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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.

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Why and How Your Zip Code Affects What You’ll Pay for Car Insurance

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Insurance companies take into account things like traffic, crime, frequency of accidents and even the weather. So if you live in a city with a lot of traffic or in an area with more crime, your insurance may cost more than if you live in a quieter, safer place.

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

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However, every project is different, so underwriters will determine the final cost of a policy based on the following factors: Location : Construction sites near bodies of water, in higher crime areas, or that include some other unique risk factor would increase the cost of the policy. Sign in to our Broker Portal.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

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If the payroll comes from a PEO, do I need to join the servicing agent(s) of the PEO and the special employer? If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. An Uber driver is waiting for a rideshare customer and is pulled over to the curb in a high crime area.

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Antique Duck Decoys: How to Insure and Value a Collection

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In short, their value is highly subjective and requires expertise and connections beyond most insurance agents or brokers. Here are some of the factors our expert underwriters would consider when creating a policy for your client: Collection value: The higher the collection’s appraised value, the more it will cost to insure.