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APRIL 9, 2025

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. How do MGAs Differ From Insurance Brokers?

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MARCH 20, 2025

Fortunately, the property owner had Ordinance or Law Coverage A as part of their insurance policy, allowing them to receive the full building limit for the loss. These include $1 million in personal liability, coverage for personal contents, inland marine for scheduled valuables, and additional living expenses.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

However, if your clients have been lucky enough to come across a rare Illustrator Pikachu Card ( worth over $550,000 ) or a vintage Boba Fett toy ( worth over $500,000 ), they’re going to need an insurance policy that properly covers them. This means a specialized collectibles policy. How Do You Insure a Toy Collection?

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JULY 22, 2024

Unfortunately, these unique risks are rarely appropriately covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Avid collectors who rely on their homeowner’s policy are likely to encounter low coverage limits — if their collectibles are covered at all. For most, this will mean a collectibles policy.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Insurance policies are customized based on the needs and situations of your clients. However, to get an idea of what it might cost, you can assume that a Builder’s Risk policy will cost roughly 1-5% of the total cost of the work being done on the insured property.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Our Fine Art and Collectibles Program offers public art insurance that is designed to safeguard these cultural treasures, ensuring they can continue to inspire and engage for generations to come. What is Public Art Insurance? How Much Does Public Art Insurance Cost?

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When a project is under construction or renovation, your clients are likely not covered by their homeowner’s insurance or business insurance. Different Builder’s Risk insurance policies vary from one insurance carrier to another.  Who Should be Named in a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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