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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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Without inland marine coverage, these businesses would face significant financial losses that standard property insurance doesnt cover. Despite its name, inland marine insurance has nothing to do with boats. What is Inland Marine Insurance? Who Needs Inland Marine Insurance?

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Distinguished Programs Commercial Surety Division Is Now Open For Business 

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Commercial surety bonds serve as a critical risk management tool across industries—ensuring compliance, protecting the public, and building trust between parties. Ferreira brings over two decades of experience in building and managing high-performing surety teams. That’s the foundation we’re building this division on.”

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

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Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. An MGA bridges the gap between insurers and distribution channels like agents, brokers, and online platforms, particularly in specialized insurance markets, such as hotels, landlords, or restaurants.

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Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

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Insurance agents and brokers looking to get more business from landlord clients will need access to a program that can insure multiple units or buildings, including a mix of landlord, commercial, and tenant-occupied spaces. to a simple duplex in Chicago.  It can also include commercial, personal use, or rented units.

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Distinguished Programs Commercial Surety Division Is Now Open For Business 

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Commercial surety bonds serve as a critical risk management tool across industries—ensuring compliance, protecting the public, and building trust between parties. Ferreira brings over two decades of experience in building and managing high-performing surety teams. That’s the foundation we’re building this division on.”

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Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1995, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. increased limits), provides a new set of limits of liability and expiring coverage.

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Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

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If you missed our recent webinar, “Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A for Brokers,” don’t worry. Brokers with similar accounts are welcome to send them in for review. Prior to her years as an underwriter, Alison spent seven years as an insurance broker specializing in the Fine Arts.