Distinguished LLC, a group of entrepreneurial businesses serving the insurance industry, is proud to announce it has made Inc. Magazine's 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small and midsized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.Listed at No. 4354, Distinguished has grown revenue by 59 percent over the last three years. This is the fourth year that Distinguished has been part of the magazine's 5000 list, previously appearing in 2007, 2012 and again in 2016.
"We are extremely proud to once again find ourselves among the elite company of other Inc. 5000 list members," noted Distinguished CEO Jeremy Hitzig. "This prestigious ranking is the result of so many individuals within our organization working toward a common goal of uncommon service while offering outstanding insurance programs, products and services. I appreciate the hard work of everyone at Distinguished that led to this award, and to the clients who put their trust in us."
Distinguished LLC is comprised of several businesses: Distinguished Programs, a national program manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural Institutions and Hospitality & Restaurants; ResourcePro, which assists in optimizing operations for the insurance industry to improve productivity, performance and profitability; Distinguished Re, which provides reinsurance for the company's programs; and Certus Claims Administration LLC, an independent claims administrator delivering customized claims service.
The 2017 Inc. 5000, can be found online at Inc.com.
"The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them."
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, 2017 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Distinguished Programs
Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural Institutions and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs' high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, streaming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers,
carriers, and employees. www.distinguished.com.