My New Markets
Commercial Auto
Nuts & Bolts: Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. has a commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage program for the standard market. Extra heavy vehicles are accepted, and “Sym 1” is available on fleets of more than five. No livery or truckers.
Dollars: $35,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Lincoln General rated “A-” VIII by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., Nev., Ore., Wash.
Contact: Carrie Allen at 619-881-8439 or e-mail CAllen@ArrowheadGrp.com.
Logging and Lumbering
Nuts & Bolts: O’Donovan & Associates’ timber harvester program is designed to provide customized coverage for the contractor who harvests and hauls timber and related products. Mechanized and manual cutting operations are included. Related timber dealers with storage facilities also may be included. Package policies including automobile, general liability and property are available.
Dollars: Up to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., Fla., Ga., Ky., La., Md., Mich., Minn., N.C., Ore., Pa., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Wash., Wis.
Contact: Jeremiah P. O’Donovan, at 800-410-6333 ext. 228 or e-mail jeremiahp@odonovanassoc.net.
Electrical Contractors – Package Market
Nuts & Bolts: Pinnacle Insurance’s ElectriciansMAX Program is designed for the needs of the electrical contractor. The program is endorsed by the California 9th District of the National Electrical Contractors Association.
Dollars: $1 million to $2 million. Minimum premium is $1,000.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: California.
Contact: Lisa Tancioco, 800-577-6222, ext. 103 or e-mail ltancioco@pinnacleipm.com.
High Performance Watercraft
Nuts & Bolts: American Reliable Insurance Co. provides coverage for vessels with speeds up to 120 miles per hour and with a value up to $300,000. Minimum premium is $500. Minimum deductible is $500.
Dollars: $100,000 to $300,000.
Carrier: American Reliable Insurance Co., rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All, except Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana and District of Columbia.
Contact: Roger Vossen, at 651-361-4016 or e-mail roger.vossen@ assurant.com.
Office Pac/Manufacturers Pac Plus
Nuts & Bolts: Travelers Select Accounts is now offering Technology Office Pac and Technology Manufacturers Pac Plus for the specialty technology market. The two new segments are a part of Master Pac, Travelers’ business owners’ policy for small commercial insurance. The programs cover the risks associated with small technology-focused businesses and provide two optional endorsements. The products address more than 25 specific coverage features, including denial of service attack and coverage extensions found in Travelers’ XTEND endorsement. Technology Office Pac is tailored for businesses such as computer consultants, software firms or Web site designers. Technology Manufacturers Pac Plus provides coverage for businesses that manufacture technology products. As part of the core Master Pac coverage offering, denial of service attack is designed to protect businesses from loss of revenue or income due to the necessary suspension of electronic computer operations caused by an attack that denies customers access to the business via the Internet. Denial of service attack provides insurance coverage up to $25,000 and is automatically attached to every technology account that has business income and extra expense coverage. It is also available for non-technology businesses up to a limit of $10,000.
Dollars: $2 million/$4 million general liability. Umbrella is $25 million.
Carrier: Travelers rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All, except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: John P. O’Connor at 860-277-6248 or e-mail joconno5@travlers.com.
Earthquake and Flood, DIC
Nuts & Bolts:AmWins Insurance Brokerage of California is offering difference in conditions or stand alone coverage for earthquakes and stand alone Zone A flood coverage. There are no age, construction or parking limitations.
Limits: $1 million to $500 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: L-Tanya Mabrie at 818-772-3823 or e-mail Tanya.mabrie@amwins.com.
Skating Rinks, Roller and Ice Venues
Nuts & Bolts: American Insurance Alliance is offering roller and ice skating venues general liability coverage.
Dollars: $300,000 to $2 million.
Carrier: Tudor Insurance Co., Essex Insurance Co. rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., and W.Va.
Contact: Gerald Officer at 636-464-9200 or e-mail: jofficer@earthlink.net.
High Value Vacant Dwelling Program
Nuts & Bolts: Abram Interstate Insurance Services Inc. in Rocklin, Calif., is offering a program for hard-to-place vacant dwellings, including higher value, old and new, coastal and inland in California. Coverage is written on a DP-3 or DP-1 form including extended coverage and vandalism available for most dwellings. Coverage options include on-premises theft, personal liability and medical payments. Coverage for personal effects up to 30 percent, adjacent structures — up to 30 percent, and CPL to $500,000 are available. Flexible deductibles and three, six and 12 month terms are available.
Dollars: Minimum coverage limit is $100,000.
Carrier: Rated “A++” XV by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: California.
Contact: Meagan Fisher at 916-780-7000 or e-mail meaganf@abraminterstate.com.
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