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News & Views: Pizza, Beer & the Customer

Newsletter – Wednesday, October 5, 2016

How far will you drive for a pizza and a beer? I guess it depends on how hungry you are! Last weekend the family and I made a quick trip to New England, which we dubbed the 'Diners, Dives and Drive-ins' tour. One reason for going was an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend who also happens to be the proprietor of a new Micro-Brewery and restaurant in Bridgeport, CT called Brewport. I'm already in trouble with my co-workers though because I didn't bring any growlers back.

Bruce, one of the owners of Brewport, is an old friend and an amazing person (just check out his bio on the Brewport's About page). Bruce and I became friends when he was attending Carnegie-Mellon University here in Pittsburgh back in the '80s. We hiked and camped together and philosophized about life in general. After all, we were in our twenties and we knew everything there was to know! 

I was looking forward to visiting Bruce's new venture because whatever he does, he goes all-in. It was easy to recognize his passion for pizza, beer, and the customer experience! Brewport has only been open for 60 days, and it was amazing the attention that was paid to ensuring everything was just right. While the Tuscano clan were enjoying the victuals and libations, Bruce walked through the restaurant making sure every staff member knew their mission - To enrich lives ... with great food and drink ... so everyone comes back for more.

And that got me thinking, regardless of the role we play in our agencies, you and I have the ability to enrich people's lives. Is it more fun to do that with pizza and beer? Sometimes. But, I believe that providing financial security for people who make pizza and beer is just as fun!

I know you are dying to ask; yes Tuscano can write insurance on accounts like Brewport! We can write the property, the GL, liquor, and umbrella coverage. When you need help placing hospitality accounts just give us a call - we are here to make your day better! Look - we don't want to spin your wheels. Call us and if we think we can compete on an account we'll tell you so. We love the opportunity to discuss the merits of any risk and anything else that will help us write your business. 

We also love to write buildings that people occupy as well as those they don't! It could be a $10 million apartment building or a schedule of 20 dwellings. It could be an 80-year-old former manufacturing building that is being converted into a brewpub! Tuscano can help you with property on the water, partially-occupied properties, or property that is no longer occupied at all. 

We can also help you when you have a property that is in a little need of some updates. The advantage of working with Tuscano is that we have markets that will work with us. If the roof needs to be replaced, we have markets that will exclude the roof, which allows you to get the rest of the building insured until the roof repairs can be made. We have markets that are fine writing 0% coinsurance. Tuscano underwriters are experts at writing property and all of the supporting coverages that go with the account. 

Remember we all have gifts that make us good at something. Whether it is selling insurance, or making beer, if it is your gift it will make a difference to someone today. 
Give us a call and let's see if we can enrich your life!

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