Insurance program manager, Distinguished Programs, has announced the addition of an Inland Marine program, to be led by Eric Michel.
The program, part of the company’s expansion plans, will provide coverage for various Inland Marine exposures, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractor’s Equipment, Builder’s Risk, and more.
Jason Rotman, president of Distinguished Programs, said: “We are thrilled to introduce the Distinguished Inland Marine program. Eric is a true leader in the sector, and we have complete confidence in his ability to assemble a top-notch team and deliver an outstanding insurance product to our clients.
“His addition reinforces our commitment to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service, and we can’t wait to witness the positive impact it will bring to the industry.”
Michel, who brings over two decades of Inland Marine experience to his new role. Supported by a team of highly skilled underwriters specialising in various Inland Marine classes, his leadership will bolster Distinguished’s capabilities in delivering tailored insurance solutions to the construction and transportation sectors, the company stated.
The program will complement the Distinguished’s existing primary and umbrella insurance coverages designed for real estate, community associations, hotels, restaurants, as well as their Fine Arts and Environmental programs launched earlier this year.
As part of its expansion plans, the Distinguished noted, the company is recruiting and launching new teams with proven underwriting track records.
“The company supports its teams through a “support with autonomy” philosophy, allowing them to deliver distinguished underwriting results to carrier partners and highly competitive products to brokers,” Distinguished added.
