New Markets

February 24, 2008

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.

Baseball/Softball Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida LLC is offering accident and participant liability coverage for both youth and adult baseball, softball and T-ball leagues. Independent teams also eligible. Occurrence-form participant liability up to $5,000,000 available. Packaged with accident insurance with limits up to $100,000. Optional abuse/molestation, hired and non-owned automobile liability coverage as well as discounted premiums for larger leagues.
Dollars: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Brenda Dean at 877-671-3326 or e-mail Bdean@fdean.com.

Products Liability
Nuts & Bolts: K&K Insurance Group, Inc. is offering coverage on difficult product liability classes. K&K has carriers available to provide coverage for manufacturers, fabricators, designers, installers, operators, distributors, suppliers, and importers. Eligible classes include (but are not limited to): amusement ride manufacturers; auto, motorcycle, truck parts; boats & marine equipment; camping equipment; custom motorcycle manufacturers; exercise/health club equipment; playground equipment; racing equipment and cars; ski equipment, snow boards, skates and skate boards; and, sport equipment/helmets.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Rated “A” or better by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Dan Johnson at 800-927-4756 or e-mail product_liability@kandkinsurance.com.

Bowling Alley & Entertainment Centers
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates can offer property coverage including enhancements on bowling alleys. Coverage is available on older structures, coastal locations and ones that use oil based cleaners. Each policy can be custom tailored including backup of sewers, EDP equipment, outdoor signs, ordinance and equipment breakdown. The company will also customize coverage for snack bars, restaurant, lounges and banquet halls including food spoilage and ammonia contamination.
Dollars: $500,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: Lloyds of London rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All except New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware.
Contact: Douglas MacLachlan at 312-360-9696 or e-mail dougm@travped.com.

Courier Auto — Fleet and Non-Fleet
Nuts & Bolts: KBS International Corp is offering all auto coverages for courier/messenger delivery and logistics companies using top admitted carriers with stable, long-term track records insuring this industry niche. Symbols 1, 2 available for qualified risks. Hired and non-owned available. All other lines too (package, cargo, umbrella, EPLI, etc.). Co-brokers welcome. See what a specialist with over 30 years’ experience can do for you and your clients.
Dollars: $500,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Hawaii.
Contact: Peter Schlactus at 914-636-6262, ext. 3010 or e-mail peter@CourierInsurance.com.

Flat Bed
Nuts & Bolts: RLI Insurance is offering deductibles starting at $2,500. Lines of business offered: auto liability, non-trucking liability (owner operator program), general liability (CGL), physical damage, trailer interchange, following form excess liability. Limited to 20 units or more.
Dollars: $300,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: RLI rated “A” by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Alaska, Hawaii and Massachusetts.
Contact: David Williams at 404-443-1005 or e-mail david_williams@rlicorp.com.

Liquor Liability w/Assault and Battery
Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing liquor liability for 30 years with A&B coverage. Included are nightclubs, bowling alleys, private clubs, restaurants, retail stores, etc.
Dollars: $25,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Mt. Vernon rated “A++” by A. M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Contact: Mike Craddock at 888-523-5545 or e-mail mikec@usli.com.

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