New Markets

March 9, 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.

Vacant Commercial Property
Market Detail: Western Networked Insurance Services has an exclusive program for vacant properties. Phone quotes provided.
Available limits: As needed.
Carriers: Unable to disclose. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Alaska, Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Del., D.C., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Maine, Md., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Utah, Va., Wash., W. Va., Wis. and Wyo.
Contact: John Erickson at 530-274-6992 or e-mail John.Erickson@networkedins.com.

Horse Farms, Trainers & Events
Market Detail: Agri-Risk Services Inc. offers coverages for horse farms, trainers, clubs and events. Minimum premiums begin at $500.
Available limits: $300,000 to $1 million.
Carriers: Gemini Insurance Co. of Greenwich, CT. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Dr. Lance Allen at 913-897-1699 ext. 314 or e-mail lanceallen@agririsk.com.

Interpreters and Translators Professional Liability
Market Detail: Professional Program Insurance Brokerage offers professional liability coverage to interpreters and translators. Coverage is offered on a claims made basis and protects against claims alleging errors, omissions or negligent acts arising out of professional interpreting or translating services. Coverage can be included for the applicant, applicants owned company, employees and contractors. The option to include general liability is also available. Apps, quotes and purchase requests can all be done online. Minimum premium begins at $275.
Available limits: $250,000 to $1 million.
Carriers: Lloyds of London. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All except Alaska and Mississippi.
Contact: Susan Preston at 415-475-4300 or e-mail susan@medispa-ins.com.

Childcare Solutions
Market Detail: AFC Insurance Inc. offers an admitted package product for day care centers and nurseries. The package includes: property, general liability, abuse & molestation, professional liability, automobile, umbrella and accident coverage.
Available limits: As needed.
Carriers: AIG. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Mike VonFabian at 877-456-5323 or e-mail michael.vonfabian@afcins.com.

Mono-line Coastal Property
Market Detail: CATalyst Property Insurance from Venture Programs gives agents a commercial property, inland marine and incidental commercial general liability program for coastal property-driven risks. CATalyst can access many carriers to offer agent’s high-hazard, coastal and specialty property risks special form coverage including wind, flood and quake. A difference in conditions policy covering flood and quake exposures is available. Minimum premiums begin at $5,000 (higher in parts of Florida).
Available limits: $1 million to $500 million.
Carriers: More than 20 carriers. “A-” rated by A.M. Best (at minimum). Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Christian Capozzoli at 800-282-6247 ext. 262 or ccapozzoli@ventureprograms.com.

Security Guard & Alarm Liability
Market Detail: Izzo Insurance Services Inc. brings 25 years of specialization to agent’s 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 are also available. Minimum premiums begin at $2,500 and deductibles begin at $1,000.
Available limits: Starting at $1 million.
Carriers: 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 e-mail snewell@izzoinsurance.com.

Bars & Taverns, Clubs and Concerts
Market Detail: Kevin Davis Insurance Services offers a general liability program designed specifically for adult establishments. Target classes and activities include bars and taverns, clubs, concerts, nightclubs, promoters, rap concerts and other special events. Adult entertainment operations open 24/7 are also eligible. Full liquor liability coverage is available as is assault and battery protection (subject to a sublimit). Excess policies are also available.
Available limits: $1 million to $5 million.
Carriers: Unable to disclose. “A-” rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ariz., Calif., D.C., Fla., Ga., Hawaii, Mass., Nev., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Ohio, Ore., Pa., S.C., Texas, Va. and Wash.
Contact: Ezana Asfaw at 877-807-8708 ext. 6127 or e-mail easfaw@kdins.com.

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