New Markets
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.
Hotel/Motel Program
Market Detail: Specialty Insurance Agency has expanded its hotel/motel program to California. Program targets risks up to seven stories with $15 million property and $1/$2 million liability limits including liquor liability. A special hotel/motel endorsement includes coverages unique to this class including mechanical breakdown.
Available limits: Minimum $25,000, maximum $2 million.
Carrier: QBE.
States: Calif., N.Y., N.J., and Pa.
Contact: Mel Watters at 732-701-8900 or e-mail: bmoffett@specialtyagency.com.
Security Guards
Market Detail: The Mechanic Group Inc. has commercial liability coverage available for security guards, private investigators and alarm installers/monitoring.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Gemini Insurance Co.
States: All.
Contact: Marc Katz at 800-214-0207 or e-mail: mkatz@mechanicgroup.com.
General Liability
Market Detail: Brazos Specialty Risk Inc. provides a general liability product featuring many class codes.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $2 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, not-admitted.
States: All except Alaska, D.C., Del., Hawaii and N.Y.
Contact: Charlie Garnham at 214-382-2454 or e-mail: cgarnham@brazosrisk.com.
Tanning
Market Detail: International Beauty Brokerage provides professional liability coverage for tanning beds and spray tanning. Tanning can be added to any beauty salon/spa package. Also offers coverage to stand alone tanning salons. Policies are written on an occurrence basis not claims made with an admitted company, not surplus lines.
Available limits: Minimum $100,000, maximum $1 million.
Carrier: Topa Insurance Co.
States: Ariz., Calif. and Nev.
Contact: Robert Marks at 800-552-8870 or e-mail: presidentbibi@sbcglobal.net.
Medi-Spas
Market Detail: Arlington/Roe & Co. offers coverage for medi-spa facilities specializing in laser hair removal, botox and microderm abrasion. Call to inquire on specific state information.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $3 million.
Carrier: Various, admitted and non-admitted available.
States: Ill., Ind., Ky., Minn., Ohio and Tenn.
Contact: Jim Eades at 800-878-9891, ext. 8626 or e-mail: jreades@arlingtonroe.com.
Craft Brewery Program
Market Detail: General Agency Services offers the Craft Brewery Program, which is specifically designed for: microbreweries; small brewery operations producing less than 15,000 barrels per year; brewpubs; restaurant with on-site microbrewery; regional breweries; breweries producing more than 15,000 barrels per year. Package policy including: property, equipment breakdown, inland marine, crime, general liability, liquor liability and automobile. Workers’ compensation coverage also available.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: The Hartford.
States: All.
Contact: Peter Whalen at 413-586-1000 or e-mail: peter@whaleninsurance.com.
Crime, Liquor Liability
Market Detail: M.J. Hall and Co. Inc. offers crime, liquor liability, business income, commercial general liability, earthquake, property, excess liability.
Available limits: Minimum $250,000, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted and admitted available.
States: Alaska, Ariz., Calif. N.M. and Nev.
Contact: Angela Karim at 209-948-8108 or e-mail: angela@mjhallandcompany.com.
Nonprofit Organizations
Market Detail: Care Providers Insurance Services LLC offers auto commercial-standard physical damage, crime, professional liability, equipment breakdown, business interruption, auto commercial-standard liability, abuse and molestation, directors and officers, general liability, property, umbrella, non-owned and hired auto, liability, theft, and participant accident.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted and admitted available.
States: All except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Priscilla Archer at 800-761-7072 or e-mail: Parcher@nsminc.com.
Hard to Place Product Liability
Market Detail: USG Insurance Services Inc. offers product recall coverage for discontinued operations, domestic and foreign, reverse flow, sporting gear/helmets, auto parts, chemicals, toys, food, pharmaceutical, medical. USG works with over 260 carriers in all states, to place these accounts.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted and non-admitted available.
States: All except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Kristen Skender at 724-754-9007 or e-mail: kskender@usgins.com.