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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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

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Not only are they insured in the event of a covered risk, but they can also sleep well at night knowing they have a policy limit that is high enough to cover whatever gets thrown their way. These include $1 million in personal liability, coverage for personal contents, inland marine for scheduled valuables, and additional living expenses.

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

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A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. How do MGAs Differ From Insurance Brokers?

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Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

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Landlord insurance is a policy designed to protect unit owners from the risks of renting out their properties. For this reason, every landlord insurance policy will need to be a little different so that your client gets the coverage that suits their circumstances. What is Landlord Insurance? How Much is Landlord Insurance?

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Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

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Unlike competitors retreating from the market due to aggregation risks, our Fine Art and Collectibles insurance program brings fresh capacity and a willingness to underwrite policies tailored to Californias unique challenges. Many carriers encourage clients to insure their collections with specific Fine Art and Collectibles policies.

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Broker FAQ: How to Bind a Quote for City and New York Brick & Brownstone Programs

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Follow the steps below to bind your policy: Step 1: Log into the new portal Access the Broker Connect portal here. Step 9: Bind your policy Click Bind to finalize your policy. If there are NO pre-bind subjectivities (other than a signed application), you will receive the policy and invoice shortly. Step 10: Youre all set!

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Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage 

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New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Starting Jan. Berkley Corporation.