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Norcross Defense Team Pans Racketeering Case as ‘Crime Thriller With No Crime’

Insurance Journal

Lawyers for New Jersey insurance executive and political power broker George Norcross III say the state’s 111-page indictment against him and others for alleged racketeering is a “crime thriller with no crime.” ” In calling for dismissal of the charges, Norcross …

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Crimes Against Customers: Part 3 – Technology Crimes

Insurance Journal

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers.

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Crimes Against Customers: Part 1 – Financial Crimes

Insurance Journal

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers.

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

Distinguished

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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Here’s what’s new with our Express Community Associations Umbrella

Distinguished

We have opened our new Broker Connect portal for our Express Community Associations Umbrella. We value your partnership and are committed to enhancing our brokers’ experience with Distinguished.  You can expect it to be faster and more efficient for submitting Express Community Associations Umbrellas. 

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The Impact of Location on Commercial Property Insurance Rates

Jackson & Jackson

Ask your Broker; they can map it beforehand. Crime Rates Areas with higher crime rates often have higher property insurance rates due to the elevated risk of theft, vandalism, and other crime-related damages. Strategy for Investors: Check local crime statistics as part of your due diligence when purchasing property.

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How Partnering With a Cyber Insurance Broker Protects Your Clients

ProWriters

As an insurance broker, you likely recognize that while these technologies drive business operations, they also increase vulnerability to cyber crime, making Cyber Insurance a necessity for your clients. What Is a Cyber Insurance Broker? Cyber Insurance helps businesses cover the costs of cyber crime and get back on track.