Distinguished Programs Opens Marine Cargo Program for Business With Allianz Capacity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national MGA and insurance program manager, today announced that its Marine Cargo program is officially open for business.

The program provides coverage for physical loss or damage to goods in transit and storage. Coverages include Stock Throughput, Ocean/International Transit, Domestic Inland Transit, Foreign Inland Transit, and Contingent Cargo, addressing complex global supply chains and specialized logistics exposures across a range of industries.

The program is led by Ralph Salce, who brings more than 30 years of experience. He is joined by Ralph Santoro, Derek Gibbons, John Murillo, and Jose Schloessman, creating a team dedicated to responsive service and tailored solutions.

Coverage is backed by Allianz, an AM Best A+ rated carrier, and written on admitted paper, providing a strong financial foundation and consistent capacity for brokers and insureds.

“Our focus is on helping brokers navigate complex cargo placements with clarity and confidence,” said Ralph Salce, president of Distinguished Marine Cargo. “We work closely with our partners to structure coverage around how their clients move and store goods, from global transit to warehousing and specialized logistics risks. Allianz’s backing provides a strong and stable foundation behind the program.”

The Marine Cargo program further broadens Distinguished’s portfolio of specialty offerings including environmental, fine art and collectibles, real estate, hospitality, restaurant, transactional liability, community association, executive lines, surety, and inland marine.

More information is available on the Distinguished Programs website.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national MGA and program manager for specialty property & casualty insurance. The company places insurance in niche sectors such as commercial real estate, hotels & restaurants, community associations, environmental & construction professional, cyber, surety, transactional risk, crisis management, marine cargo, executive lines, inland marine and fine arts & collectibles. On behalf of its insurance carrier partners, Distinguished typically manages all aspects of the placement process, including product development, marketing, underwriting, policy issuance and claims. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1995, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. www.distinguished.com