Inland Marine, Liability and Marine - Insurance Industry Brief

Markets/Coverages: QBE to Launch US Inland Marine With 3 Hires From AIG; Next Now Offers Standalone Pro Liability for Consultants

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

inland marine offering by 2025 across all 50 states as it expands its specialty product suite. The team and product will be added to QBE International Market’s growing ocean marine and energy … QBE International Markets will launch a new U.S.

Inland Marine

Inland Marine Marine Liability Insurance

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Commercial Liability Insurance to protect against claims related to third-party injuries or property damage. Cyber Liability Insurance to protect against data breaches and cyberattacks.

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Liability Property Damage Injury

Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

Distinguished

JANUARY 22, 2025

Distinguished offers a Renewal Certificate Endorsement , now available for eligible Contractor’s Pollution Legal Liability Plus (CPL) and Contractor’s Pollution & Professional Legal Liability Plus (CPPL) policies. increased limits), provides a new set of limits of liability and expiring coverage.

Policy

Policy Broker-Agent Inland Marine Liability

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

Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

Unlike single-family homes, apartment complexes face heightened risks damage from one unit can quickly spread to others, liability claims can stem from common areas, and evolving building codes can demand costly upgrades. General liability : Covers the costs of fighting litigation plus covered damages that might come from it.

Building

Building Protection Damage Liability

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

Distinguished

APRIL 9, 2025

Specialization: Brokers typically offer a broad range of standard insurance products, while MGAs specialize in niche markets like cyber liability, HOA insurance, and high-risk commercial properties. MGAs operate as an extension of specific insurers.

Agents

Agents Broker-Agent Broker Underwriter

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

APRIL 11, 2025

– Environmental Liability Coverage : Particularly useful for businesses dealing with hazardous materials, covering clean-up costs from damage caused by pollution. – Inland Marine Insurance : Valuable for businesses frequently moving goods and equipment across locations.

Commercial Property

Commercial Property Property Insurance Commercial Insurer

Insuring Collectibles in New York

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Insurer Insured Insurance

Distinguished Programs Partners with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC as the Preferred Insurance Provider for New Music Chicago

Distinguished

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Insurer Insured

Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The surety program will complement Distinguished’s existing products designed for fine art and collectibles , environmental, real estate, community associations , hotels, and restaurants, as well as their Executive Lines and Inland Marine programs launched earlier this year. Distinguished enlisted the assistance of U.S.

Inland Marine

Inland Marine Broker-Agent Underwriter Underwriting

Happy Holidays From Distinguished’s Environmental & Construction Professional Team

Distinguished

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

Meet Distinguished’s Community Associations Insurance Experts

Distinguished

AUGUST 19, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Insurer

Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished

AUGUST 27, 2024

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

Claim

Claim Broker-Agent Inland Marine Commercial Property

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

Distinguished

DECEMBER 19, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Insurer

Distinguished Programs Expands Fine Art and Collectibles Program Capacity to $125 Million Limit

Distinguished

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Risk

Distinguished Programs Welcomes Darryl Proniuk as VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

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

Distinguished

AUGUST 7, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Agents

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

Distinguished

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, it will not be covered for liability claims under a Builder’s Risk policy since that policy is not designed to cover the contractor’s operations, such as poor workmanship or negligence. Instead, a contractor’s operations liability should be covered by a separate Contractor’s General Liability policy.

Policy

Policy Risk Broker-Agent Liability

Key Strategies for Protecting Your Collection

Distinguished

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Review Your Insurance Coverage – Take the time to examine your liability insurance policy to confirm that it includes volunteer coverage. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Consult your insurance broker for clarity on the specifics and potential additional coverage options.

Protection

Protection Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker

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

Distinguished

JULY 8, 2024

The primary general liability (GL) coverage has a specific geographic restriction: it is not available for hotels located adjacent to the beach in Hawaii. Her extensive experience includes roles in underwriting, claims, and risk management across various sectors, including hospitality, professional liability, and emergency services.

Insurance Broker

Insurance Broker Broker Broker-Agent Insurer

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

Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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

Crime

Crime Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker

Broker FAQ: How to Bind a Quote for City and New York Brick & Brownstone Programs

Distinguished

JANUARY 10, 2025

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

Broker

Broker Broker-Agent Inland Marine Policy

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Premises liability claims : Legal expenses and liability coverage related to any injuries, including trips and falls, that occur on the site. Our program also offers the following coverages: General liability insurance Mold and fungus Off-site materials in transit How Much Does Builder’s Risk Cost in Tennessee?

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

Protecting Fine Art, Collectibles in California

Distinguished

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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

Protection

Protection Broker-Agent Inland Marine Underwriter

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

Distinguished

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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

Commercial

Commercial Risk Broker-Agent Building

Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance: Q&A For Brokers

Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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

Broker

Broker Broker-Agent Inland Marine Insurer

What are the most important questions to ask when choosing business insurance?

Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

– Is there a high level of professional liability in your operations? Familiarising yourself with the various types can help you craft the most effective insurance package: – General Liability Insurance : Covers third-party bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injuries.

Business Insurance

Business Insurance Liability Insurance Liability Policy

High-Capacity Limits Address Collections of Museums, Corporate Clients, and High-Net-Worth Individuals

Distinguished

JANUARY 7, 2025

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Damage Broker

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Alabama: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Our program also offers your clients general liability insurance, which can help cover legal costs that can occur on work sites.  For instance, employees injured on the job should be covered by their Contractor’s General Liability policy.   Our Builder’s Risk program does not cover some specific risks.

Risk

Risk General Liability Broker-Agent Insurer

The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance

Distinguished

JULY 29, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Insurer Insured Insurance

Builder’s Risk Insurance Declinations: An Interview With Susan DeCarlo

Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

And regarding coverage, if the named insured is the builder, or there is a relationship between the named insured and the builder, in that capacity we would exclude general liability coverage. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Deductible Insurer

The Smart Collector’s Guide to Specialty Storage for Collectibles

Distinguished

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Broker Damage

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Georgia: Coverages, Costs, and More

Distinguished

AUGUST 12, 2024

This includes coverage for: General liability : Covers legal costs and damages that arise from lawsuits related to this construction, renovation, or betterment project. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

Builder’s Risk Insurance in Michigan: Online Quotes, Coverages, and Costs

Distinguished

AUGUST 26, 2024

This means complete property protection in the event of damages from: Extreme weather events Vandalism Theft Fire Beyond property damage, Distinguished also offers coverages for: General liability Soft costs Mold and fungus Off-site materials in transit How Much Does Builder’s Risk Cost in Michigan?

Risk

Risk Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

Public Art Insurance: Safeguarding Publicly Owned Art and Collectibles

Distinguished

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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

Deductible

Deductible Broker-Agent Insurer Insured

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles?

Distinguished

JULY 22, 2024

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

Insurer

Insurer Insured Insurance Policy

Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers

Distinguished

AUGUST 5, 2024

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

Broker

Broker Insurer Insured Insurance

A Comprehensive Overview of Surety Bonds

Distinguished

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In return for premium payments, the insurer agrees to compensate the insured for losses suffered due to specified risks, such as property damage or liability claims. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

Claim

Claim Compensation Risk Broker-Agent

The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

Distinguished

OCTOBER 24, 2024

General Liability, Umbrella Insurance Doesn’t Apply to Copyright Infringement At Distinguished Programs, we stress the need to discuss this exposure with your clients and reiterate that they will not be protected in a lawsuit. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

License

License Broker-Agent General Liability Commercial General Liability

Management Liability Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

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

Liability Insurance

Liability Insurance Liability Broker-Agent Insurer

Distinguished Executive Lines Launches New Primary Forms

Distinguished

JANUARY 28, 2025

This development underscores Distinguisheds ongoing commitment to provide innovative and comprehensive management liability solutions exclusively to wholesale brokers. The new forms offer coverage for Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Fiduciary Liability, available on both a combined and standalone basis.

Broker-Agent

Broker-Agent Inland Marine Liability Broker

Markets/Coverages: QBE to Launch US Inland Marine With 3 Hires From AIG; Next Now Offers Standalone Pro Liability for Consultants

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

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Renewal Certificate Endorsement For CPL and CPPL Policies

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Insuring Collectibles in New York

Distinguished Programs Partners with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC as the Preferred Insurance Provider for New Music Chicago

Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash

Happy Holidays From Distinguished’s Environmental & Construction Professional Team

Meet Distinguished’s Community Associations Insurance Experts

Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

Distinguished Launches Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance for Personal Collections in California with $125M Capacity and Earthquake Coverage

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Distinguished Programs Welcomes Darryl Proniuk as VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art and Collectibles Program

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

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

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The Smart Collector’s Guide to Specialty Storage for Collectibles

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Public Art Insurance: Safeguarding Publicly Owned Art and Collectibles

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Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers

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