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March 26, 2007

Long Haul Trucking Program
Nuts and Bolts: M.J. Hall and Co. Inc. has a long haul trucking program for long haul truckers garaged in California. The program covers liability, physical damage, cargo and trucker’s general liability. The program also covers: Ag haulers, intermodal operations, flatbed operations and oversized/overweight operations. Fleets up to 50 units are acceptable. Other transportation markets include local and long haul truckers domiciled in California, public auto (non-emergency medical, taxi, charter bus), excess auto, garage (service and dealer including GKLL and DOL) and business auto.

Dollars: Limits up to $1 million; $1,000 Standard deductible for specified perils and collision
Carrier: Rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Calif.
Contact: Shannon Nauta, 209-948-8108 ext. 141, snauta@mjhallandcompany.com

Real Estate Appraiser
Nuts & Bolts: AMIS, Alliance Marketing and Insurance Services is offering broader package policies for real estate appraisers handling residential and commercial property. The policy is underwritten by an “A-” VII surplus line insurer and is available in 48 states. It has commercial general liability coupled with errors and omissions and is written on occurrence forms. The policy’s professional liability coverage is designed to meet the needs of real estate appraisers. Miscellaneous property coverage is available.

Dollars: Up to $5 million
Carrier: Rated “A-” VII by A.M. Best. Non-admitted
States: All, except Del. and Wyo.
Contact: Bill West, 800-843-8550, e-mail bwest@amiscorp.com

Architects & Engineers
Nuts & Bolts: King Support System Insurance Services has a professional liability program for architects, interior designers and landscape architects, land surveyors and licensed construction managers, civil, structural, electrical, HVAC, mechanical and other miscellaneous engineering services.

Dollars: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A-” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: California.
Contact: Sara Doyle at 949-488-2255 or e-mail PL@kinginsuranceca.com.

Lawyers Professional Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: Shand Morahan & Co. Inc., underwriting manager of Evanston Insurance Co., has revamped lawyers professional liability program, now called Designed Protection for law firms. Targeting difficult-to-place attorneys and law firms, the program features a competitive policy form and application, as well as three risk management enhancements. The risk management components are available free-of-charge to all Evanston policyholders.

Dollars: Up to $5 million
Carrier: Coverage is provided by Evanston Insurance Co., rated “A” XII by A. M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All
Contact: Mark Henderson at 847-572-6187, e-mail: mhenderson@marketcorp.com.

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