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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📋 &#039;&#039;&#039;Broker of record&#039;&#039;&#039; is the [[Definition:Insurance broker | insurance broker]] or [[Definition:Insurance agent | agent]] officially designated by a [[Definition:Policyholder | policyholder]] to represent them in dealings with [[Definition:Insurance carrier | insurance carriers]] for a particular [[Definition:Insurance policy | policy]] or account. This designation, formalized through a broker of record letter (BOR), transfers servicing rights — and the associated [[Definition:Commission | commissions]] — from one intermediary to another without requiring the underlying policy to be cancelled and rewritten. In competitive commercial-lines markets, BOR letters are a common mechanism through which accounts change hands between brokerages.<br /> <br /> 🔄 The process begins when the insured signs a BOR letter addressed to the carrier, instructing it to recognize the new broker as the authorized representative on the account. Upon receipt, the carrier redirects all policy communications, [[Definition:Endorsement | endorsement]] requests, [[Definition:Renewal | renewal]] negotiations, and [[Definition:Commission | commission]] payments to the incoming broker, typically effective immediately or at an agreed-upon date. The outgoing broker loses servicing authority but may retain commissions already earned on the current policy term, depending on the carrier&#039;s practices and any existing [[Definition:Brokerage agreement | brokerage agreements]]. Some carriers impose specific windows — often linked to the [[Definition:Renewal | renewal]] cycle — during which they will or will not accept BOR changes, adding a procedural layer that both brokers and clients must navigate.<br /> <br /> ⚖️ Broker of record transitions can be contentious, particularly when large [[Definition:Commercial insurance | commercial accounts]] with significant [[Definition:Premium | premium]] volume are involved. The outgoing brokerage may argue that the BOR was solicited improperly or that it invested substantial resources in the account&#039;s [[Definition:Risk management | risk management]] program. For carriers, handling BOR letters cleanly is critical to maintaining relationships with their distribution partners and avoiding [[Definition:Errors and omissions insurance | errors and omissions]] exposure. Increasingly, [[Definition:Broker management system | broker management systems]] include BOR tracking workflows that time-stamp every step of the transfer, providing an [[Definition:Audit trail | audit trail]] that protects all parties if disputes arise.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Insurance broker]]<br /> * [[Definition:Brokerage agreement]]<br /> * [[Definition:Commission]]<br /> * [[Definition:Broker of record letter]]<br /> * [[Definition:Insurance agent]]<br /> * [[Definition:Policyholder]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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