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Distinguished Programs Unveils New Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) Product for Restaurants

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program administrator, announced the launch of a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) for restaurants. The new offering, developed specifically for casual dining restaurants (with or without table service), is now available through Distinguished’s Broker Connect portal.

The addition of the BOP further strengthens Distinguished’s comprehensive suite of restaurant-focused insurance products, which already includes package, umbrella and cyber coverage. With the Broker Connect portal, brokers can submit BOP business at any time, streamlining the process for greater speed and convenience.

“With the addition of BOP, we’re empowering brokers with a more complete solution for their restaurant clients,” said Heidi Strommen, President of Distinguished’s Primary Hospitality programs. “This product not only complements our existing product offerings but also emphasizes our focus on ease of doing business and delivering meaningful value to brokers and their clients.”

The coverage is backed by an A+ XV rated, admitted carrier and tailored to meet the needs of restaurants. The policy includes key protections such as business income loss resulting from off-premises utility service interruptions, food contamination, spoilage, employee dishonesty and identity fraud expense. Liquor liability coverage is available based on risk eligibility. Optional enhancements include data breach protection and increased liability limits.

The BOP is available now for submissions nationwide, excluding Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, and New York. Brokers registered with Distinguished can submit BOP business on the Broker Connect portal.

For more information, visit www.distinguished.com.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Administrator and MGA 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. For more information, go to www.distinguished.com.

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Ritchie Vener
(212) 297 3190
rvener@distinguished.com

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(212) 297 3190
rvener@distinguished.com

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