My New Markets

November 18, 2007

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.

General Liability – Builders and Subs
Market Detail: Beecher Carlson is offering primary and excess liability coverage for homebuilders, subcontractors and artisans. Multi-family, roofers, per project, scheduled project and premise only will be considered. On line quoting system at www.golden-insurance.com makes it fast and easy to obtain indications.
Dollars: $1 million/$2 million.
Carrier: Golden Insurance Co. rated NA2 by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Ark., Ariz., Calif., Colo., Fla., Ga., Hawaii., Idaho, Miss., Neb., Nev., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., Okla., Ore., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Utah and Wyo.
Contact: Richard Poling at 303-388-5688 or e-mail rpoling@beechercarlson.com.

Preferred Restaurants – Liquor Liability
Market Detail: International Excess Agency Inc. has a new program for liquor liability on preferred restaurants. Assault or battery coverage included. No deductible. Defense costs are outside the policy limits. Employees are automatically covered as an insured on the policy. Policy includes expanded definition of bodily injury, per location aggregate, prompt quotes.
Dollars: $100,000 to $2 million.
Carrier: International Excess Agency Inc. rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Calif., Fla., N.Y., Ohio, Penn. and Texas.
Contact: Kenneth Kukral at 216-797-9700 or e-mail Ken@internationalexcess.com.

Auto Parts
Market Detail: SHG Insurance Services LLC is offering commercial general liability, including products for manufacturers, distributors and importers of OEM and aftermarket auto/vehicle parts. New ventures and established companies are accepted.
Dollars: Up to $2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: William Ambler at 805-686-1148 or e-mail billambler@shgins.com.

Skate Park and Sports Facility
Market Detail: Francis L. Dean & Associates of California, a national facility specializing in sports and entertainment risks, has available liability and accident insurance for skate parks and other sports facilities. Coverage offered on admitted and non-admitted basis in all states.
Dollars: $100,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: WR Berkley Cos. rated “A+” by AM Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Alyson Norrbohm at 888-416-9091 or e-mail Anorrbohm@fdean.com.

U.S. and International Products
Market Detail: MarketScout is offering worldwide coverage for U.S. companies. Most domestic liability insurance only provides coverage in the U.S. MarketScout provides both general liability and products coverages for foreign claims. Coverage available in many countries and jurisdictions.
Dollars: $1 million to $2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: John Gaskill at 972-934-4212 or e-mail jgaskill@marketscout.com.