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Vacant Building Insurance

Unoccupied Property Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. Many people are unaware that unoccupied and vacant buildings often pose greater insurance risks than those that are occupied. Without anyone present to catch early signs of trouble, theft and vandalism can become more likely, while…

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Utah: Elevate Your Construction Protection

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. In 2023, Utah took the top spot for the most new home construction starts, with 11.7 new builds per 1,000 residents. It’s no surprise that the housing market is so hot, as people want to live…

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Building Success in the Bay State: The Power of Builder’s Risk Insurance in Massachusetts

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. In the bustling heart of Massachusetts’ construction landscape, Builder’s Risk insurance emerges as the silent guardian of every project, ensuring that risks are managed, and investments are secure. As the Bay State continues to witness a…

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Builder’s Risk Insurance: A Broker’s Blueprint to Protecting Construction Projects

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. Improve your knowledge of Builder’s Risk insurance with industry experts from Distinguished by watching our webinar recording. Discover how to calculate coverage, gain underwriter recommendations, distinguish Builder’s Risk from other policies, and explore coastal coverage options….

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How to Close a Construction Site During the Holidays

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. The holiday season is around the corner and that means many construction sites will be shutting down for a while. While many workers and contractors will be welcoming a much-deserved break — there a few things…

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Vacant Building Insurance: Why Underwriting Flexibility Is Important for Brokers and Insureds

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. In providing insurance for vacant buildings, there are clear underwriting guidelines to help ensure the client’s risk profile is good. But you also want flexibility in order to be able to meet an insured’s needs and…

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When Do I Need Vacant Building Insurance?

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. Homes become vacant for a number of reasons. A house may be up for sale and the sellers have already moved, or the home is an investment property and it’s taking longer to find tenants. Standard…

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Protect Vacant Buildings from Halloween Vandalism

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. After more than a year of pandemic protocols and social distancing, experts like Dr. Fauci say families should enjoy trick or treating. That’s great news for all the children who missed Halloween last year. But Halloween…

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What’s the Difference between a Vacant Building and Unoccupied Building?

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. Empty properties present more risk to insurers than occupied ones. Without a homeowner, property manager, or tenant present, a property is more vulnerable to theft, vandalism, fire or flood damage, and damage caused by squatters. In…

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Tapping into the Benefits of Transitional Real Estate Coverage

Note: Distinguished Programs no longer offers Builder’s Risk or Vacant Building insurance. Explore our other programs for tailored solutions. The pandemic has reshaped the real estate and construction market as many offices became vacant with workers going remote and companies rethinking their square-footage needs. At the same time, urban dwellers fled their apartments for the…

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