Pandemic Not Responsible for Surplus of Office Towers

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A surplus of vacant office space in the United States threatens to hollow out business districts. Don’t hold the pandemic responsible. According to real-estate investors, brokers, and analysts, America’s office glut has been building for decades. Developers in the United States built far too many office towers, enticed by federal tax breaks, low interest rates,… Continue reading Pandemic Not Responsible for Surplus of Office Towers

Alliant Insurance Services Adds Real Estate Expertise

Alliant Insurance Services has announced John Racunas has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Alliant Real Estate. In his role, Racunas will focus on providing solutions for commercial real estate, construction and large hospitality risks. “John’s extensive industry expertise and depth of experience within the real estate sector will serve as a significant asset… Continue reading Alliant Insurance Services Adds Real Estate Expertise

Distinguished Programs Taps John Chisenhall for Executive Role

Insurance expert responsible for regional sales within program manager’s Midwest territories Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces John Chisenhall has joined Distinguished’s sales team as regional sales executive of its Midwest territories. Chisenhall brings 15 years of experience in workers’ compensation and commercial insurance to his new role. “John’s breadth of… Continue reading Distinguished Programs Taps John Chisenhall for Executive Role

Distinguished Programs Promotes Executive Greg Somers

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of Greg Somers to regional sales executive. Somers brings more than 20 years of leadership and five years of business development experience to his new role. “Greg’s diverse work background, and driven leadership skills produce meaningful results, making him an asset to the… Continue reading Distinguished Programs Promotes Executive Greg Somers

Distinguished Programs Promotes Renée A. McFadden

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, officially announces the promotion of Renée A. McFadden. McFadden, a member of Distinguished Programs for more than 18 years, will now take over as vice president and regional sales executive in New Jersey and eastern Long Island, including Queens and Brooklyn. “Renée brings significant experience and a strong… Continue reading Distinguished Programs Promotes Renée A. McFadden

Distinguished Programs Promotes New England Executive

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of Mamadou Bah to Regional Sales Executive. With more than two years of experience at Distinguished Programs, Bah will now be responsible for the New England region. His promotion comes as Distinguished Programs begins the strategic expansion of its sales team in 2020.… Continue reading Distinguished Programs Promotes New England Executive

BRP Group, Inc. to Acquire Highland Risk Services LLC

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BRP Group, Inc., a rapidly growing independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance solutions, today announced that BRP Insurance Intermediary Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of BRP Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all assets of Highland Risk Services LLC (“Highland Risk”). Highland Risk is a Chicago-based independent insurance firm focused on providing… Continue reading BRP Group, Inc. to Acquire Highland Risk Services LLC

Brown & Brown Acquires Real Estate Insurance Broker Donald P. Pipino Company

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J. Scott Penny, Chief Acquisitions Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc., and Mary T. Pipino, the principal of Donald P. Pipino Company, LTD, today announced that Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. (Beecher Carlson), has acquired certain assets of Donald P. Pipino Company (Pipino). Pipino has roots dating back… Continue reading Brown & Brown Acquires Real Estate Insurance Broker Donald P. Pipino Company