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Distinguished Programs Expands Fine Art and Collectibles Program Capacity to $125 Million Limit
NEW YORK – Distinguished Programs, a leading insurance program manager, has announced an increase in its Fine Art & Collectibles program capacity to $125 million for single risks in the United States, effective now. This expansion from the current $100 million capacity highlights Distinguished’s dedication to offering brokers and their clients enhanced coverage options to…
How to Be Prepared for Cyber Monday Hacks
Cyber Monday is the appointed day when people frantically shop online for the best deals in time for the holidays. Everything from TVs, phones, and laptops to mattresses and appliances are promoted as being available at the lowest price all year. According to Adobe’s yearly shopping insights report, retailers reported a whopping $12 billion in…
Distinguished Programs Welcomes Darryl Proniuk as VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art and Collectibles Program
NEW YORK – Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, has announced the appointment of Darryl Proniuk as Vice President, National Agency Sales for its Fine Art and Collectibles program. A dynamic sales and risk management executive, Proniuk brings more than a decade of experience, with expertise in relationship building, pipeline development, and strategic growth….
Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage
New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Distinguished will begin to consolidate their Crime, D&O, and Package coverages under one carrier. “This expanded…
Distinguished Programs Announces Contract Surety Program Led by Trevor Hash
NEW YORK – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, has announced the addition of a Contract Surety program, led by Trevor Hash. The program will offer customized contract bonding solutions for businesses in diverse industries. The team aims to launch operations and begin underwriting in the third quarter of this year. Distinguished…
Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program
NEW YORK – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Mehyo as Vice President of Claims for its Fine Art and Collectibles program. With more than seven years of industry experience, Ashley has spent the last several years solely focused in the Fine Art & Collectibles…
Distinguished Programs Announces New Sustainability Initiatives in Fine Art & Collectibles Program
NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, has introduced new sustainability-focused initiatives within its Fine Art and Collectibles program, effective immediately. These initiatives reflect Distinguished’s commitment to environmental stewardship in the industry. The program now offers discounts for items stored in LEED-certified buildings, promoting environmentally responsible storage solutions for valuable…
Distinguished Programs and SiriusPoint Partner on Inland Marine Insurance Program
NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, today announces a new partnership with SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint”) for its Inland Marine insurance program. The new program will offer tailored coverage for a focused segment of Inland Marine exposures, such as Motor Truck Cargo and Transportation, Contractors’ Equipment, Builders’ Risk, and more. …
Distinguished Programs Partners with HUB International as Preferred Insurance Provider for the New England Museum Association
NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading insurance program manager, is excited to announce a new partnership agreement with HUB International to act as the preferred provider for the New England Museum Association (“NEMA”). This partnership signifies a concerted effort to tailor specialized insurance solutions to the unique needs of museums across the Northeast. …
Distinguished Programs Partners with Higginbotham as the Preferred Insurance Provider for the Texas Association of Museums
NEW YORK— Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading insurance program manager, is excited to announce a new partnership agreement with Higginbotham to act as the preferred provider for the Texas Association of Museums (“TAM”). This alliance marks a dedicated effort to craft tailor-made insurance solutions for museums in Texas. In this collaborative endeavor, Distinguished and Higginbotham…