My New Markets

April 4, 2011

Energy
Market Detail: Victor O.Schinnerer’s energy and utilities program, Energy P&C offers coverage to companies involved in public utilities, oil and gas, pipeline operations, as well as HVAC contractors, and water and sewer contractors. The Energy P&C program is admitted in all 48 contiguous states. The following lines of coverage are available: workers’ compensation, commercial auto, general liability, crime, property, inland marine and excess liability.
Available limits: Maximum $50 million.
Carrier: Arch Insurance Co.
States: All states except Hawaii and Alaska.
Contact: Michael Windstein at 1-866-674-9778 or e-mail: vos.Energy@Schinnerer.com.

Oil & Gas Risks
Market Detail: M.D. Jensvold & Co. covers marine related risks including: ship repair, chandlers, stevedoring, vessel charter, marinas, boardwalks, fishing piers, dredging, offshore work, piling and bulkhead contractor, supply and crew boats, boat lifts, and consultants.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: Calif., Nev., Colo., N.M., Texas, Ks., Okla., La., Ill., and Minn.
Contact: Marcus D. Jensvold 713-939-8585 or e-mail: mjensvold@mdjensvold.com.

Metal & Plastics Manufacturers
Market Detail: Quirk & Co. focuses on the needs of the manufacturing and construction industries. Product liability can be placed for light to heavy exposures, new ventures or companies with poor claims experience. Construction accounts range from small artisan contractors to wrap around coverage for large projects. Specializes in transportation for hire and garage risks. Covearge for manufacturing risk include property, general liability, product liability stand alone or with CGL.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Various, admitted and non-admitted available.
States: Ore., Wash., N.M., Texas, Okla., and La.
Contact: Gary Jackson at 210-342-9421 or e-mail: gjacksonii@quirkco.com.

Hotel/Motel Insurance
Market Detail: MIB provides hotel/motel insurance packages for both independent and franchised properties. There are no volume commitments. Coverage can include monoline property, casualty, equipment breakdown, and umbrella liability coverages.
Available limits: Minimum $500,000, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: All states except Alaska, Hawaii, W.V., and Maine.
Contact: Customer service at or 800-466-5074 e-mail: info@motelinsurancebrokers.com.

Nursing Homes
Market Detail: USX/S offers general and professional liability on either occurrence or claims made forms for skilled, sub acute, assisted, independent, continuum of care, and many other type of elder care facilities/services of all types and sizes. Coverage for home health care, adult day care, outpatient part time/overtime and staffing services are available. Property can be included in a package or monoline format. Ancillary coverages for ID/records theft (HIPPA) and health department ordered closure are also available.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted.
States: All states.
Contact: David Stahl at 440-888-7300 or e-mail: daves@usxs.net.

Technology Media and Information Liability
Market Detail: Insuretrust has access to all available markets for cyber liability and technology errors and omissions, including those who only offer their products exclusively via wholesale markets.
Available limits: Minimum limit: 500,000. Maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Lloyd’s of London.
States: Ala., Calif., Conn., D.C., Dela., Fla., Ga., Ill., Ky., Maine, Mass., Md., Mich., Mo., N.C., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., Ohio., Pa., Tenn., R.I., S.C., Texas, Va., Vt., and Wash.
Contact: Jared Hopkins at 404-395-1488 or e-mail: jhopkins@insuretrust.com.

E&O for Newly Licensed Agents
Market Detail: Cita Insurance Services has launched an errors and omissions (E&O) program designed specifically for insurance agents licensed less than three years.
Available limits: Minimum limit $1 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted and non-admitted available.
States: All states.
Contact: Customer Service at 800-280-7250 or e-mail: programsinfo@citainsurance.com

Installation Floaters
Market Detail: Deans & Homer has coverage intended for specialty or subcontractors such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc. Forms are broad and independently filed.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Greenwich Insurance Co., QBE Insurance Co.
States: Ariz., Calif., Wash., Ore., Nev.
Contact: Scott Lancaster at 800-345-2054 or e-mail: scott@deanshomer.com.

Tanning Salon Coverage
Market Detail: Universal Insurance Facilities offers a professional liability policy and other coverages specifically designed for tanning salons. Type of coverage: professional liability, package, and umbrella.
Available limits: Minimum $300,000.
Carrier: AIG.
States: All states.
Contact: Joan McHenry at 800-844-2101 or e-mail: info@univins.com.

Beauty Professional Liability
Market Detail: Izzo Insurance Services Inc. offers an occurrence, admitted beauty professional program for cosmetic manufacturers and distributors. Admitted coverages include: comprehensive GL, professional liability, products liability, workers’ compensation, property and auto.
Available limits: Minimum limit $2,500.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted.
States: All states except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Elaine Shellstrom at 800-800-1704 or e-mail: EShellstrom@IzzoInsurance.com.