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Distracted Driving on the Rise During the Pandemic

Despite decreased traffic, the National Safety Council found that 2020 motor vehicle deaths were up…

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The Importance of Flexible Policy Terms Amid Widespread Construction Delays

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other…

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Cannabis Industry Putting More Tax Revenue in State Coffers

As the legal use of marijuana continues to grow, the tax revenue generated by the…

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Insurers Backing Away from Coal Industry Amid Climate Change

Last year we looked at the impact of climate change on severe weather patterns and…

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What are Ghost Kitchens?

Ghost kitchens, also known as virtual restaurants; cloud, commissary, or shared kitchens; and delivery-only, shadow,…

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It’s Hail Time, Make Sure Insureds are Risk Ready

Hail season is upon us and we’ve already seen significant weather events this past March…

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May is National Wildfire Awareness Month

This May is national wildfire awareness month. Last year we saw record-breaking wildfires engulf Northern…

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Inside the SPAC Frenzy

It seems like every time you turn around there is another SPAC announcement making headline…

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FEMA Reforms Flood Insurance Program, Rates to Rise

For years, federal flood maps have underestimated flood risk across the United States. First Street Foundation publicly…

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Hotels and Resorts are Welcoming Guests Back Safely

People are traveling again, taking long-awaited trips after a year of stay-at-home guidelines. The spike…

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