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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

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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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

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?

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Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira 

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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.

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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. 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.

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

Distinguished

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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