitted Insurance Carriers
Admitted insurance carriers are licensed by the State Department of Insurance or insurance commissioners where they operate. This means that these insurance carriers comply with their state’s regulations. The state also verifies their:
- Policy forms
- Tarifas
- Requirements
On top of this, if the admitted insurance company fails, the state’s insurance fund will help make payments on claims if needed. This guarantees coverage for your small business.
Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers
Non-admitted carriers do business through wholesale brokers in states where they do not have insurance licenses. This means they aren’t required to follow the same state regulations as admitted carriers. It also means that if the insurance company fails, the state would not step in to make payments on claims. However, non-admitted insurance carriers are regulated by the state surplus lines office.
Admitted vs Non-Admitted Insurance: Which Is Better?
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Remember, admitted insurance companies are required to follow state regulations. If they fail, the state will step in and pay claims. Generally, they offer standard market coverages for small businesses. Non-admitted insurance companies aren’t required to follow state regulations which can make their coverage options more flexible.
Benefits of Admitted Insurance Carriers
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- The state guaranteeing your claims will be covered through the state guaranty fund if the insurance company fails
- Having the option to appeal a decision with the state department of insurance if you think your insurance company didn’t handle a claim correctly
Downsides of Admitted Insurance Carriers
While admitted insurance is a great option for some businesses, certain operations will require more flexibility in coverage options. This is especially true if your small business faces unique or very specific risks on the job. In this case, admitted insurance may not be able to provide coverage that’s tailored to your needs.
Benefits of Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers
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Downsides of Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers
Non-admitted markets and insurance carriers are not covered by the state if the insurance company becomes insolvent. In this situation, your claim may not be paid. This is why it’s often considered high risk to work with a non-admitted insurance carrier.
A.M. Best Ratings
Regardless of whether an insurance company is admitted or non-admitted, they’re rated by the company A.M. Best. This company gives them a letter grade ranging from A++ to F. This can help you better determine which companies are reliable insurance carriers. In general, you’ll want to choose a company with a higher letter grade.
Choosing the Right Insurance Carrier
Both admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers offer coverages that can help your business succeed. To learn more about the small business insurance policies you may need, obtener una cotización from us today. We’ve been helping small business owners get the coverage they need for over 200 years. We can help you get standard insurance coverages for small businesses as well as other polices you may need.
Última actualización: 21 de septiembre de 2023
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