New Markets

March 10, 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.

Blanket Accident Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Illinois is a national underwriting facility that can provide group accident insurance for almost any group. From community clubs to church groups, these accident insurance plans are a great way to replace the exposure associated with liability medical payments and/or lack of workers’ compensation. Medical and death benefits up to $100,000 per accident are available.
Dollars: $1,000 to $100,000.
Carrier: Rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Michael Dean at 800-745-2409 or e-mail mdean@fdean.com.

Sports Teams
Nuts & Bolts: FastCov.com provides affordable insurance coverage for sports and recreation activities. General liability and accident medical insurance online are available. FastCov.com is broker-friendly, requires no volume commitment and pays competitive commission levels. Brokers need to sign a broker-agreement with American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. prior to using FastCov.com.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Contact: Varun Kaushik at 800-245-2744, e-mail FastCov@amerspec.com.

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

Land Surveyors
Nuts & Bolts: Benchmark Professional Insurance Services, Inc. now offers surveyors and aerial mappers in full-time private practice with billings up to $5,000,000 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: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, D.C., West Virginia.
Contact: Kitty Dimit at 630-986-5151or e-mail kdimit@benchmarkprofessional.com.

Convenience Stores
Nuts & Bolts: Gridiron Insurance Underwriters is offering coverage for convenience stores through its C-Store program which covers general liability, liquor liability and property coverages on convenience stores including those with minor repairs, carwashes and snack bars. We offer 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.

Motorcycles-Trailers-ATVs-Race Cars
Nuts & Bolts: MarketScout and CIC Preferred Market will provide 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” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: John Gaskill at 972-934-4212 or e-mail jgaskill@marketscout.com.

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