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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. …

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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…

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Distinguished Programs Unveils New Executive Lines Team Members

NEW YORK–Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, is pleased to introduce the team of its new Executive Lines business. The team aims to set a new standard in management liability insurance with a comprehensive and energetic approach, dedicated to delivering unparalleled service. Coverage is available exclusively to wholesale brokers. Distinguished’s team comprises industry veterans with…

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Distinguished Programs Partners with HUB International as the Endorsed Insurance Provider for the Mountain-Plains Museums 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 endorsed provider for the Mountain-Plains Museums Association (“MPMA”). This alliance marks a dedicated effort to craft tailor-made insurance solutions for museums across the Mountain-Plains region. In this collaborative endeavor, Distinguished and HUB International will work closely…

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Distinguished Programs Partners with HUB International as Preferred Insurance Provider for the Association of Midwest Museums

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 Association of Midwest Museums (“AMM”). This partnership signifies a concerted effort to tailor specialized insurance solutions to the unique needs of museums across the Midwest region. In this collaborative endeavor,…

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Distinguished Programs Expands Fine Art and Collectibles Program Capacity to $100 Million Limit 

NEW YORK, December 19, 2023 — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading insurance program manager, has expanded its Fine Art and Collectibles program to offer a $100 million capacity limit for single risks in the United States (pending state filing approvals), effective January 1, 2024.  This capacity expansion addresses a gap in current limit options, providing…

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Distinguished Programs Announces Executive Lines Insurance Strategic Partnership with RSUI Subsidiary, Covington Specialty Insurance Company

NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Covington Specialty Insurance Company, a RSUI Group, Inc. subsidiary, to provide executive lines insurance products exclusively to the wholesale brokerage community. The Distinguished Executive Lines business will begin accepting submissions on January 2, 2024.  Distinguished…

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Distinguished Programs Appoints Legal Veteran Ursula Kerrigan as its New General Counsel

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, today officially announces Ursula Kerrigan has joined Distinguished as General Counsel. Ursula brings over 30 years of legal experience in the insurance space. “We are thrilled to have Ursula join our team,” noted Steve Sitterly, Chief Operating Officer at Distinguished. “Ursula’s broad knowledge in all areas…

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Distinguished Programs Strengthens Portfolio with Launch of Executive Lines Business

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, has announced the addition of an Executive Lines business, led by Ryan Becker. This program caters to the nuanced requirements of executive liability exposures, including Directors & Officers (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Fiduciary liability coverage for public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. Under…

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Distinguished Continues Expansion with New Inland Marine Team

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, has announced the addition of an Inland Marine program, led by Eric Michel. The program will provide coverage for various Inland Marine exposures, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractor’s Equipment, Builder’s Risk, and more. Under the guidance of Distinguished’s executive team, including Bill Malloy, Jason Rotman, and Steve Sitterly,…

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