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by bkrigsman
Wed May 08, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: firefighting crew
Replies: 1
Views: 7532

Re: firefighting crew

We had a similar type of risk in Texas and Evanston had a program with GL, Pollution, Professional, but you would have to go the an MGA and not sure if they write in Washington State. You would have to research that with the MGA. But it would have to go Surplus Lines. Property can probably be a stan...
by bkrigsman
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: TX - Workers Comp - Contractor
Replies: 4
Views: 8832

Re: TX - Workers Comp - Contractor

You can go to Texs Mutual and they can write a companion out of state policy through Argonaut.
by bkrigsman
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:33 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Amerisure Mutual
Replies: 2
Views: 9147

Re: Amerisure Mutual

We don't know of any MGA's with Amerisure. But we and other retail agents have access. Perhaps you can broker a deal with a retail agent.
ToTheInsKid, he was talking about Amerisure not Amerisafe, 2 totally different companies.
by bkrigsman
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Tower Erection Contractor
Replies: 3
Views: 8882

Re: Tower Erection Contractor

I have such a customer. GL & Umb will be hard to place in admitted market. Most carriers have declined. WC, Auto, Prop, IM Hartford-Construction or Travelers may be able to do those lines. We approached Zurich and they were quite competitive on the WC through the Tower Program. Also America 1st ...
by bkrigsman
Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: CA Electrical Contractor BOP/GL
Replies: 13
Views: 19209

Re: CA Electrical Contractor BOP/GL

@JAM Scottsdale offers Wage and Hour endorsement. Almost all wholesalers have access to Scottsdale
by bkrigsman
Tue May 08, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Licensed vs non licensed CSR ( CA)
Replies: 4
Views: 8153

Re: Licensed vs non licensed CSR ( CA)

It is also illegal in my state (Texas) unlicensed CSR's cannot discuss coverages at all. Not even a deductible.
by bkrigsman
Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: GYM
Replies: 4
Views: 4390

Re: GYM

Also K & K Agency writes all kinds of sports and recreational facilities. Try them.
800-440-5580
by bkrigsman
Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Should An Agency Specialize or have a Niche?
Replies: 12
Views: 14231

Re: Should An Agency Specialize or have a Niche?

Although in some ways it is beneficial to have a Niche, if this specialization goes south, it could cost you. For instance, my (2) former employers specialized in the construction arena. Well, due to the economy not much construction going on so they lost or reduced a big part of their business. So ...