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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

APRIL 11, 2025

Navigating the world of insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding commercial property insurance. This friendly guide will walk you through the essentials of commercial property insurance, helping you protect your business premises and assets with confidence. What is Commercial Property Insurance?

Commercial Property

Commercial Property Property Insurance Commercial Insurer

Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira

Distinguished

APRIL 28, 2025

NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program administrator, has announced the launch of its Commercial Surety division, marking a significant expansion of its Surety program. The Commercial Surety division will offer customized bonding solutions for a wide range of industries.

Commercial

Commercial Inland Marine Building Underwriter

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

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. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Liability Property Damage Injury

Does Builder’s Risk Coverage Differ for Residential vs. Commercial Construction Projects?

Distinguished

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Builder’s Risk insurance is critical for residential and commercial construction projects, as it covers the property during construction or renovation. Commercial construction can also involve higher total insurable value (TIV) and more complex coverage needs. View a full list of our programs and submit business with Distinguished.

Commercial

Commercial Risk Broker-Agent Building

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

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

Specialization: Brokers typically offer a broad range of standard insurance products, while MGAs specialize in niche markets like cyber liability, HOA insurance, and high-risk commercial properties. Claims handling: Brokers generally refer clients to insurers for claims support, whereas some MGAs have the authority to manage claims directly.

Agents

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Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished

AUGUST 27, 2024

Before joining Distinguished , Ashley served as Claims Supervisor at Berkley Asset Protection, where she oversaw the accuracy and efficiency of claims , including those related to Jewelers Block, Personal Jewelry, Fine Art, Specie, and Commercial Property.

Claim

Claim Broker-Agent Inland Marine Commercial Property

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

Distinguished

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This expansion provides comprehensive coverage for both personal collections and commercial clients, including collectors , galleries, museums, corporate collections, municipalities and institutions. The program offers full limits, including earthquake coverage with capacity up to $125 million for single risks.

Broker-Agent

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

Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

Personal lines coverage : For owner-occupied properties with up to four units (where the owner lives in one of the units), we provide commercial insurance for the building along with optional personal coverages. This allows the owner-occupant to insure both the building and their personal unit under the same policy.

Building

Building Protection Damage Liability

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A: We are currently available for commercial policies in California, but we do expect to have approval for personal collections very soon. Get the Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance session handouts here: + Transcript & FAQ + Video Recording + Slides Below are some of the insightful questions from attendees during our session.

Broker

Broker Broker-Agent Inland Marine Insurer

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs

Distinguished

AUGUST 26, 2024

Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program covers all kinds of buildings in Michigan, including single-family homes , mixed-use buildings , and commercial properties. Developers : In larger commercial projects, developers need to be included on the policy. What Kinds of Projects Will Distinguished Cover in Michigan?

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Georgia: Coverages, Costs, and More

Distinguished

AUGUST 12, 2024

We’ll explore the wide range of projects covered, from single-family homes to commercial buildings, and examine the comprehensive coverages that protect your clients’ investments. Broad appetite : Get coverage for single-family homes, commercial buildings, and mixed-use clients all in one place.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

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

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether it’s a construction project for a single-family home , a mixed-use building , or a commercial property, Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program has got it covered. Developers : In larger commercial projects, developers need to be included in the policy. What Does Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Cover?

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

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

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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. Versatile Solutions : From residential builds to commercial complexes and mixed-use developments, we cover the entire construction spectrum.

Risk

Risk General Liability Broker-Agent Insurer

What are the most important questions to ask when choosing business insurance?

Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

– Inland Marine Insurance for transporting equipment and goods. first appeared on Protect Commercial Insurance. For example, technology companies may need cyber liability insurance, while a restaurant might look into food contamination insurance. – Product Liability Insurance if you manufacture products.

Business Insurance

Business Insurance Liability Insurance Liability Policy

The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

Distinguished

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Copyright Act According to the United States Copyright Act, the public playing of copyrighted music at commercial places such as hotels , restaurants , and bars requires licensing. Moreover, social media and today’s digital age are making identifying who is violating the Copyright Act easier.

License

License Broker-Agent General Liability Commercial General Liability

Trump’s Threat to EV Trucking Rules Undermines Big-Rig Bets

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Two years ago, Rudy Diaz made a gutsy bet. The 45-year-old owner of Hight Logistics, a trucking company that hauls containers from the bustling ports around Los Angeles, began adding some of the country’s first electric heavy-duty trucks to his …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Does Builder’s Risk Coverage Differ for Residential vs. Commercial Construction Projects?

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

Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

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

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Georgia: Coverages, Costs, and More

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

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

What are the most important questions to ask when choosing business insurance?

The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

Trump’s Threat to EV Trucking Rules Undermines Big-Rig Bets

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