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September 8, 2025

Cyber Insurance for SMBs

Market Detail: Expand offerings with cyber insurance that’s smart, seamless, and tailored for SMBs. Cyber insurance can feel complex; K2 Cyber makes it easy with a straightforward application process that saves time and effort, making it easy to bind policies quickly in three minutes or less. Full cyber protection that’s as easy to sell as a BOP endorsement, offering robust coverage without the usual complexities. Policies include AI-driven protections, proven to prevent claims by enforcing risk prevention and readiness measures.

Protect clients from business and personal cyber threats–no separate policies needed. K2 Cyber is the first to fully integrate both into one policy. Available in all 50 states with coverage from top-rated carriers. Designed for clients generating up to $100 million in revenue, across most industries (excluding adult entertainment, gambling, and crypto), with limits up to $3 million. Cyber insurance is the fastest-growing insurance segment, and K2 Cyber gives you the tools to tap into this booming market. Has pen.

Available Limits: Up to $3 million.

Carrier: Non-admitted.

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Contact: Ray Lynch, ray@k2cyber.ai

Sexual Abuse & Molestation

Market Detail: PPIB offers stand-alone Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) coverage, purpose-built to address the evolving liability exposures faced by businesses that interact with clients, customers, or third parties. With flexible limits, broad protection, and a streamlined application process, this policy is designed to respond to the reputational and financial risks that can arise, even from allegations alone.

Program benefits include up to $1 million/$3 million limits, low minimum premiums, excess liability, and coverages available in all states. Covered industries include independent contractors, construction, transportation, education, financial/ business offices, health clubs, day care centers, hotels/resorts, family, entertainment, manufacturers/distributors, retail stores, salons/spa, health care, sports clubs, non-profit organizations, and more. Bringing added value with ePlace Solutions included with all policies: training for employees and management, recruiting and hiring tools, employee toolbox–24/7 access to SML prevention tools and expert SML advice to help prevent SML claims. Has pen.

Available Limits: $1 million/$3 million.

Carrier: Professional Program Insurance Brokerage (PPIB).

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Contact: Susan Etter, info@ppibcorp.com, 415-475-4300

Longleaf Forestry Insurance Logging Equipment Program

Market Detail: Over 30 years of experience in the logging industry. Offering inland marine coverage for logging and forestry-related clients. Broad appetite. Fast quotes. Ultra Competitive Pricing. A carrier.

Inland marine program highlights: high in-house underwriting authority, earthquake and flood included, valuation at actual cash value, 90% co-insurance, minimum premium $500, broad underwriting appetite, 30-day coverage for newly purchased equipment, and ultra-competitive rates.

Available Limits: Not disclosed.

Carrier: Lloyd’s of London, rated A by AM Best. Non-admitted.

States: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Contact: Jeremiah O’Donovan, jeremiah.odonovan@specialtymarketmanagers.com, 877-298-1318

Firearms Business Insurance

Market Detail: Property and commercial general liability insurance for firearms dealers, wholesalers, ranges, trap and skeet fields, sporting clays, clubs, gunsmiths, ammunition manufacturers, reloaders, instructors, firearms manufacturers, and importers. The company has over 40 years of experience insuring the firearms industry. Endorsed by the NSSF. Has pen.

Available Limits: $1,000 minimum premium; $10 million maximum premium.

Carrier: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. Admitted.

States: All 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Contact: Joseph Chiarello, info@jcinsco.com, 908-352-4444

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