Specified Professions E&O

October 25, 2004

Nuts & Bolts: NIF Group Inc. introduced a new program for specified professions called “Miscellaneous E&O.” The program will be administered by NIF Professional Liability Risk Solutions, a division of NIF Risk Management. NIF Group, along with General Star Management Co., will offer this program countrywide, designed for a diverse set of professions including many types of consultants, media related, and real estate classes. The policy is a right and duty to defend form. Personal-injury coverage is provided and full prior acts are available.

Dollars: A limit of $2 million is available with a minimum $2,500 deductible. Premiums start at $2,500.

Carrier: General Star Management Co., rated “A++ IX” by A.M. Best, nonadmitted.

States Available: All.

Contact: Ed Velasquez, (908) 508-9696, ext. 16, evelasquez@nifgroup.com, or www.nifgroup.com.