My New Markets
Workers’ Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies
Nuts & Bolts: A guaranteed cost workers’ compensation program for security guard and investigative agencies is available from The Mechanic Group.
Dollars: Up to $1 million.
Carrier: The Hartford rated “A+” XV by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Marc Katz at 800-214-0207, ext. 105 or e-mail mkatz@mechanicgroup.com.
Towing Program
Nuts & Bolts: A program for professional towers, body/repair shop with towing and towers is available. Coverages include auto liability, physical damage, UM/UIM, PIP statutory, general liability, garage keepers legal or direct primary, on-hook cargo, inland marine, property, dealers open lot (used car dealers only) and dealer tags.
Dollars: $1 million to $2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A+” XV by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah, Wis., Wyo.
Contact: John Upchurch at 818-551-4588 or e-mail Jupchurch@choprainsurance.com.
EPLI
Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Guardian is a program to quote employment practices liability insurance on new and renewal offerings. Agents who agree to quote on their entire book can put their logo on the simplified self rater application. The nonadmitted product is available to all agents. Rockwood has filed the RPG and takes care of all taxes.
Dollars: $50,000 to $100,000.
Carrier: Rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Admitted and nonadmitted.
States: All.
Contact: Glenn Clark at 302-765-6001 or e-mail glenn.clark@rockwoodinsurance.com.
Workers’ Compensation
Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering a workers’ compensation, guaranteed cost program available nationwide with few restricted classes. USL&H and Jones Act coverage is available.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ala., Ark., Ariz., Alaska, Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., DC, Wis., Wyo.
Contact: Stephen Pierce at 800-227-4938 or e-mail spierce@themaplewoodgroup.com.
Non-Trucking Liability Program
Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering coverage for medium to large-sized owner/operator trucking fleets. Rates vary based on size and experience.
Dollars: $500,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted.
States: All except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Thomas Bradshaw at 877-498-6900 or e-mail thom@tcbins.com.