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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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We’ve Secured an International Stevie Award for Customer Service!

And the award goes to . . . (please note there will be no Oscar-type snafu here)—Distinguished Programs! It’s official: We received the Silver Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year. But wait, there’s more.

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We Teamed Up with Zurich on Our New York Brick and Brownstone Program

Distinguished Programs has forged a new affiliation with global insurance provider Zurich Insurance to underwrite our hallmark New York Brick and Brownstone program. With this new relationship, New York Brick and Brownstone will undergo changes to standardize its coverage and offerings to appeal to brokers who have a diverse portfolio of owner- and tenant-occupied properties located within…

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Toxic Handlers in the Workplace

They are comforting. Their door is always open. And the stress being that way is taking it’s toll on their work and their health. They are what authors Sandra L. Robinson and Kira Schabram have labeled as “toxic handlers,” in today’s Harvard Business Review article entitled “When You’re the Person Your Colleagues Always Vent To”. Chances are,…

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Black Friday Alternatives

We’re closing early today, and we’re ready for a deep breath, and a true hiatus from the everyday hustle and bustle. Sure, some of us are preparing for a big Thanksgiving dinner, and navigating the multi-layered relationships of those who will gather with us, but we’re taking a break nonetheless. And let’s be honest… we…

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Our Appreciation for Veterans in the Workplace

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are sharing one of our favorite blog posts. The unemployment rate for veterans is at an all-time low, according to recent Wall Street Journal reports. This statistic (4.6% in 2015) is attributed in part to corporations’ commitments to hiring our heroes. With 200,000 men and women in service returning to…

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5 Fun Stress-Relieving Tools to Do at Your Desk Right Now!

Stress. It doesn’t have to be your BFF every single day. Let’s be honest. The work-life-balance juggling act is a challenge for many of us these days. Between work and our personal lives, it’s not surprising if we drop the ball once in a while. Heck, all three of those juggling balls can fall out…

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Distinguished Earns 2016 Top Program Administrators Recognition

We are honored and excited to report that Distinguished Programs has been named one of Insurance Business America’s Top Program Administrators of 2016. This is the first time Insurance Business America has assembled a guide to some of the country’s top program administrators. The list includes 28 companies that provide insurance solutions to niche industries with tailored programs…

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