My New Markets

November 18, 2007

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.

Miscellaneous Medical Malpractice
Nuts & Bolts: NAS Insurance Services has an excess liability facility providing miscellaneous medical malpractice. Excess terms will be quoted automatically to all NAS primary applicants who seek either a miscellaneous medical policy or a social services policy.
Dollars: $5 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate.
Carrier: Houston Casualty Co. rated “A+” XII by A.M. Best. Admitted. Lloyds of London rated “A” by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted.
States: All.
Contact: Dave Leventhal at 818- 808-4464 or e-mail dleventhal@nasinsurance.com.

Accountants E&O
Nuts & Bolts: Lexington/AIG is offering accountants’ errors and omissions coverage nationwide.
Dollars: $1 million to $15 million.
Carrier: AIG/Lexington rated “A” by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted.
States: All.
Contact: Andrew Gravel at 617-457-5865 or e-mail Andrew.Gravel@AIG.com.

Background Checks
Nuts & Bolts: AMIS/Alliance Marketing & Insurance Services is offering commercial general liability coverages with errors and omissions, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, property, directors and officers, employment practices liability, and bonds.
Dollars: Start at $700.
Carrier: First Mercury Insurance rated “A-” VIII by AM Best. Nonadmitted.
States: All except Wyoming.
Contact: William West at 800-843-8550 or e-mail bwest@amiscorp.com.

Dump Truck Fleets
Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering coverage for dump trucks carrying sand, gravel, coal, farm produce, asphalt, etc. Maplewood also has a market for ready mix concrete fleets. Minimum six power units.
Dollars: Start at $500,000.
Carrier: More than one carrier; Rated “A” and “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted and nonadmitted.
States: All.
Contact: Stephen Pierce at 740-321-1137 or e-mail spierce@themaplewoodgroup.com.

Fishing Guide Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: The Midland Management Corp. offers a product for fishing guides, tournament anglers and sport fish risks. The product offers flexible coverage options and a variety of deductibles.
Dollars: Up to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All, except Florida.
Contact: Brandon Davis at 800-800-4007 or e-mail bsdavis@midman.com.

EPLI for Architects
Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. is offering employment practice liability coverage for architects and engineers with third-party extensions provided in conjunction with errors and omissions coverage with segregated limits.
Dollars: $500,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Fred Fisher at 310-322-1301 or e-mail ffisher@e-o.com.