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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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TIMBY Specialty Launches Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage

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Inland marine managing general underwriter TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions launched its Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage, a product specifically for public and contract warehouses that handle third-party property. With limits up to $5 million per location, WHLL offers options covering additional …

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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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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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Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

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The team aims to launch operations and begin underwriting in the third quarter of this year. Supported by a skilled team of underwriters, his leadership enhances Distinguished’s ability to make a meaningful entrance into the surety market. to support the Surety offering. to support the Surety offering.

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

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These include $1 million in personal liability, coverage for personal contents, inland marine for scheduled valuables, and additional living expenses. Human underwriting : Our underwriters assess your risks through discussion, not just algorithms. We prioritize human insights over automation.

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Meet Distinguished’s Community Associations Insurance Experts

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Learn more about our community associations insurance products on our website. Or reach out to an insurance specialist for more information. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.