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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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Key Strategies for Protecting Your Collection

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Tell us about your mission, origins, building, collection’s basis, exhibitions, staff, and what makes your institution unique. What you should share with the insurance company to help save on cost without compromising coverage. Paint a picture – it’s more than just what’s on the application.

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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.

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

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The program now offers discounts for items stored in LEED-certified buildings, promoting environmentally responsible storage solutions for valuable collections. These initiatives reflect Distinguished’s commitment to environmental stewardship in the industry.

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

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Builder’s Risk Insurance covers property during the course of construction, whether it’s a new build or renovation. Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Policy Our Builder’s Risk policy covers building costs, foundations, onsite materials, off-site materials in transit, fixtures, equipment, and temporary structures like scaffolding.

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

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Q: Is there an age limit for buildings to be eligible for the property program? The most important consideration is the updates and improvements that have been made to the building since its construction. Our underwriters will look at the security the hotel has in place. A: There is no age limit.

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Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

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In some rare instances where clients are unable to install centrally monitored alarms due to association rules in condo or co-op buildings, we can accept 24-hour doorman or alternate equivalent protections in lieu of centrally monitored alarms. Q: Is an alarm system required to get insurance for personal collections?

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