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There are just 6 weeks until the Pittsburgh Marathon and I am in reality check mode. Yes, back in January when I signed myself, Teri and Sam up for the Marathon relay team, it seemed far enough in the future that I would surely be fit and prepared. I could blame my training (or lack thereof) on the lousy weather, but truth be told I only recently took the time to purchase the right shoes to run in.

I get my running advice from my sister Jinny, who has made running her passion. So when I needed running shoes, she insisted I go to the local independent running store - buy running shoes from people who run she says! I didn’t even know there was a difference in the types of running shoes. To me, all those brightly colored shoes look like candy on a shelf and if I were not careful I’d go for the ones that looked cool. Fortunately, our local running store proprietor has the knowledge to match me up with the right brand and style for my needs. Plus, test runs are permitted which is a sign that they stand behind the products they sell. As race day approaches, I’ll be thanking Jackie and Andrew for their assistance that put the right shoes on my feet. Now, if they could only do something about the weather!

I am proud of the inspired and motivated people here at Tuscano in every level of the organization. They make the effort to match you up with the products and services you need for your clients. And while we know we have our own challenges to overcome, we are committed to growing in our insurance expertise and our service aptitudes. We know our business challenge is to meet your customer’s needs and to distinguish ourselves by providing great service.

When you need an expert to place brokerage business, think about Tuscano Agency as the independent wholesaler with the expertise, passion for service, and the technology tools (the right shoes) for you. One customer recently commented on how much they loved the ability to make a policy request right from our website. This is a fast and convenient tool, which you can use while logged in and are on a policy record. Your policy change request goes directly into our internal workflow, and you receive confirmation of that in seconds. You can also obtain your monthly expiration list from our website. While you may rely on your own management system to manage your renewals, our report serves as a great backup.

It is really amazing the different types of businesses that need Professional Liability these days. We see everything from a person who consults with banks to select a realtor for listing their properties, to a manufacturing workflow consultant, to a dog trainer. These types of Miscellaneous Professionals can be quoted relatively quickly and easily. When you have a more complicated risk such as Title Agents, Architects and Engineers, or a Medi-spa account, our team is ready to work with you to find the best coverage and markets.

There is quite a bit of movement in the hospitality industry lately, especially with liquor liability coverage. At Tuscano, we love liquor (seriously). And writing liquor liability is something we have specialized in for many years. If you have a market pulling out of your region, cancelling certain classes or raising rates, give us a call. One of our Package Team underwriters will be happy to talk with you.

Have a great day!