In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet, Kyle Watts and Matt Sasso talk with Dustin Thome, Executive Vice President of Buckner Insurance in Denver, about their Elite Property Insurance Program. Underwritten by Ascot Specialty, this exclusive product is designed for apartment complexes caught between shrinking standard market appetites and expensive E&S options. Dustin walks through eligibility requirements, underwriting flexibility, competitive commission strategies, and recent success stories. If you’re a broker struggling to place mid-market multifamily risks, this program could be your winning move.
Get in touch with the Elite Property Insurance underwriter, Cindy Smith-Tomlinson: 972-666-8740 | csmithtomlinson@innovative-risk.com
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Welcome to RiskProNet podcast
00:41 – Meet guest Dustin Thome of Buckner Insurance
01:00 – Overview of the Elite Property Insurance Program
01:17 – Market challenges for multifamily property placement
02:13 – Origins of the Elite Property Program
02:59 – Target property types and eligibility
03:57 – What makes a strong submission
05:00 – Broker commission strategies and flexibility
06:29 – Deductible structures and lender compliance
07:26 – Competitive water damage deductible advantage
07:54 – Risks that disqualify a property
09:18 – Key advantages for brokers using the program
10:41 – States where the program operates
11:47 – Where the program excels most
12:32 – Recent success story: winning a Colorado deal
13:58 – Submission process and dedicated underwriter contact
14:43 – Closing thanks and how to learn more
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