Distinguished

JUNE 30, 2025

South Carolina’s thriving culinary scene offers brokers a golden opportunity — the state’s thousands of restaurants are creating a growing demand for comprehensive and affordable restaurant insurance. Location: Areas that are prone to flooding, storms, or other natural disasters or have higher crime rates can lead to increased premiums.

Liability

Distinguished

JUNE 30, 2025

South Carolina’s thriving culinary scene offers brokers a golden opportunity — the state’s thousands of restaurants are creating a growing demand for comprehensive and affordable restaurant insurance. Location: Areas that are prone to flooding, storms, or other natural disasters or have higher crime rates can lead to increased premiums.

Liability

Agency Height

JULY 31, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. These models account for: Save more by comparing quotes from multiple insurance agents near you. Easy, free and secure.

Premium

Cowbell

MARCH 30, 2025

Our unparalleled broker network and data-driven approach forged in the cyber arena, now power this foray into new coverage lines. Management Liability: Coming soon, well unveil a dedicated suite for D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime. Thank you for joining us in this edition of CyberLine Quarterly.

Cyber

Distinguished

JULY 7, 2025

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. Perks That Make Their Lives Easier Setting yourself apart as an insurance broker isn’t easy.

Building

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, for insurance brokers, the wide spectrum of restaurants represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Distinguisheds Restaurant Insurance program offers brokers in Charlotte a range of coverages that address the unique risks facing modern restaurants. What Does Distinguisheds Restaurant Insurance Cover?

Liability

Distinguished

MAY 13, 2025

Robbery and Assaults Hotels are meant to be safe havens for travelers, but like any public space, they can also be targets for violent crime. Crimes like this dont just impact individuals. From armed robberies in lobbies to assaults inside guest rooms, these incidents pose serious risks to both guests and hotel staff.

Broker

Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 11, 2025

Higher Crime Rates and Security Concerns London experiences more burglary, vandalism, and theft claims compared to rural or suburban areas. Quick Audio Overview for Blocks of Flats Insurance If you’re insuring a block of flats in London, it’s best to work with a specialist broker who understands the city’s unique risks.

Risk

Distinguished

JUNE 16, 2025

With all of these responsibilities and people involved, problems will arise — and when they do, they’ll need a good broker with the right HOA insurance policy in their corner. Plus, brokers can easily apply for an umbrella policy online through the Broker Connect portal. However, getting HOAs the right insurance isn’t easy.

Liability

Distinguished

APRIL 29, 2025

Insurance companies and brokers play a key role in mitigating these risks by offering specialized landlord policies. Discover why landlord insurance is vital for property owners in Colorado, the protections Distinguished can offer, and how brokers can help their clients secure the best policies.

Liability

Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 21, 2025

Crime Risk in Certain Urban Areas While overall crime in Manchester is lower than in London, some districts still report higher rates of burglary and vandalism, which can affect insurance costs. Insurers view these uses as higher risk, which can lead to increased premiums or the need for specialist insurance policies.

Premium

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers.

Crime

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers.

Crime

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Lawyers for New Jersey insurance executive and political power broker George Norcross III say the state’s 111-page indictment against him and others for alleged racketeering is a “crime thriller with no crime.” ” In calling for dismissal of the charges, Norcross …

Crime

Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

A crime victim will need a deep bench when responding to a cyber incident. While the role of brokers, privacy counsel and forensic investigators is well understood, the contribution of insurance claim professionals cannot be overlooked. A victim may have …

Claim

ProWriters

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As an insurance broker, you likely recognize that while these technologies drive business operations, they also increase vulnerability to cyber crime, making Cyber Insurance a necessity for your clients. What Is a Cyber Insurance Broker? Cyber Insurance helps businesses cover the costs of cyber crime and get back on track.

Insurance Broker

Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Berkley Corporation through licensed surplus lines brokers.

Crime

ProWriters

JUNE 4, 2025

Thats the model Cyber Insurance brokers are starting to expect from their carriers. Coalition combines coverage with hands-on support , making it easier for brokers to offer policies that do both. Below are three ways Coalitions approach helps brokers deliver better client outcomes.

Insurance Broker

Elmore

APRIL 10, 2025

Fighting financial fraud: A new strategy Scams, fraud and economic crime represent a significant challenge globally, accounting for nearly half of all crimes and costing the global economy billions. The post Fighting financial fraud: A new strategy appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

Crime

Distinguished

AUGUST 14, 2024

We have opened our new Broker Connect portal for our Express Community Associations Umbrella. We value your partnership and are committed to enhancing our brokers’ experience with Distinguished.  You can expect it to be faster and more efficient for submitting Express Community Associations Umbrellas. 

Broker

Jackson & Jackson

APRIL 30, 2024

Ask your Broker; they can map it beforehand. Crime Rates Areas with higher crime rates often have higher property insurance rates due to the elevated risk of theft, vandalism, and other crime-related damages. Strategy for Investors: Check local crime statistics as part of your due diligence when purchasing property.

Commercial Property

Freeway Insurance

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Insurance companies take into account things like traffic, crime, frequency of accidents and even the weather. So if you live in a city with a lot of traffic or in an area with more crime, your insurance may cost more than if you live in a quieter, safer place. Why Will I Pay More for My Car Insurance If I Live in an Urban Environment?

Crime

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

However, every project is different, so underwriters will determine the final cost of a policy based on the following factors: Location : Construction sites near bodies of water, in higher crime areas, or that include some other unique risk factor would increase the cost of the policy. Sign in to our Broker Portal. Register with us.

Risk

ProWriters

JULY 25, 2024

Analysts project cyber crime to cost the U.S. As a Cyber Insurance broker, you can learn from their mistakes to help protect your clients. For Cyber Insurance brokers, ensuring clients have effective data breach response plans isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. trillion by 2028.

Protection

ProWriters

MAY 28, 2024

“Because they have [a limited number of] employees who use computers only sometimes,” explains ProWriters broker Justin Rasiul, “contractors may not deploy phishing simulations or other employee training.” Our Digital IQ Comparative Rate Platform lets brokers run a submission and obtain five, six, or seven insurance quotes at a time.

Cyber

Risk Management Monitor

JUNE 11, 2021

Every cloud app security broker (CASB) strategy needs to address how individuals handle data and the threats targeting them. Discovering cloud apps and reducing shadow-based IT—including third-party OAuth authorization apps—helps limit accessing and sharing data to only authorized users.

Risk

Property Insurance Centre

JULY 30, 2024

3 The FTC says it’s fair to refuse a rental applicant based on low income, credit scores, eviction or crime history. Established in 1976, we are not a call centre but a specialist insurance broker with a traditional office mentality, where the client comes first. This letter should explain how they can challenge the report.

Building

Property Insurance Centre

MAY 20, 2024

Location : Geographic location impacts risk assessment for natural disasters, crime rates, and other hazards. Specialist insurance brokers can provide tailored quotes and advice to help manage block insurance policies effectively. Regular assessments of the rebuilding cost and inflation provisions are important to avoid underinsurance.

Building

LexisNexis

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An Uber driver is waiting for a rideshare customer and is pulled over to the curb in a high crime area. This is accomplished by an insurance broker for the employer or directly through the underwriting department of the insurance company for the employer. See § 33 in this handbook.

Workers Compensation

Risk Management Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A strong EPL policy and relationship with insurance carrier and broker can help during this time where unemployment may swing back the other way. Workers may look to recover lost wages through whatever means available, including bringing suits against their employer.

Risk

Distinguished

JUNE 2, 2025

Our specialized landlord insurance programs are designed to protect Ohio property owners against the specific risks they face and help brokers deliver tailored, reliable coverage to their clients. Why Ohio Landlords Need Specialized Insurance Understanding real-world claims helps brokers convey the true value of landlord insurance.

Liability

Distinguished

MARCH 25, 2025

In short, their value is highly subjective and requires expertise and connections beyond most insurance agents or brokers. Location: Storing a collection in an area prone to natural disasters or with higher crime rates can increase insurance costs. Many have been passed down through generations or acquired at exclusive auctions.

Deductible