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January 27, 2014

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Crane Defender
Market Detail: Ascinsure Specialty Risk has an exclusive general liability/auto program designed specifically for the crane industry and is based on more than 15 years of experience. Ascinsure has admitted (45 states) and non-admitted capabilities.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Various.
States: All states except Hawaii.
Contact: Chuck Weisenborn at 877-372-0517 or email: chuck@ascinsure.com.

Excess Liability
Market Detail: Gridiron Insurance Underwriters offers an “Easy Excess” online quote, bind and issue E-Portal that provides up to $5 million in excess liability follow-form capacity for over 500 different ISO codes.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $5 million.
Carrier: Rockhill.
States: Ala., Calif., Colo., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., N.C., Nev., N.J., N.Y., Ore., Pa., Texas, S.C., Va., and Wash.
Contact: David DeMott at 954-473-3653 or email: ddemott@gridironins.com.

Contractors Vehicles, Trucks
Market Detail: Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency (PGIA) offers insurance contracts backed with an A++ financial rating by A.M. Best. Coverages include: commercial auto insurance; garage liability; general liability; motor truck cargo; prize indemnification; and a commercial liability/property/package.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: Ariz., Calif., Nev., and Ore.
Contact: Customer service at 800-354-4844.

Kit/Replicas/Custom Cars – Physical Damage
Market Detail: American Collectors Insurance specializes in insurance for collector vehicles, antique and custom motorcycles, and collectibles such as automobilia, figurines, die cast cars, model trains and more.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: All states.
Contact: Laura Bergan at 800-360-2277 or email: laura.b@americancollectors.com.

UtilitySure: Utility Insurance
Market Detail: Willis Programs’ UtilitySure program includes coverage that meets the needs of natural gas distribution. Coverage available includes: boiler & machinery, public officials, workers’ comp, GL, inland marine, property, umbrella, auto commercial-standard, railroad protective liability.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted.
States: All states.
Contact: Customer service 603-334-3000.

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