Agents, Inland Marine and Marine - Insurance Industry Brief

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

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APRIL 9, 2025

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. What are the Benefits of Partnering With an MGA?

Agents

Agents Broker-Agent Broker Underwriter

Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Policy

Policy Broker-Agent Inland Marine Liability

Insuring Collectibles in New York

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Insurance Insured Insurer

Distinguished Programs Partners with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC as the Preferred Insurance Provider for New Music Chicago

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Insurance Insured

Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We are dedicated to using these assets to offer innovative and reliable bonding services that exceed our agents’ expectations.” Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Distinguished enlisted the assistance of U.S.

Inland Marine

Inland Marine Broker-Agent Underwriter Underwriting

Happy Holidays From Distinguished’s Environmental & Construction Professional Team

Distinguished

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

Meet Distinguished’s Community Associations Insurance Experts

Distinguished

AUGUST 19, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Insurance

Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished

AUGUST 27, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Claim

Claim Broker-Agent Inland Marine Commercial Property

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

Distinguished

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Insurance

Distinguished Programs Expands Fine Art and Collectibles Program Capacity to $125 Million Limit

Distinguished

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Risk

Distinguished Programs Welcomes Darryl Proniuk as VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

Distinguished Programs Announces New Sustainability Initiatives in Fine Art & Collectibles Program

Distinguished

AUGUST 7, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

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

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Step 6: Check the box to review and confirm Step 7: Review Terms and provide signature Review the Terms and sign in the Agent Name box. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Once finished, use the far-right scroll bar to navigate down the page.

Broker

Broker Broker-Agent Inland Marine Policy

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

Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Crime

Crime Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker

Key Strategies for Protecting Your Collection

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Protection

Protection Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker

Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Protection

Protection Broker-Agent Inland Marine Underwriter

Does Builder’s Risk Coverage Differ for Residential vs. Commercial Construction Projects?

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Commercial

Commercial Risk Broker-Agent Building

Can Both the Contractor and Property Owner Be Named Insureds on a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Policy

Policy Risk Broker-Agent Liability

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker

Broker Broker-Agent Inland Marine Insurance

Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers

Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Insurance Broker

Insurance Broker Broker Broker-Agent Insurance

High-Capacity Limits Address Collections of Museums, Corporate Clients, and High-Net-Worth Individuals

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Damage Broker

The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance

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JULY 29, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Insurance Insured Insurer

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Specialty Storage for Collectibles

Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Damage

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

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For example, our Builders Risk program is 100% online, meaning a licensed agent can submit and bind online for qualifying risks. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Deductible Insurance

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Why You Should Partner With Distinguished For Builder’s Risk in Tennessee  Insurance agents planning to expand their portfolio into the Tennessee builder’s market need look no further than Distinguised’s Builder’s Risk program. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurance Insured

Public Art Insurance: Safeguarding Publicly Owned Art and Collectibles

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Deductible

Deductible Broker-Agent Insurance Insurer

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

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurance Insured

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurance Insured

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Alabama: A Broker’s Guide

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. However, the maximum amount we can insure will depend on the kind of project being done, such as: $7.5M

Risk

Risk General Liability Broker-Agent Insurance

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles?

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JULY 22, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Insurance

Insurance Insured Insurer Policy

Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers

Distinguished

AUGUST 5, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker

Broker Insurance Insurer Insured

A Comprehensive Overview of Surety Bonds

Distinguished

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Claim

Claim Compensation Risk Broker-Agent

The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

License

License Broker-Agent General Liability Commercial General Liability

Distinguished Executive Lines Launches New Primary Forms

Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Liability Broker

Management Liability Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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JANUARY 28, 2025

As a wholesale broker, understanding the intricacies of management liability insurance is essential to effectively guide your agents and clients through the process of securing the right coverage for their unique needs. Management liability insurance is a product that agents and wholesale brokers should be offering all of their clients.

Liability Insurance

Liability Insurance Liability Broker-Agent Insurance

Insurance Industry Brief

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

Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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Insuring Collectibles in New York

Distinguished Programs Partners with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC as the Preferred Insurance Provider for New Music Chicago

Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Happy Holidays From Distinguished’s Environmental & Construction Professional Team

Meet Distinguished’s Community Associations Insurance Experts

Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

Distinguished Programs Expands Fine Art and Collectibles Program Capacity to $125 Million Limit

Distinguished Programs Welcomes Darryl Proniuk as VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished Programs Announces New Sustainability Initiatives in Fine Art & Collectibles Program

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

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

Key Strategies for Protecting Your Collection

Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

Does Builder’s Risk Coverage Differ for Residential vs. Commercial Construction Projects?

Can Both the Contractor and Property Owner Be Named Insureds on a Builder’s Risk Policy?

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers

High-Capacity Limits Address Collections of Museums, Corporate Clients, and High-Net-Worth Individuals

The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Specialty Storage for Collectibles

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

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide

Public Art Insurance: Safeguarding Publicly Owned Art and Collectibles

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

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Alabama: A Broker’s Guide

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles?

Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers

A Comprehensive Overview of Surety Bonds

The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

Distinguished Executive Lines Launches New Primary Forms

Management Liability Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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