New Markets

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.

Corporate Directors and Officers
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona LLC offers a product for privately held firms with up to $350 million in assets and 500 employees. Includes a separate employment practices liability limit, full entity coverage and no punitive damages exclusion.
Dollars: $100,000 to $ 5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 or e-mail mattg@travped.com.

Convenience Stores
Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance Underwriters targets convenience stores through its C-Store program which covers general liability, liquor liability and property on convenience stores including those with minor repairs, carwashes and snack bars. Includes vehicular damage to building and pumps for the lessee, garage keepers’ legal liability, employee benefits liability, hired and non-owned auto liability, coverage for LP tanks, as well as pumps and canopies.
Dollars: Up to $750,000.
Carrier: Maxum rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
Contact: Bryan Meyer at 888-365-7701, ext. 201 or e-mail bmeyer@gridironins.com.

Land Surveyors
Nuts & Bolts: Benchmark Professional Ins. Services Inc. has coverage for surveyors and aerial mappers in full-time private practice with billings up to $5 million that focus on surveying traditional construction type projects. Premium credits available for NSPS members. Free risk management and contract review services available.
Dollars: $500,000 to $3 million.
Carrier: Navigators Insurance Co. rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ala., Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ken., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Nev., N. H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.D., Ohio, Ore., Penn., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Wash., D.C., W. Va.
Contact: Kitty Dimit at 630-986-5151or e-mail kdimit@benchmarkprofessional.com.

Liquid Bulk Tanker
Nuts & Bolts: RLI has coverage for liquid bulk tankers that excludes hazardous liquids. Available for fleets larger than 20 units. Lines of business include auto liability, non-trucking liability (owner operator program), general liability, physical damage, and more.
Dollars: $300 to $10 million. Deductibles from $2,500.
Carrier: Rated “A+,” A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Dan Meyer, 404-443-1016; dan_meyer@rlicorp.com.

Motorcycles-Trailers-ATVs-Race Cars
Nuts & Bolts: Market-Scout and CIC Preferred Market has general liability with products coverage for auto and related industries including critical auto parts. Clients include manufacturers, importers, distributors and fabricators.
Dollars: $1 million to $2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A,” A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: John Gaskill at 972-934-4212 or e-mail jgaskill@marketscout.com.

Hacker Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Unauthorized access to electronic communication systems insurance coverage is offered by Chopra Insurance Brokerage Inc. Losses from viruses, unauthorized access, theft of proprietary information, denial of services, financial fraud, Web site defacement, telecom fraud, abuse of wireless network, system penetration can stop a business’s operations including loss of revenue and production time. Any small to mid-sized business with a computer system can be covered.
Dollars: 500,000 to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A,” A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Ga., Hawaii, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ken., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Mo., Nev., N.H., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Oregon, R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., D.C., W.Va., Wis.
Contact: John Upchurch at 818-551-4588 or e-mail Jupchurch@choprainsurance.com.