LONGSHORE MINIMUMS ELIMINATED:

An enhancement in its Longshore Program, which eliminates minimums on longshore percentages, has been announced by LIG Marine Managers (LIGMM) of St. Petersburg, Fla. “We recognized the need for a reliable and responsive market for risk with a low percentage of longshore exposure,” explained Karen Tischler, LIGMM marketing director. “In the past, our longshore programs have required a minimum of 10 percent USL&H payroll, excluding sales/clerical, of a client’s total payroll. This has excluded some marine businesses from being eligible.With our new expansion, we can offer longshore coverage to all marine clients, regardless of their USL&H payroll percentages.” LIG’s Web site is www.LIGInsurance.com.