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

Distinguished

From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. In this guide, we break down the key coverages every apartment building owner needs, highlight common claims, and show you how to offer tailored solutions that keep your clients protected in an ever-changing market.

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Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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Provided eligibility requirements are met, the Renewal Certificate locks in the expiring premium for the next two policy terms, provided there are no premium-bearing midterm changes (e.g., increased limits), provides a new set of limits of liability and expiring coverage.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Inland Marine Insurance to cover heavy equipment or machinery. Business Owners Policy for general business coverage.

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

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Many traditional carriers want to enter these markets but lack the time or resources to build an in-house underwriting team. An MGA bridges the gap between insurers and distribution channels like agents, brokers, and online platforms, particularly in specialized insurance markets, such as hotels, landlords, or restaurants.

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Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

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“We have incredible conviction that Trevor will build a business that is responsive to his customer needs and provide exceptional underwriting results to American Surety.” “It is a privilege to spearhead the Surety program with Distinguished,” says Trevor Hash, President of Distinguished Surety.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

Types of Coverage Available Commercial property insurance usually provides several types of coverage, allowing businesses to tailor policies to their precise requirements: – Building Coverage : Protects the physical structure of your business, including fixtures and fittings.

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

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Project Type and Scale Residential construction typically involves building or renovating single-family homes , duplexes, or small multi-family units, while commercial projects are often larger in scale and can involve office buildings, retail spaces, multi-unit housing, or industrial facilities.