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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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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. In this guide, we break down the key coverages every apartment building owner needs, highlight common claims, and show you how to offer tailored solutions that keep your clients protected in an ever-changing market.

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Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira 

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Miguel is a standout leader in the surety industry with the experience, vision and relationships to build a top-tier commercial surety operation. Were focused on building a high-performing commercial surety team that is dedicated to offering great service and truly understands the needs of our agents and clients.

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Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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Provided eligibility requirements are met, the Renewal Certificate locks in the expiring premium for the next two policy terms, provided there are no premium-bearing midterm changes (e.g., increased limits), provides a new set of limits of liability and expiring coverage.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Inland Marine Insurance to cover heavy equipment or machinery. Business Owners Policy for general business coverage.

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

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Many traditional carriers want to enter these markets but lack the time or resources to build an in-house underwriting team. 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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Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

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“We have incredible conviction that Trevor will build a business that is responsive to his customer needs and provide exceptional underwriting results to American Surety.” “It is a privilege to spearhead the Surety program with Distinguished,” says Trevor Hash, President of Distinguished Surety.