Distinguished

APRIL 21, 2025

Without the right insurance, the landlord absorbs the full financial hit not just from repairs but also from lost rental income. For brokers and agents, understanding landlord insurance in Chicago is crucial for helping clients safeguard their investments while expanding business opportunities.

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Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. 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.

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Distinguished

APRIL 29, 2025

Although cities like Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs have thriving real estate markets, owning rental properties still comes with risks, making rental property insurance essential. Hailstorms , winter storms, and tenant-related liabilities can lead to significant financial losses if landlords are not properly insured.

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AMAXX

MAY 21, 2025

Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. Leadership may take a hands-off approach , believing its the insurance companys job to control costs. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly.

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Scott Insurance

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Many insurance carriers use third-party crime scores to evaluate their exposure to criminal risk when underwriting general liability insurance policies. Thus, affordable housing providers are highly likely to experience a loss of coverage or relatively high insurance premiums. Read the full report here.

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Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

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. Underwriters with hospitality industry knowledge and expertise. Access the full recording now!

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

From hurricanes on the Gulf Coast to rapid urban development in cities like Birmingham and Huntsville, the need for comprehensive Builder’s Risk Insurance has never been more critical. Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk program insures a variety of the most common construction projects.

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Scott Insurance

JANUARY 28, 2022

While insurance coverage is typically relied upon for many property-related losses, there remains a disconnect about how mold claims are often handled by the insurance industry. Generally, the only exception to this exclusion is if the mold results from another cause of loss (i.e.,

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024 Welcome to our guide on emerging trends in the property insurance industry. As we dive into the evolving landscape of property insurance, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges affecting the market.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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. Are there any emerging trends in the construction industry that are impacting builder’s risk underwriting?

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Sponsored Post bu NSM Insurance Group Meet NSM Insurance Group Your go-to solution for niche, specialty insurance markets For over 30 years, NSM Insurance Group has steadily grown to become the leading specialty insurance provider with 25+ diverse programs powered by a team of more than 1,000 global employees.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 12, 2024

However, with growth comes risk, and that’s where Builder’s Risk insurance plays a critical role. Whether your clients are embarking on a new construction project, renovating an existing structure, or making betterments to a property, the importance of having the right insurance coverage can’t be overstated.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 26, 2024

For this reason, the need for comprehensive Builder’s Risk Insurance solutions is growing. What Perils Does Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Insurance Cover? However, a general rule of thumb for Builder’s Risk is to expect a policy to cost anywhere from 1-5% of the total project cost.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

All of which can cost their property or business owners millions of dollars in losses without adequate insurance coverage. This is why the popularity of Builder’s Risk insurance is growing. What Risks Does Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Insurance Protect Against? This is where Builder’s Risk becomes essential.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With the cost of insurance for businesses rising across many types of coverage, staying on top of trends in the claims portfolio is more important than ever. For this reason, many insurers and TPAs promise to conduct claims reviews with their business customers on a regular basis, but the rigor can vary greatly. Potential Benefits.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

MARCH 21, 2023

By Max Dorfman, Research Writer, Triple-I Today’s inflationary conditions may increase interest for group captives – insurance companies owned by the organizations they insure – according to a new Triple-I Executive Brief. Group captives can provide a viable way to protect companies across several lines of casualty insurance.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

APRIL 20, 2021

Similar federal “safe harbor” legislation for the insurance industry – the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act (CLAIM Act) – was introduced last month. Without legislative change, banks and insurers can’t do business with business without risking running afoul of federal drug laws.

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Distinguished

MAY 13, 2025

When it comes down to brass tacks, this is what insurance clients care about. They want to know that their hotel insurance will cover them when it matters most and that those coverages wont cost them a small fortune. So, you and your clients are probably asking, what do hotel insurance costs look like in 2025?

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