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August 4, 2025

Armored Car Services

Market Detail: For more than 25 years, The Mechanic Group has specialized in delivering custom-built private security insurance programs to armed and unarmed security guard, private investigation, intelligence, electronic security, alarm installation and monitoring and security consulting firms. Today, they are one of the leading insurance providers to all of these communities, working as an MGA for agents and brokers seeking a market for these insureds. Coverages include: E&O, commercial excess, CGL, workers’ comp, fidelity bonds, D&O, umbrella, liability, contractors license bonds, EPLI.

Available Limits: Not disclosed.

Carrier: Admitted and Non-admitted.

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Contact: Marc Katz, mkatz@mechanicgroup.com, 800-214-0207

Mobile Homes, Motorcycles

Market Detail: Aegis Security Insurance Company has been providing insurance protection since 1977. Licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, they insure a variety of products including manufactured homes, select dwellings, motorcycles, travel trailers and more. Sign on to www.aegisfirst.com and quote, bind and access policy information online. Contact achase@neee.com to receive a username and password.

Available Limits: Not disclosed.

Carrier: AEGIS, Rated A by AM Best

States: Motorcycle: Prod. Code 18 – Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Manufactured Home: Prod. Code 21 – Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Contact: Allyson Chase, marketing@neee.com, 800-548-4301

Hard to Write, Lapse Workers’ Compensation

Market Detail: High mods, bad claims history, lapse or even start-ups. Specializing in workers’ compensation and offering competitive options for high-hazard industries.

Program highlights: A-rated carrier, 95% approval rate for standard market declinations, tailored workers’ compensation programs, proactive claims management, competitive rates, above average commissions, pay-as-you-go billing, coverage across multiple states, no need for annual audits and access to discounted workers’ compensation premiums.

Available Limits: $12,000 minimum premium; $2.5 million maximum premium.

Carrier: Lions, Sunz, Prescient National, Chubb, AIG and State National; Admitted; Rated A by AM Best.

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia except Alaska and Hawaii.

Contact: Evan Swan, proposals@cprbrokers.com, 714-928-3858

Fire & Rescue Insurance Program

Market Detail: Amynta EOB’s Fire & Rescue Insurance Program has been custom-designed for Departments throughout the U.S. that serve a population of 25,000 or less. We have a comprehensive program including both P&C and Accident & Sickness.

Eligibility: Volunteer departments (up to 20% career will be considered); services population less than 25,000; preferred serviced population less than 5,000; wellness/safety culture; prefer volunteer organizations with no emergency medical services or ambulance exposure; second tier preferred provides only basic life support; written bylaws reviewed by outside counsel; prefer no converted vehicles; training for bariatric patient handling

Available Limits: Not disclosed.

Carrier: Not disclosed.

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Contact: Mark Harrington, mark.harrington@amyntagroup.com, 607-749-9080

Public Auto Liability Coverage

Market Detail: For many organizations, the most serious bodily injury or property damage losses are the result of automobile accidents. Shelly, Middlebrooks & O’Leary provides commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage for all classes of airport transportation. Contact their office to discuss shuttle bus, van or limo transportation accounts.

Coverages: Auto liability limits up to $5 million; commercial auto liability; physical damage; general liability; excess auto and general liability.

Risk appetite: SMO is well-positioned to provide insurance solutions for a wide range of public auto businesses, including airport shuttles, courtesy auto, entertainer/athlete bus, limousines, non-emergency medical transport, taxicabs and wilderness expedition buses. Has pen.

Available Limits: Auto liability limits up to $5 million.

Carrier: Not disclosed.

States: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

Contact: Brittinee Stacey, bstacey@shellyins.com, 904-519-4341

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