Insureds tend to expect that brokers will advise them on the types of insurance that may be needed for their business. (Photo: Free Use Image/ALM Media archives) Insureds tend to expect that brokers will advise them on the types of insurance that may be needed for their business. (Photo: Free Use Image/ALM Media archives)

Insurance brokers may be exposed to liability for a variety of reasons, but the most common mistake that leads to exposure is a failure to procure insurance for an insured.

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