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Landlord Insurance in Chicago, Illinois: Everything Brokers and Property Owners Need to Know

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However, with opportunity comes risk: property damage, liability claims, and unexpected financial losses can quickly turn a profitable investment into a costly liability. Properties near major rivers also face flooding risks. Umbrella insurance offers additional protection to cover unexpected legal and financial risks.

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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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Or a trucking company facing a total loss after a rollover accident destroys both the vehicle and its cargo. 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.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance Declinations: An Interview With Susan DeCarlo

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We sat down with Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk insurance expert, Susan DeCarlo, to discuss common factors that can lead to declinations in our program, how to avoid them, and key risk considerations. So, for example, on a new build if they’re 30 to 60 days in, we can consider that risk.

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

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And with rising property values, more frequent catastrophic weather events, and emerging risks like habitability claims, its never been more critical to help your clients navigate their insurance options. Without the right coverage, property owners could be exposed to significant financial and legal risks.

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How To Save Money On Your Commercial Insurance

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Understanding Commercial Insurance Commercial insurance is an essential part of safeguarding your business against unforeseen events that could lead to financial loss. It provides protection against a plethora of risks, including property damage, liability claims, theft, and even employee injuries.

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles? 

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However, the very qualities that make collectibles so precious also expose them to unique risks. Unfortunately, these unique risks are rarely appropriately covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Theft, damage during transport, or accidental breakage can devastate a collection that has taken years to assemble.

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Management Liability Insurance: A Broker’s Guide 

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In this brokers guide, we’ll explore what management liability insurance covers, why clients need it, the exposures that go into evaluating a risk, and the benefits of partnering with Distinguished. Management liability insurance mitigates the companys financial exposure associated with legal fees, settlements, and judgments.