New Markets
Vacant Dwellings
Market Detail: Myron Steves (www.myronsteves.com) offers TDP-1 and TDP-3; insure total values up to $1 million; three-, six- and 12-month policies (terms renewable); add up to $500,000 liability coverage; all fire protection classes eligible; renovation endorsement available; one-to-four family dwellings and condos; model homes; course of construction available. Coverages, exclusions differ by carrier and by state.
Available limits: As needed
Carrier: Unable to disclose
States: Texas only
Contact: Claudia May at 713-351-8227 or email: cmay@myronsteves.com
Household Goods Movers – Cargo
Market Detail: TCB Insurance Programs (www.tcbinspro.com) specializes in moving companies. Coverage for household goods, movers, motor truck cargo in most states with a $50,000 maximum limit. No appointment required.
Available limits: Minimum $5,000, maximum $50,000
Carrier: Unable to disclose, nonadmitted
States: All states
Contact: Thomas Bradshaw at 574-583-8661 or email: thom@tcbinspro.com
Remodeling – Commercial & Residential
Market Detail: Shield Commercial Insurance Services (www.shieldins.net) offers general liability coverage for contractors and artisans. Pricing is competitive, especially on roofers and general contractors. New ventures and paper contractors written, and premiums start at $500. An online rater allows multiple risks per day to be written. No minimum production quota to retain an appointment. Retail products are not available to the public — risks only accepted from a large network of appointed brokers.
Available limits: Minimum $500,000, maximum $2 million
Carrier: Unable to disclose
States: Ala., Ariz., Calif., Colo., Fla., Ga., Kan., La., N.C., Neb., N.M., Nev., N.Y., Okla., Ore., S.C., Texas, Wash., and Wyo.
Contact: Robert Anderson at 760-345-9029 or email:
randerson@shieldins.net
Aviation Insurance
Market Detail: Plimsoll Specialty Markets LLC (www.plimsollspecialty.com) is a wholesale aviation insurance broker that can place everything, including an airline to light aircraft, an airport to a baggage handler and major airframe manufacturer to a small, noncritical component manufacturer. Expertise in workers’ comp for aviation-related businesses, including competitive group dividend programs.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million; maximum $2 billion
Carrier: Unable to disclose
States: All states
Contact: Michael Clark at 770-298-2806 or email: mclark@plimsollspecialty.com
Saddle Animal Liability
Market Detail: Wildlife Insurance Underwriters LLC (www.insurewildlife.com) is a national firm specializing in placement of animal mortality coverages, rod and hunt clubs, hunting leases, ranches and farms. Coverages vary between admitted and nonadmitted.
Available limits: As needed
Carrier: Unable to disclose
States: All states
Contact: Customer service at 866-386-4136
Medical Marijuana Crop Insurance
Market Detail: Ck Specialty Insurance Associates Inc. (www.ckspecialty.com) offers coverage for standing crops located in buildings.
Available limits: Maximum $350,000
Carrier: Various, nonadmitted
States: Ariz., Calif., Colo., Nev., Ore., and Wash.
Contact: Justin Connors at 800-411-0083 or email: justin@ckspecialty.com
Cyber Insurance
Market Detail: Cover Agency (www.covermultistate.com) offers first-party cyber insurance, including standard business interruption plus contingent business interruption. Coverage available when database or software at a remote premises goes down. Crime insurance, standard third-party liability coverages and extensions of coverage available.
Available limits: Maximum $15 million
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted and nonadmitted available
States: Conn., Ga., Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Md., Mo., N.C., N.J., N.Y., Ohio, R.I., Utah, and Va.
Contact: Priscilla Li: 718-591-2400; pli.coveragency@gmail.com