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Truckers, Motor Truck Cargo
Nuts & Bolts: Frontline Underwriters Inc., an independently owned and operated wholesale MGA, specializes in the placement of motor truck cargo, and offers physical damage and truckers’ liability.

Dollars: $10,000 to $250,000
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Ala., Ark., Ga., Ken., La., Miss., Tenn., Texas.
Contact: Jamie Vickery at 901-473-4946 or e-mail jvickery@frontlineunderwriters.com.

Self-Storage Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: StorageFirst is a business insurance program designed for the unique exposures of self-storage, mobile storage, and document management/storage operations. Coverage is written in all states and is underwritten by Travelers Insurance. The program is open to any licensed independent agent.

Dollars: $50,000 to $500 million.
Carrier: Travelers Insurance rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Tom Laden at 800-853-4663 or e-mail tom.laden.aig.com.

Violent Event Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: Hawkeye-Security Insurance announced it would offer violent event response Coverage beginning July 1, 2007, in selected states in the Midwest to its public and private school policyholders. Recognizing that most general liability policies do not cover many expenses and losses resulting from a violent event, this new coverage provides payment for certain medical and funeral expenses, death benefits, counseling services, wages for temporary personnel, rental of temporary facilities, and security service, regardless of legal liability.

Dollars: $300,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: Iowa, Kan., Minn., Neb., and for private schools in Wis.
Contact: John Hanna at 515-471-3704 or e-mailjohn.hanna@hawkeyesecurity-ins.com.

Commercial & Residential Contractors
Nuts & Bolts: HDR Insurance Services recently announced a new market for commercial and residential contractors. Coverage includes general liability, auto, property, and inland marine multi-line policy and contractor’s stand-aloneauto “wrap.” Minimum premium for general liability is $1,000 to $2,500.

Dollars: $1 million / $2 million.
Carrier:Praetorian Insurance Co. rated “A-” IX by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: Calif. and Ariz.
Contact: George Hill at 916-566-1000, ext. 7102 or e-mail ghill@hdrins.com.

Jet Ski Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Midlands Management Corp. specializes in jet skis and personal watercraft. Midlands has the ability write up to two jet skis or personal watercraft per policy. Low minimum premiums and no age restrictions, but acceptance is subject to full underwriting and a complete submission. Premiums as low as $65 are available. Coverage subject to underwriting requirements.

Dollars: Up to $500,000.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Brandon Davis at 800-800-4007 or e-mail bsdavis@midman.com.

Technology E&O
Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency, Inc. is offering technology errors and omission coverage that combines tech E&O with network security, media and advertising and miscellaneous professional liability coverages. Competitive pricing, broad coverage and timely quotes are available. Coverage includes: E&O cover for both technology products and services; computer and network security liability; multimedia and advertising liability; unintentional breach of contract; and trade secret misappropriation.

Dollars: $100,000 to $20 million.
Carrier: Beaszley Insurance Co. rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Kenneth Kukral at 216-797-9700 e-mail Ken@internationalexcess.com.

Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance Underwriters Inc. is offering a program especially designed for coin laundries and dry cleaners, and similar type risks. 24-hour coin laundries are eligible. Laundry routes at apartment buildings are not eligible.
Dollars: Up to $2 million. Program automatically includes money and securities ($5,000/$2,000), bailees ($2,500), employee dishonesty ($5,000), outdoor property including signs ($5,000), tenant glass ($2,500) plus more than 20 other coverage extensions for no additional charge. Property limits available on a per location basis up to $750,000.

Carrier: Maxum Indemnity rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Fla., Ga., Ken., La., Mich., Mo., N.C., Penn., S.C., Tenn., Texas.
Contact: Bryan Meyer at 888-365-7701 or e-mail bmeyer@gridironins.com.

Roofing Commercial General Liability
Nuts & Bolts: National General Insurance Agency Inc. is offering roofing coverage, limited to three stories or less. No foam applications accepted, but company does have strong appetite for all other roofing contractors.

Dollars: $500,000 to $2 million.
Carrier: NCIC rated “A-” by A. M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., Colo., Fla., Ill., Nev. N.M., N.Y., Texas and Utah.
Contact: Bob Rock at 866-522-6869, ext. 777 or e-mail at bobrockllc@cox.net.

Nightclubs
Nuts & Bolts: Sierra Underwriters Inc. is offering coverage for sports bars, cafes, restaurants, taverns, and BYOB restaurants that includes commercial general liability, liquor liability and property/contents coverage.

Dollars: $1 million/$2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Brian Boneck at 702-564-1927 or e-mail bboneck@sierraunderwriters.com.

High Value Homeowners
Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout is offering coverage for homes over $1,000,000 in value. Coverage includes wind and earthquake. Auto, yachts, fine arts and all ancillary coverages are also available.

Dollars: $50,000 to $1 million.
Carriers: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact:: Kandi Taacki at 630-377-9460 or e-mail ktaccki@marketscout.com.

CIC Property Facility
Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout is offering coverage for tough property including condos, habitational, builder’s risk, office buildings, restaurants/taverns, and vacant buildings. MarketScout will accept anything the admitted market declines. Note: Restricted for use by agents holding the Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC) only.

Dollars: $25,000 to $1,500,000.
Carrier: Lloyds of London rated “A”by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Alas., Colo., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Kan., Minn., Mo. Neb., N.D. Ohio. Okla., S. D. and Texas.
Contact: Tina Harris at 800-500-8720 ext. 4297 or e-mail tharris@marketscout.com