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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. One common question is whether the contractor and the property owner can be named insureds on the same Builder’s Risk policy. It protects against fire, lightning, hail, wind, theft, and vandalism, among other perils.

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

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Before joining Distinguished , Ashley served as Claims Supervisor at Berkley Asset Protection, where she oversaw the accuracy and efficiency of claims , including those related to Jewelers Block, Personal Jewelry, Fine Art, Specie, and Commercial Property.

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

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. “By offering incentives for sustainable practices, we are supporting their efforts to make a positive environmental impact while ensuring their collections are protected.” Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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

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Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers.

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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 there a program available for art and antiquities restoration?

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles? 

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However, the very qualities that make collectibles so precious also expose them to unique risks. Unfortunately, these unique risks are rarely appropriately covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Theft, damage during transport, or accidental breakage can devastate a collection that has taken years to assemble.

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Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers 

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This can include: Antique toys Rare collectibles Trading cards And more So whether your client collects classic GI Joe action figures or Victorian rocking horses, they should be able to get a collectibles insurance policy that will give them the protection they’re looking for.   What Specific Risks Do Toys Face?

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