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

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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. Many traditional carriers want to enter these markets but lack the time or resources to build an in-house underwriting team.

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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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Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers

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Ready to boost your expertise in Hotel Primary Insurance? If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers,” don’t worry. Q: Is there an age limit for buildings to be eligible for the property program? A: There is no age limit.

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Key Strategies for Protecting Your Collection

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What you should share with the insurance company to help save on cost without compromising coverage. Tell us about your mission, origins, building, collection’s basis, exhibitions, staff, and what makes your institution unique. Consult your insurance broker for clarity on the specifics and potential additional coverage options.

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Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

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Q: Is an alarm system required to get insurance for personal collections? In some rare instances where clients are unable to install centrally monitored alarms due to association rules in condo or co-op buildings, we can accept 24-hour doorman or alternate equivalent protections in lieu of centrally monitored alarms.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Alabama: A Broker’s Guide 

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Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk program insures a variety of the most common construction projects. This includes projects that involve: Betterments Renovations New Construction We also insure a variety of building types, including single-family homes , mixed-use buildings , and commercial properties.