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A Closer Look at Punitive Damages
Depending on what part of the country your clients live and work in, most states allow punitive damage insurance coverage. The issue of whether or not to insure punitive damages has been the source of some confusion and frustration. But before more confusion is added...
Why Workers’ Compensation COI Programs are Essential for Construction Clients
Certificates of Insurance programs are the cornerstone of Workers’ Compensation protection in the construction business. A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a form that provides proof of an active Workers’ Compensation policy. The document specifies a variety of...
What Is Garage Liability Insurance?
Does your client’s business handle customers’ vehicles – e.g., repair shops, auto dealerships, service stations, etc.?  Garage Liability insurance is a combination of General Liability and Auto Liability. It protects against potential liabilities for businesses in...
Jencap Holdings to Acquire Aran Insurance Services Group
August 20, 2019 Jencap Holdings (Jencap), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Aran Insurance Services Group (Aran), a specialty program administrator with offices in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts and New...
Jencap Holdings LLC to Acquire Risk Innovations, a Specialty Insurance Business
December 3, 2018 — Jencap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Risk Innovations LLC, a specialty wholesale insurance broker based in Atlanta, Georgia. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Risk...
The Importance of A Personal Articles Floater
A common misconception of homeowners is that all personal belongings are covered under their insurance policy. Unfortunately, there are several capped coverages for the items people deem most important (think maximum jewelry limit of $5,000 in some cases). A...
How to Navigate the Treacherous Waters of USL&H
There are a great number of commercial industries that operate their business on or near water. Unfortunately, there are also too many commercial clients that have a standard Workers’ Compensation policy and THINK they have USL&H coverage (or worse, don’t even...
The Value of Working with a Specialized Workers’ Compensation Carrier
The third quarter of 2018 saw an increase in premium renewal rates across nearly all lines of commercial business, except for workers’ compensation. We are still operating in a softer market and commercial carriers are willing to package the workers’ comp with other...
What Kind of Insurance Should Food Delivery Drivers Have?
It’s no secret that we as a society, especially as consumers, are glued to our phones. In fact, a recent survey of 2,000 Americans showed that we check our phones on average 80 times a day, with some checking their phones up to 300 times a day. You may be checking...
Jencap is funding the education of tomorrow’s risk management and insurance industry leaders
Jencap is proud to support tomorrow's risk management and insurance industry leaders. Please join us in supporting this important initiative. Attend Spencer's GalaDinner on September 20 at the Hilton New York Midtown Hotel, where we will honor Patrick Kinney...
3 Common Risks Construction Professionals Face
Contractors, construction workers and other professionals in this sector are no strangers to environmental, seasonal, and physical risks. The same liberties and perks that attract many people to this industry, including winters off and being free of the confines of an...
Why Bars and Nightclubs Need Liquor Liability Insurance
Selling alcohol is a lucrative part of many business operations, but they must protect themselves from the associated risk. When people are under the influence of alcohol, their behavior is often unpredictable. Let us explore the need for a Liquor Liability Insurance...
What you need to know about Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Now more than ever, organizations need to review their employment related policies and procedures. Our companies can obtain Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) that includes the most comprehensive employment practices risk management services available in...
What’s The Difference between Garage Liability and Garagekeeper’s Insurance?
Do your clients know the difference between garage liability and garagekeepers insurance? While they may sound similar, they can be wildly different from each other, making it more than important to know exactly what is covered and what is at risk. To break it down...
Cyber Liability continues to be a big issue for all industries
Clients are asking their agents for more information about this emerging coverage Any organization that either has a computer network, handles confidential information, or collects and transacts with personal identifiable information is at risk of a data breach. This...
Proper Coverage for Abuse and Molestation are Critical to a Social Service Agencies Welfare
While abuse claims and allegations are few in number for a social service agency, the cost in public reputation can be devastating. When you couple that with the cost to defend, plus any potential payment for a judgment, the client can be driven out of business by a...
Jencap Holdings to Acquire Genesee General, a Specialty Insurance Business
January 10, 2018 Alpharetta, GA – Jencap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Genesee General, a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in...
Jencap Holdings Acquires Special Risks Facilities
July 12, 2017 Jencap Holdings LLC announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately held Special Risks Facilities, Inc., an MGA/contract binding authority and wholesale insurance brokerage firm based in Sterling Heights, Michigan with another office in Peoria,...
Jencap Holdings Acquires NIF Group
December 9, 2016 Jencap Holdings LLC announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately held NIF Group, Inc. (NIF), a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Manhasset, New York, with six offices located on the east...
Jencap Holdings Agrees to Acquire NIF Group in New York
INSURANCE JOURNAL December 8, 2016 Jencap Holdings LLC, a New York-headquartered consolidator of specialty insurance distribution and program management businesses, has agreed to acquire privately held NIF Group Inc. (NIF), a managed general agency, program...
Jencap Holdings Acquires Missouri-Based M.J. Kelly Co.
INSURANCE JOURNAL September 22, 2016 New York-based Jencap Holdings LLC has acquired privately held M. J. Kelly Co. (MJK), a managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage based in Springfield, Missouri, with offices in nine states throughout the Midwest...
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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
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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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