Distinguished Programs Partners with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC as the Preferred Insurance Provider for New Music Chicago
NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading insurance program administrator, has partnered with Johnsonese Brokerage LLC (“Johnsonese”) as the preferred insurance provider for New Music Chicago (“NMC”). This collaboration focuses on delivering insurance solutions for composers, performers, and ensembles, with an emphasis on protecting musical instruments and supporting the creative community.
NMC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing contemporary classical music and fostering connections among composers, performers, and audiences in the Chicago area. By amplifying the work of its members, NMC fosters artistic innovation and collaboration throughout the community.
“Our partnership with NMC is an exciting opportunity to protect the tools that make musical creativity possible,” said Christopher D. Johnson, owner of Johnsonese. “By providing customized insurance solutions, we aim to safeguard these vital assets and empower NMC members to focus on creating music that inspires.”
“At New Music Chicago, we are committed to supporting our members and their artistic endeavors,” said Benjamin Zucker, president of NMC. “This partnership with Distinguished and Johnsonese ensures our members have access to valuable expertise and resources to protect their instruments and preserve their ability to perform.”
“We share a passion for all things collectibles, including musical instruments, and we understand the importance of these items to their owners,” said Patrick Drummond, president of Distinguished’s Fine Art & Collectibles division. “Musical instruments carry both personal and artistic value, often becoming extensions of their owners’ creativity. Our specialized coverage and claims expertise are designed to meet the unique needs of musicians, protecting their livelihoods and creative work.”
The Distinguished Fine Art & Collectibles program, in partnership with Johnsonese, provides tailored insurance solutions for musical instruments and the creative professionals who depend on them. Leveraging extensive expertise and industry connections, Distinguished continues its mission to support organizations like New Music Chicago and safeguard the work and tools of artists and performers.
For more information, please contact Christopher D. Johnson at chris@johnsonese.com.
About Distinguished Programs
Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Fine Art and Collectibles, Environmental and Construction Professional, Executive Lines, Inland Marine, Real Estate, Community Associations, Surety, Hotels, and Restaurants. Property and Liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished’s high-limit Umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its area of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1995, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees.
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About Johnsonese Brokerage LLC
Johnsonese Brokerage is a boutique insurance agency focused on delivering personalized service to Entertainment (Music, Film, Theatre), Creative, and Technology markets. Founded in Chicago in 2008, Johnsonese serves clients from coast to coast. Because of our highly experienced team’s in-depth knowledge of your specific industry, we can rapidly deliver a broad range of coverage for even the most complex situations. Our office is co-located at 2112, Chicago’s first business incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs in music, film/video, and creative industry-focused technologies.
About New Music Chicago
NEW MUSIC CHICAGO (NMC) has advocated for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our city and its geographical region since 2005. We are a membership-based organization that supports a passionate and diverse network of composers, performers, and ensembles, serving over a hundred artists ranging from students to established professionals. NMC affords its members greater mobility and increased visibility and collaboration through aggregated promotions, showcases and festivals, and professional development. By doing so, NMC aims to create inroads for these diverse practitioners to enter into dialogue and gain perspective on the range of work being done in the field in order to strengthen and diversify audiences. As a presenter, we feature our members with performance opportunities including the monthly New Music Chicago Presents series, Impromptu Fest, and composition competitions. Complementing this support of our members, NMC also serves as the sponsoring organization for the Ear Taxi Festival, a nationally recognized celebration of the Chicago contemporary music community. For more information, go to www.newmusicchicago.org.
