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Jencap Announces Strategic Promotions to Company’s Management Team
NEW YORK (August 09, 2021) – Jencap is pleased to announce two strategic promotions to the company's management team. Kathryn Smith has been promoted to Managing Director of Marketing and Paul Orlando has been promoted to Managing Director of Sales. In their new...
Special Risks Facilities Rebrands to Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
Sterling Heights, MICH. (August 02, 2021) – Special Risks Facilities (Special Risks), an excess and surplus lines managing general agency with locations in Sterling Heights, MI and Peoria, AZ, is pleased to announce a new name and brand identity. Effective...
MJ Kelly Rebrands to Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
Springfield, MO (August 02, 2021) – MJ Kelly, a full-service managing general commercial insurance agency and wholesale brokerage company, is pleased to announce a new name and brand identity. Starting today, MJ Kelly will operate as Jencap Insurance Services Inc....
5 Cyber Trends Your Insureds Need to Know
Hackers recently used ransomware against a major gasoline pipeline to halt distribution, costing the company millions of dollars and creating chaos across the southeastern United States. A cyber attack on the world’s largest meat producer last month also forced the...
Jencap Announces Acquisition of U.K.-based Lloyd’s Coverholder
Worldwide Special Risks to Provide Essential Live Event Coverage New York, NY (July 8, 2021) – Jencap Group, LLC (Jencap), the wholesale program management and binding authority business of Galway Insurance Holdings LP (Galway), has acquired London-based Worldwide...
MiniCo Insurance Agency Announces Rebrand as a Jencap Company
MiniCo's new brand reflects its association with parent company Jencap Group, LLC (Jencap). Under the Jencap umbrella, MiniCo is now one of the largest program administrators in the United States. Phoenix, AZ (July 1, 2021) – MiniCo Insurance Agency, a leading program...
Jencap Group Announces New President
We are pleased to announce that Mark Maher has been promoted to President. In his new role, Maher will work with the Jencap management team to develop strategic plans, drive overall growth initiatives, manage carrier and broker relationships, and work with affiliate...
Genesee General Announces Rebrand: Will Operate as Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
Atlanta, GA (June 1, 2021) – Stringer Ware and Company Inc. DBA Genesee General, managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker, is pleased to announce a new name and brand identity. Effective immediately, Genesee General will operate as...
Top 5 Home Health Trends of 2021
Our nation’s healthcare system will become much more strained as the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) passes retirement age, and the need for home healthcare services will rise dramatically. The population eligible for Medicare in the U.S. in 2000...
The Pandemic’s Impact on the Transportation Industry
If you insure truckers, trucking companies, or other clients that conduct business in the transportation sector, you may be wondering what impact the pandemic has had on the industry as a whole. Although transportation is generally considered an essential service, the...
Importance of Complete Workers’ Comp Insurance Submissions
According to ratings agency A.M Best, the country’s property and casualty insurance industry saw an 86% drop in underwriting income in 2020 - falling to $600 million compared to $4.5 billion for the same period in 2019. Workers’ Compensation carriers specifically are...
FAQ Regarding Professional Liability Insurance
Also referred to as errors and omissions insurance or an E&O policy, professional liability insurance is coverage for professional services such as accounting, medical or healthcare, and legal work from claims filed by their clients for acts of negligence. Many of...
Is a Large Deductible Plan Right For Your Client?
A Workers’ Compensation large deductible plan provides the same coverage as a guaranteed insurance plan – in fact, it is a guaranteed insurance plan with a special deductible endorsement. The deductible size for these plans generally ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000...
What is Garagekeepers Liability & Who Needs It?
When people bring vehicles to auto repair shops, garages, or towing companies for repair or maintenance, they trust these professionals to protect their cars from damage. As service providers, your clients are liable for the vehicles' safety while in their care....
Up in Smoke: Insuring Cannabis-Related Businesses
The sale of legal cannabis is projected to reach $20 billion within three years. With 33 states passing laws to legalize medical cannabis and 11 allowing recreational marijuana, the insurance industry is beginning to take notice. California blazed trails by announcing...
Workers’ Compensation Cannabis Class Code Roulette
Determining the proper classification for cannabis businesses is not one you want to take a gamble on. If you bet on a specific class code and it isn’t accurate, your client could suffer significant premium penalties at the time of an audit or worse – costly coverage...
Best Ways to Protect a Wine Collection
Nothing sets the mood for a gathering of family and friends quite like the perfect wine. Are your clients taking the necessary steps to keep their wine collection safe for years to come? Wine enthusiasts invest a great deal of time and money into their collections, so...
Two Things Your Product Recall Requires
If you clients have never experienced product recall, they may not understand the risks involved. You can be a great resource to your clients by mitigating that risk before it puts a strain on their resources. Minimizing the damage your clients may experience as a...
Libations and Salutations: Restaurant Liquor Liability for the Holidays
The most important defense against liquor liability for your restaurant clients this holiday season is prevention through education. In addition to proper liquor liability insurance, it is imperative they create a liquor liability training program for staff members...
Who Really Needs Professional Liability Insurance?
Every business in every industry faces its own set of unique risks. But for those who make their living offering a service, such as a contractor, an accountant, or a content creator, for example, dissatisfied clients can also end up presenting challenges and...
On the Road: Talking to Your Charter Bus Clients
Having the proper charter bus insurance coverage at an affordable rate can make the difference between the success and failure of your client’s charter bus operation. When your charter bus clients are considered for a job, there are several things they should prepare...
TRENDS & WHITE PAPERS
Preparing for the Future of Cannabis Insurance
Despite the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis, it remains federally illegal in the United States, creating unique challenges for the industry. Jencap explores three possible future scenarios for federal cannabis reform and their impact on cannabis insurance.
WHITE PAPER | Q2 2023 | 7 MINUTES
Navigating the New Frontiers
of Professional Lines Insurance
CASE STUDIES | Q1 2023 | 7 MINUTES
Your Guide to Cannabis Insurance
TRENDS | UPDATED Q2 2023 | 5 MINUTES
How Climate Change is Shifting the Insurance Industry
WHITE PAPER | Q3 2022 | 17 MINUTES
Garage Gurus: Garage Coverage Explained
TRENDS | Q2 2022 | 3 MINUTES
Riding The Waves of Change Insurance Industry Outlook
WHITE PAPER | Q1 2022 | 3 MINUTES
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