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The State of the Hard Real Estate Insurance Market and the Importance of Underwriter Comfort

With the hard insurance market continuing what may soon be a historical run, property owners across asset classes are clamoring to gain clarity and control of their terms and premiums. This hard market has many contributing factors, including rising replacement costs, capacity going down as losses pile up, and supply…

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Behind the Curtain: A Conversation with an Insurance Underwriter

Did you ever wonder why your insurance broker asks—or should be asking—for so much information during the policy purchase process? It’s not that we’re nosy or want to make you jump through hoops. It’s because the more information you share and the more proactive you are, the more we can…

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[Live Webcast Oct. 21] Commercial Real Estate: Where it Stands Now

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Join us Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 10-11 a.m. ET for a webinar discussing Cincinnati’s Commercial Real Estate market. Panelists include professionals in the insurance, retail, mortgage banking, and investment sales businesses. You will leave with an understanding of where the Real Estate market stands in the Tri-State area. Featured Presenters…

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Real Estate Risk Management Evolves with Developers

John Mark Tichar

Real estate developers are a unique breed. It takes a special Developer to identify successful development or acquisition opportunities, conduct due diligence, arrange financing, raise capital from investors, work with local government, design, build, lease, and successfully manage a project. Deals are complex, with an overwhelming amount of daily decisions…

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Escalating Rental Market Calls for Innovative Coverage

John Mark Tichar

The demand for rental housing continues to grow at rates unseen since 1970 when baby boomers came of age, according to a Pew National Report published in April 2018. The same study reveals that 43 million American households lived in rental property in 2015, an increase of 9.3 million since…

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The Eye of the Storm: Hurricane Aftermath Lingers for Commercial Properties

John Mark Tichar

The 2017 hurricane season was like no other in history. Many faced devastation unseen in recent history. For commercial property owners, having professional risk advisors and the right insurance coverages offered better recovery experiences and quicker relief, even as impacts linger. According to National Geographic, 2017 was the most expensive…

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The Challenges of Vacant Property

Susan Tobbe

Everyone Knows What That Is (Or Do They?) When the U.S. economy tanked in 2007, everyone with more than a piggy bank and a bicycle was affected. Notable among the casualties, the commercial real estate market was significantly impacted. Demand for office space plummeted as employers were forced to shed…

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