Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

From hurricanes on the Gulf Coast to rapid urban development in cities like Birmingham and Huntsville, the need for comprehensive Builder’s Risk Insurance has never been more critical. To address these diverse risks, Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program offers tailored solutions for Alabama’s construction needs.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, alongside all of this construction comes large financial risks. For this reason, the need for comprehensive Builder’s Risk Insurance solutions is growing. Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program covers all kinds of buildings in Michigan, including single-family homes , mixed-use buildings , and commercial properties.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 12, 2024

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?

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An increase in construction also means an increase in financial risk. This is why the popularity of Builder’s Risk insurance is growing. Read on to learn more about the coverages, costs, and benefits that make Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program ideal for Tennessee’s booming industry. 

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 5, 2024

Agents and brokers can leverage data analytics to help reduce their E&O risk and mitigate losses in several ways. Ways to Leverage Data Analytics to Mitigate E&O Risk Here are some actionable ways independent agents and brokers can use data to mitigate their E&O risk.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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

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Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Hotel Primary Insurance: A Check-In to Success for Insurance Brokers,” don’t worry. Hear from industry experts as they discuss critical differences in Hotel Primary policies and key risks to consider. Underwriters with hospitality industry knowledge and expertise.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 19, 2024

We work with community association brokers to get the coverages their clients need. With their combined experience and expertise, our team is well equipped to provide the highest level of support to community association brokers across the U.S. Learn more about our community associations insurance products on our website.

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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. Berkley Corporation through licensed surplus lines brokers.

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you missed our recent webinar, “Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A for Brokers,” don’t worry. Hear directly from our underwriters on how Distinguished can help you win business and deliver superior service to your clients. Brokers with similar accounts are welcome to send them in for review.

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Distinguished

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Protecting these assets in the state requires specialized insurance solutions considering earthquake and wildfire risks. Our program provides all-risk worldwide coverage for direct physical damage like fire and theft of personal collections of any size. View a full list of our programs and submit business with Distinguished.

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Distinguished

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. This is why making sure executives are backed by comprehensive management liability insurance is so important.

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Distinguished

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. This is why making sure executives are backed by comprehensive management liability insurance is so important.

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Cowbell

JANUARY 13, 2025

We have prioritized market education, a crucial element in managing risk and fostering trust with our partners and policyholders. Our expansion of product offerings and our commitment to helping organizations of all sizes manage cyber risk have set a strong foundation for our future.

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Zywave

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our ultimate goal is to help insurers grow more profitably and help brokers increase premium in fast-changing coverage areas while also enabling insurance buyers to have better renewals. Cyber Risk Insights Conference London April 2, 2025 This acclaimed conference is back for the 12 th year with a single-day, multi-track event in London.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Spotting problem areas and opportunities sooner makes it easier to develop and implement steps to reduce risk pre-loss and better control costs post-loss. In addition to claims experts, it may also be helpful for the carrier’s loss control team to attend, as well as agent/broker staff.

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American Agents Alliance

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Shifting insurance market conditions will bring new risks and opportunities for agents and brokers. Adapting to these shifts will require agents to be strategic, focused, and aligned with market demands. Heres how independent agents and brokers can thrive during softening insurance market conditions.

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Bankers Insurance

JULY 22, 2024

Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents are invited to nominate a local nonprofit in their community to receive a donation. The Westfield Insurance Foundation, an independent private foundation endowed by Westfield, awards the donations to support their top agents’ local communities.

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Cowbell

JUNE 28, 2024

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) had their annual conference last week, bringing together agents, underwriters, thought leaders, and service providers to network and learn about the most pressing trends in the industry. Many businesses remain underinsured and agents and brokers want to close that gap.

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Developing and maintaining strong, trusting carrier relationships is essential for an independent agent or broker. Collaborative partnerships with carriers improve service for policyholders, enhance an agency’s growth potential, and provide learning opportunities for agents. Proactively solve problems alongside carrier partners.

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Distinguished

AUGUST 5, 2024

What Specific Risks Do Toys Face? The top risks to toys, much like other collectibles, are theft, disappearance in transit, and accidental damage. However, beyond these primary risks, certain toys can have other risks as well. The nature of these risks will depend greatly on the kind of toy being insured.

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Majesco

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The concept of speed is increasingly becoming an important competitive factor when presenting rating information for specialty insurance risk coverage. Insurance risks are diverse and ever-evolving, especially specialty insurance, which plays a crucial role in providing coverage for unique and high-risk situations.

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Jackson & Jackson

MAY 22, 2024

However, with great opportunities come great risks. “Understanding Multi-Family Property Insurance” Commercial property insurance is a vital safeguard for property owners, protecting their assets against various risks. It protects against perils like fire, explosions, storms, and other risks outlined in the policy.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

. “The increasing frequency and severity of weather events have made it imperative for insurers to reassess their risk models and coverage options,” says weather expert Dr. Emma Thompson. Insurers are investing in advanced technology and data analytics to improve risk assessment and underwriting processes.

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Distinguished

JULY 22, 2024

However, the very qualities that make collectibles so precious also expose them to unique risks. Unfortunately, these unique risks are rarely appropriately covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. We understand the unique risks and how to best insure these special items. For most, this will mean a collectibles policy.

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Distinguished

DECEMBER 2, 2024

However, they also face unique risks, from vandalism and weather damage to transport and installation challenges. One of the key reasons is lower deductibles, expert knowledge, and tailored coverage options specifically designed for the unique risks faced by public art installations.  How Much Does Public Art Insurance Cost?

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Jackson & Jackson

AUGUST 16, 2024

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years have made insurance companies more hesitant to take on the risks associated with insuring California homeowners. The state’s dry climate and strong winds create ideal conditions for wildfires to spread rapidly, putting homes at risk of destruction.

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Our team combines deep expertise across collection categories with flexibility in underwriting and customizing coverage.   Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. View a full list of our programs and submit business with Distinguished.

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Distinguished

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Surety’s Defenses : The surety may invoke certain defenses against the obligee’s claim, such as contract modifications that increase the surety’s risk without consent or the obligee’s failure to comply with contractual conditions that mitigate the surety’s obligations.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple – a self-described “unicorn” among insurance regulators, given his decades-long background in the industry as an agent, broker, and company president – even renamed programs to address “legal system abuse” when he assumed office in January. Preventing adversaries to the U.S.

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Majesco

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Customer retention in insurance is crucial, but your customers are at risk of shopping around — willing to trade brand loyalty for value, innovation, or an excellent experience. We are a mobile society, and customers are hungry for technologies and products that protect them from the many risks they face to themselves and their property.

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Majesco

APRIL 25, 2024

Policy management flows smoothly from shortstop (underwriting) to second base (billing) to first base (customer service). Loss Control: Expanded premium audit capabilities, improved scalability, and optimized onboarding processes to efficiently manage evolving risk landscapes. The ball never hits the dirt.

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Majesco

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Innovation includes exciting forward-facing technologies and creative day-to-day operation models, like underwriting transformation, that enable the company to move in new directions. With retirements increasing and the loss of institutional knowledge and skills, legacy debt is becoming a significant operational risk. with $85.5B

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Freeway Insurance

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Another way to find cheap car insurance is to reach out to an independent insurance agent. Brokers who only work for one insurance company can only offer policies from that single source. On the other hand, independent agents have contractual relationships with multiple carriers.

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Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

This development underscores Distinguisheds ongoing commitment to provide innovative and comprehensive management liability solutions exclusively to wholesale brokers. These underwriters leverage an E&S mindset to craft customizedsolutions for complex risks, ensuringeach submission is treated with precision and care.

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Cowbell

APRIL 3, 2025

Here at Cowbell, we remain committed to helping policyholders, agents, and brokers gain a comprehensive view of riskinside and out. This expansion means that Cowbell policyholders now have more opportunities to refine their Cowbell Factors (our proprietary risk ratings) and potentially qualify for reduced premiums.

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