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Driving Success: How Renee McFadden Supports Brokers at Distinguished

Distinguished is committed to ensuring the success of our brokers. In our Real Estate & Hospitality Umbrella insurance division, a team of seasoned experts stands ready to assist you. Hear what Renee McFadden, one of our Umbrella Regional Sales Executives, has to say about how she helps Distinguished brokers build their book of business in…

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Distinguished Programs Hires Experienced Insurance Pro, Paul Zeni, as New Sales Executive

Sales force expansion continues with Paul Zeni assuming role as company’s new Northern California Regional Sales Executive NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2020 – Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces it has hired commercial insurance sales executive Paul R. Zeni as its new Northern California Regional Sales Executive. Zeni brings approximately 35…

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‘Tis the Season to Celebrate: Happy Holidays

To all of our clients and vendors, from all of us at Distinguished Programs, we wish you a joyous holiday season as we close 2019 and welcome the New Year. Here’s to peace, happiness and prosperity in 2020. As always, thank you for your confidence and loyalty.

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Serving our Community: Ronald McDonald House Charities

On Tuesday, January 30th, our Chicago team members coordinated and participated in a community service event at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) near Lurie Children’s Hospital in downtown Chicago. The team was joined by five different insurance agencies in the area where together they prepped and served a home-cooked lunch to families staying at the…

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Distinguished Scores a Hole in One!

Distinguished has made an acquisition that should interest both golfers and brokers alike! In this press release published Dec. 4, 2017, we announce our exciting news about acquiring the international leader in golf promo prizes, American Hole ‘n One (AHNO). “This is a marriage of equals, and we are excited about the future,” notes Mark…

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Distinguished Once Again Makes Annual Inc. 5000 List

NEW YORK, August 24, 2017 – Distinguished LLC, a group of entrepreneurial businesses serving the insurance industry, is proud to announce that it is has made Inc. Magazine’s 2017 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the…

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Can Stress Make You Stronger?

In a TED Talk that’s been viewed more than 13 million times, Kelly McGonigal has some compelling arguments about the evils of “stress.” She purports…drumroll, please…that stress can be good for you! Say what?

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Memorial Day – Remembering Our Heroes

This Memorial Day, as we enjoy time with family and friends, we must stop to remember the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for our great country. We honor them today and give thanks for defending our freedoms and democracy while keeping our nation safe from threats. To the families of those who have lost…

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Why in the World Do You Do That?

Why do you do what you do? Effective leaders can answer that question. And it’s their key to success. In a TED talk that’s been viewed almost 32 million times, leadership expert Simon Sinek uncovers what might be the world’s simplest idea.

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TPA Certus Claims Administration Paying Forward While Moving Forward

When it came time for Certus Claims Administration, LLC to relocate from Camarillo to Thousand Oaks, California, the firm was looking for a more modernized space to fit its needs. This meant cleaning house and looking for a new home for some of the office furniture that wasn’t being utilized in addition to the filing…

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Culture Week Brings Distinguished Together in Ways that Surprise

Ask a Distinguished team member to name her or his favorite week of the year and you might be surprised at the answer. Culture Week is lots of things to lots of people. A favorite work week? A chance to learn and grow? Intimidating to newcomers? Maybe. Meaningful and fun? Definitely!

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