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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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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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Distinguished Programs Introduces Commercial Surety Division Led by Miguel Ferreira 

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The new division, led by industry veteran Miguel Ferreira, joins the Contract Surety unit introduced in 2024 and is expected to begin underwriting in the second quarter of this year. The Commercial Surety division will offer customized bonding solutions for a wide range of industries. Distinguished enlisted the assistance of U.S.

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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. Many traditional carriers want to enter these markets but lack the time or resources to build an in-house underwriting team. For instance, if a client walks into a typical brokerage in the U.S.,

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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. These risks can include property damage caused by floods or fire, and liability coverage if a landlord gets sued by a tenant or building guest. What is Landlord Insurance? Denver , Nashville, and more.

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

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However, with growth comes risk, and that’s where Builder’s Risk insurance plays a critical role. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk insurance offerings in Georgia. How Much Does Builder’s Risk Cost in Georgia?