New Markets

March 22, 2010

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.

Couriers
Market Detail: RLI Transportation’s courier coverage for vans, pick-ups and straight trucks must have at least one owned unit. RLI will accept and provide symbol 7, 8, 9 for independent contractor exposures. If there is a federal filing contact Dan Meyer at 404-443-1016 as that is considered a trucker.
Available limits: Minimum $100,000, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: RLI Transportation.
States: All states except Alaska, Hawaii, La., Mass., and Texas.
Contact: Eric Galisdorfer at 404-443-1015 or e-mail eric.galisdorfer@rlicorp.com.

Metalworking Guard
Market Detail: Smith, Bell & Thompson has specialized in providing coverage for the metalworking and plastics industries for more than 15 years. Coverages offered include: property, general liability, products liability, auto, umbrella and workers’ compensation (outside the program). Eligible classes include machine shops, job shops, foundries, metal treaters, electroplaters, fabricators, injection molders, extruders, wholesale distributors, and more.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: All states.
Contact: Jay Best at 802-658-4600 or e-mail jbest@sbtinsurance.com.

Sports, Entertainment Facilities
Market Detail: K&K Insurance offers coverage packages for a variety of facility and venues of all sizes, including arenas, amphitheaters, auditoriums, bowling centers, civic centers, coliseums, convention centers, entertainment centers, family fun centers, miniature golf courses, movie theaters, music halls, performing arts centers, sports complexes, and stadiums.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: New Hampshire Insurance.
States: All states.
Contact: Sheila Morton at 800-637-4757 or e-mail Sheila_morton@kandkinsurance.com.

Umbrella Liability Personal
Market Detail: South and Western provides an unsupported umbrella market with broad underwriting and appetite. Several programs are available, including preferred risks to nonstandard, high profile and celebrity. Online quoting and submission is available. No renewal questionnaire and apps required.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Admitted and nonadmitted available.
States: Ark., Miss., Okla., Tenn. and Texas.
Contact: Brenda Anderson at 972-855-2907 or e-mail brenda-anderson@southandwestern.com.

Truckers Auto Liability
Market Detail: National Advantage Insurance Services Inc. has a new additional admitted “A” XV A.M. Best rated truckers liability carrier. Coverage includes from one to 250+ power units; local up to 48 states long haul radius; auto hauler, bulk commodities, dry van; flatbed; intermodal; refrigerated and/or tanker, with or without hazardous materials. Physical damage on owned equipment, trailer interchange and/or truckers general liability can be written with liability. Primary pollution liability is available. All types of filings are available. Truckers workers’ comp is available for large fleets.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $750,000.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., Nev., Ore. and Texas.
Contact: Clifford Mapes at 800-401-1015 or e-mail clifford@naisins.com.

Shelters or Missions
Market Detail: S.I.U. LLC offers package coverage for abused children shelters, battered women shelters, teen runaway shelters, unwed mother shelters, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens.
Available limits: Minimum $100,000, maximum $2 million.
Carrier: Various.
States: Calif.
Contact: Jarmain Lewis at 818-547-1333 ext. 32 or e-mail at jlewis@siumanagers.com.

Contractors Pollution Liability
Market Detail: National E&S Insurance Brokers provides monoline contractors pollution liability (CPL) which includes 1/1 limits on an occurrence basis. Program also includes $1 million for transportation and nonowned disposal sites. Minimum premium is $2,500 without mold and $3,500 with mold. Exclusive program to agency with same day turn around. Offer all your contractors a quote with every renewal to protect yourself from E&O claims for failure to offer coverage.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $11 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: All states.
Contact: Ross Driscoll at 661-266-444 or e-mail at ross@nationaleands.com.

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