MSO® Partners with Nexxus Solutions Group

Glen Rock, N.J.—MSO®, Inc. (The Mutual Service Office, Inc.) has announced that they have partnered with Nexxus Solutions Group.

Based in Orlando, FL., Nexxus Solutions Group, LLC is a managed repair network servicing the Insurance Industry and their customers. Nexxus Solutions Group’s national network encompasses mitigation companies, contractors and service providers, who mitigate, repair or restore the damage caused by a residential or commercial loss with a two-year workmanship warranty. Their network members go through an in-depth credentialing process ensuring they are licensed, carry the appropriate insurance and pass criminal background checks. Nexxus Solutions Group manages the claim from start to finish, offering reduced loss costs and cycle times to the Insurer and a higher satisfaction level and peace of mind to the Insured.

According to Nexxus Solutions Group CEO Rick Hayne, “We are excited about our partnership with MSO offering seamless repair solutions to this very important and growing market. Our dedication and commitment to favorably impacting loss and expenses, reducing cycle times and providing outstanding service fits well with MSO and their member companies.”

MSO CEO Jan Scites adds “Nexxus provides a valuable service to the insurance industry with their managed repair network. We are delighted to have them join as a vendor partner. ”

MSO is the oldest continuously operating property/casualty rating service bureau, providing product development and rating services to the insurance industry since 1944. MSO has long been an industry leader, offering programs that are comprehensive and easy to use. MSO’s plain language programs save companies money by clearly excluding coverage for claims that were never intended to be paid. Consistency of policy wording between the programs also makes claims handling easier.

MSO®Introduces Pet Services Bop

Glen Rock, N.J.—MSO®, Inc. (The Mutual Service Office, Inc.) is expanding the specialty Businessowners (BOP) programs

they offer to include an endorsement for Pet Services. The pet services option is in addition to programs already available for such exposures as Bed and Breakfasts, Restaurants, Self Storage, Landlords, Condominium Owners, Dry Cleaners, Funeral Directors and Home Businesses. Pet grooming and other pet services operations are becoming increasingly popular, with the establishment of businesses that provide pet day care and pet boarding services. Pet services operations range from individuals who walk dogs to multistate franchises providing multiple services.

Mobile pet grooming is also increasing in popularity. The Coverage For Pet Services endorsement tailors coverage for pet services including grooming, day care and other such services. The endorsement is designed to be used with either the standard BOP or the Home Business BOP. Coverage enhancements include coverage for client’s lock replacement to replace or rekey locks, and police department fees charged to respond to accidental activation of an alarm at clients’ premises.

Other coverages include loss of client’s property due to dishonest acts of employees of the pet service, loss of employees’ tools, and household pets that are lost while in the care, control or custody of the pet service. Other covered expenses include emergency veterinary care, burial and cremation and emergency relocation. There is an option to provide Loss of Income/Loss to Pet Grooming Equipment coverage, covering income lost due to damage to a vehicle containing permanently installed pet grooming equipment, or to the permanently installed equipment itself. Liability coverage is extended to the legal liability arising out of the pet grooming or pet services operation.

MSO’s plain language programs save companies money by clearly excluding coverage for claims that were never intended to be paid. Consistency of policy language between the programs also makes claims handling easier.