Coverdash takes pride in providing best in class services to our clients and believes you should understand how we are paid for these services. The use of Coverdash's software is free. However, for providing insurance brokerage services, Coverdash is compensated in a variety of ways, including commission and contingency fees paid by insurers or our third-party payment vendor.
Below is a summary of the types of compensation Coverdash may receive:
A commission or fee is normally paid to us by the insurer our third-party payment servicer for the distribution and servicing of your insurance policy. The amount is typically calculated as a percentage of the premium paid to the insurer for your policy although it may vary depending on several factors, including the type of insurance product sold and the specific insurer.
We may also receive income through contingent commissions received from insurers because we have achieved certain criteria, typically measured on an annual basis. The criteria vary, but are usually the result of attracting new customers, retaining existing customers, achieving certain loss or claim results or assisting the insurer with the underwriting process. Because the amount of contingent commission earned may vary, there is generally no meaningful method to determine the exact impact that any particular insurance policy has on contingency arrangements.
In addition to the policy charges, a Technology Access Fee is applicable for each policy purchased, facilitating access to our advanced technological infrastructure, platform, and user dashboard. This fee contributes to the ongoing development and maintenance of our technology, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience. At all times, please note that these fees are fully earned and nonrefundable.
Certain insurance companies pay supplemental commissions – fixed amounts – that are based on a broker's performance during the prior year. These commissions are established annually and are based on the historical performance of the broker. The criteria for supplemental commissions are similar to those for contingent commissions. Unlike contingent commissions, the amount of supplemental commission is known at the time of insurance placement.
Coverdash may, on occasion, negotiate a fee for services in lieu of, or in addition to, commissions paid by insurance companies. These fees may include, but are not limited to, subscribing, policy handling and consulting fees.
We may also receive income from certain affinity partners for our referral of customers to their platform or service. Depending on the arrangement with each of our affinity partners, Coverdash may be compensated for each customer that is directed to our affinity partners platform. Coverdash may also be compensated contingent upon a customer paying for our affinity partner's service.
From time to time Coverdash may be compensated by insurers for providing administrative services to clients on behalf of those insurers. Such amounts are typically calculated as a percentage of premium or are based on the number of insureds.
Should you have any questions regarding our compensation for your specific insurance placement or more generally regarding our compensation, please feel free to reach out to your Coverdash agent for more information.
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