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Jencap Receives IBA’s 5 Star MGA Award for 2023!
New York, NY (March 22, 2023) — Jencap has been nominated again for Insurance Business America’s 5 Star MGA award. Their survey received over 1,183 nominations and only 23 finalists were nominated. To be considered “five star” a wholesaler must have an average rating...
What’s the Difference Between Product Liability and General Liability?
For businesses that manufacture and sell their own products, there’s always a nagging worry that something could go wrong with a product. No matter how carefully a company manages their supply chain or how rigorous they are with product testing, there’s a chance a...
2023 Construction Industry Trends and Challenges
The past few years have been a figurative roller coaster ride for the construction industry. As construction continues to confront things like a declining workforce and inflation, we’re likely to see a few more twists and turns this year. Agents will need to keep a...
Technology E&O – Professional Liability: What’s Covered, What’s Not
While technology can improve efficiency and convenience, it's not without risk. Technology E&O insurance protects businesses and their staff from negligence, mistakes, and cyber threats. Learning what E&O insurance is and is not will help you better meet your...
Jencap Announces Promotion of Deborah Dioguardi to Professional Lines National Practice Leader
New York, NY (March 7, 2023) – Jencap Group LLC (Jencap), one of the nation’s largest wholesalers, is pleased to announce Deborah Dioguardi has been promoted to the newly created role of Professional Lines National Practice Leader. In this role, Dioguardi will lead...
6 Ways Agents Can Add Value to Their Contractor Clients
Between labor shortages, supply chain delays, interest rate hikes, and building valuation increases, It hasn’t been the easiest year so far for building contractors. The cherry on top has been insurance carriers issuing significant rate increases and cutting coverage...
Vishing: The Latest Phishing Attack Trend
GoDaddy, an internet domain registrar and web hosting company, recently disclosed that they experienced three cyber attacks in the past three years. Through these attacks, hackers stole GoDaddy source code, employee login info, and sensitive customer account data....
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Double, Driving Up Cyber Premiums
Across the board, we’ve seen a rise in cybercrime over the past few years, and the healthcare sector is being hit especially hard. HIPAA Journal reports that between 2009 and 2022, there were a combined total of 5,150 healthcare data breaches of 500 records or more....
Flip the Cap Episode 3: The Ins and Outs of Cyber Liability and Professional Lines
Welcome to Flip the Cap! On today’s show, Kathryn sits down with Deborah Dioguardi, Senior Vice President of Jencap Specialty Insurance Services. Deborah is a highly sought-after Professional, Cyber and Management Liability specialist broker. In the interview, she...
Tarheel Insurance Services Rebrands to Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
New York, NY (January 03, 2023) — Tarheel Insurance Services LLC (Tarheel), a specialty Workers’ Compensation wholesale brokerage, announces a new name and brand identity. Acquired by Jencap Group LLC (Jencap) in October 2022, Tarheel will now operate as part of...
Jencap Welcomes Ben Beazley to its National Property Division
New York (December 01, 2022) – Jencap Group LLC (Jencap), one of the nation’s largest wholesalers, announced today that Ben Beazley has joined Jencap as Executive Vice President of National Accounts, Property. In this role, Beazley will focus on the development and...
Flip the Cap Episode 2: Analyzing Marketplace Trends with Jencap President
Welcome to Flip the Cap! In today's episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Mark Maher, President of Jencap, to discuss everything you need to know about the rapidly changing insurance industry and how Jencap is poised for success. From the war on talent, active M&A...
Top 5 Most Likely Directors and Officers Claims Types
Twitter recently agreed to pay out $809.5 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement that alleged its executives made inaccurate statements about the site's metrics. When the company's stock took a dive, investors were up in arms over the loss. With settlements...
Carrie Cheeks Named 2022 “Rising Star” by Insurance Business America
We are excited and proud to announce that our very own Carrie Cheeks has been selected for the Insurance Business America Rising Star Award! For the past seven years, Insurance Business America has celebrated the best and brightest early career insurance professionals...
Flip the Cap Episode 1: All Things Environmental with Canaan Crouch
Welcome to Flip the Cap! Today on the show Kathryn sits down with Canaan Crouch to discuss everything you need to know about the environmental insurance marketplace. Plus, when it comes time to Flip the Cap, Canaan sets a record. You don't want to miss it! Episode...
Delta General Agency Corporation Rebrands to Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
Houston, TX (October 4, 2022) – Delta General Agency Corporation (Delta), a full-service specialty wholesale brokerage and managing general agency (MGA), announces a new name and brand identity. Jencap Group, LLC (Jencap) acquired the assets of Delta in February 2022....
8 Cybercrime Trends to Watch Out for in 2023
Although there may be a few frightening characters who show up at your door this Halloween, cyber threats are far scarier (and not likely to be appeased by just a few pieces of candy). The FBI reports that in the US alone, potential losses from cyber crimes exceeded...
Jencap Group Acquires Tarheel Insurance Services, Inc.
New York, NY (October 3, 2022) – Jencap Group LLC (Jencap) announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of Tarheel Insurance Services, Inc. (Tarheel), a full-service specialty Workers’ Compensation wholesale brokerage based in Statesville, NC. Tarheel will...
Consumption Lounges: A “Budding” Opportunity
With public opinion warming and state legislation loosening around cannabis, a new type of venue is hitting the social scene. Cannabis consumption lounges—sometimes called cannabis bars—are popping up across states that have legalized recreational marijuana....
What to Tell Commercial Property Owners about Rising Valuations and Policy Premiums
When insuring a new commercial property, one of the first steps in the process is to carefully analyze and estimate the property’s total value. For both the insurer and the insured, it is important to get the most accurate valuation possible. On the insurance side,...
Understanding Types of Ownership and Insurance Coverage Options
Trusts, estates, LLCs, and family limited partnerships are just some types of ownership used for properties and assets. They're gradually becoming more common because they're a good option for wealth management and the transfer of legal ownership for properties such...
Jencap Announces Strategic Promotions to Divisional Management Team
Alpharetta, GA (August 11, 2022) – Jencap Group (Jencap) is pleased to announce two strategic promotions to the divisional management team of Jencap Insurance Services Inc (JCIS). Tara Gudenkauf has been promoted to Property and Casualty Binding Practice Leader and...
The What, When and Why’s of Stock Throughput Policies
If your client’s business involves assembling, importing, exporting, manufacturing, transporting, and/or distributing goods—a Stock Throughput Policy (STP) may be needed to cover their risk exposure. What is a STP A STP is a form of marine coverage that protects a...
Risk Innovations Rebrands to Jencap Insurance Services Inc.
Atlanta, GA (August 1, 2022) – Risk Innovations, a national wholesaler that specializes in Workers’ Compensation, announces a new name and brand identity. Acquired by Jencap Group LLC (Jencap) in 2018, Risk Innovations will now operate as part of Jencap Insurance...
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