New Markets

November 15, 2009

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.

Commercial Construction Liability
Market Detail: Insurance Specialty Group presents PrimeSTARR, an ISO-based commercial construction general liability coverage targeting middle market commercial general contractors and trade contractors in the $10 million to $75 million revenue range. Desired contractor classes include: infrastructure construction, street and road improvement contractors, institutional construction, commercial building construction and municipal revitalization projects. Minimum premiums begin at $50,000 and deductibles start at $5,000.
Available limits: $1 million to $2 million.
Carrier: Indemnity and Liability Company. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ariz., Ark., Del., Idaho, Ill., Iowa, Kan., Ky., Maine, Mich., Mo., Neb., Nev., N.M., N.Y., N.D., Ohio, Pa., S.D., Tenn., Utah, W. Va., Wis. and Wyo..
Contact: Gary Ricker at 646-367-5150 or email gricker@insurancespecialtygroup.com.

Specialty Equipment Rental General Liability Program
Market Detail: Trade Group Insurance Specialties Inc. created and is the exclusive underwriter for the FLOW Rental Program. FLOW provides general liability protection for specialty rental trades such as traffic control/barricades, portable toilet, temporary power & fencing, and water pump/flow diversion. Minimum premiums begin at $10,000.
Available limits: As Needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All except New York.
Contact: Michael Bell at 866-366-7938 or email mbell@tradegroupins.com.

Large Commercial Umbrella
Market Detail: Northern Star Insurance Agency LLC can offer certain classes of commercial insureds umbrella and excess coverage with limits up to $100 million. Northern Star specializes in community associations, real estate, hospitality, public entities, restaurants, museums and cultural centers, auto dealers, contractors, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, service organizations and many other market segments. Minimum premiums begin at $500.
Available limits: $1 million to $100 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. “A-“or better as rated by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Ala., Alaska, Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Ga., Ill., Ind., Md., Miss., Mo., Neb., Nev., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Va. and Wis.
Contact: Eric Magee at 714-938-0015 or email emagee@northernstarins.com.

Security Guard & Alarm Program
Market Detail: Izzo Insurance Services Inc. specializes in security guard and alarm industry clients. Izzo offers these classes of operation primary general liability, following form umbrella coverage (including errors and omissions protection) and four workers’ compensation markets. Fidelity bonds and employment practices liability protection also available. Minimum premiums begin at $2,500; deductibles at $1,000.
Available limits: Starting at $1 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All except Alaska.
Contact: Scott Newell at 800-800-1704 or email snewell@izzoinsurance.com.

Construction Managers & Consultants E&O
Market Detail: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona offers a comprehensive policy to cover construction managers and consultants. Coverage is available to cover the various services provided by construction managers and consultants including: 1) acting as the owner’s representative or agent; 2) constructability reviews; 3) value engineering; 4) schedule development; 5) establishing preliminary and working budgets; 6) consulting on design, utility and building costs; 7) reviewing contractor qualifications; 8) monitoring contractor and design team performance; and 9) construction claims management.
Available limits: $500,000 to $5 million.
Carrier: “A+” Rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Alaska, Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., D.C., Fla., Ga., Hawaii, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Ore., Pa., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., W. Va., Wis., Wyo.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 or email mattg@travped.com.

Aggregate, Sand & Gravel Haulers
Market Detail: Leo Risk Services offers a program for aggregate, sand and gravel haulers. It is designed for fleets with a minimum of five power units (exceptions can be made). Available coverage includes auto liability, physical damage, hired & non-owned auto and general liability.
Available limits: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Pat Leo at 727-734-0040 x 220 or email pleo@leoriskservices.com.

“Portable Potty” Package Program
Market Detail: Tangram Insurance Services offers a comprehensive package of coverages specifically designed for the portable sanitation industry. The program targets those firms involved in the rental/cleaning of portable sanitation units, including guard stations, showers, luxury units and baby care units. Minimum premiums begin at $1,000 and deductibles vary depending on the coverage.
Available limits: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. No rating information provided. Admitted.
States: Alaska, Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., D.C., Ga., Hawaii, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., W. Va., Wis. and Wyo.
Contact: Riley Binford at 707-775-2662 or email rbinford@tangramins.com.

Environmental Consultants Package
Market Detail: 3 Victor O. Schinnerer & Co Inc. offers environmental consultants a broad range of coverages to meet the complex exposures faced by environmental engineers and consultants. Directors and officers, fiduciary liability, employment practices liability and commercial package coverage are all available for eligible firms. Risk management educational service is included in coverage. Minimum premiums and minimum deductibles begin at $1,000.
Available limits: Up to $20 million.
Carrier: CNA. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Matt McWilliams at 301-961-9833 or email matthew.mcwilliams@schinnerer.com.

Ready-Mix Concrete, Asphalt, Aggregate
Market Detail: Sloan Mason Insurance Services provides general liability, auto, workers’ compensation, umbrella liability, inland marine and property coverage to ready-mix concrete and asphalt and aggregate packaging companies. Minimum premium starts at $20,000 for general liability, $10,000 for auto and $25,000 for workers’ compensation.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose. “A+” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Mike Tourtellott at 916-449-9640 or email MTourtellott@sloanmason.com.

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