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Speaker and Entertainer No-Show, Cancellation Coverage
Market Detail: HCC Specialty Underwriters can provide coverage for non-appearance cancellation coverage for key speakers and entertainers for events, in addition to its standard event cancellation policy.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted.
States: All states.
Contact: Melissa Maybury at 781-994-6000 or e-mail: mmaybury@hccsu.com.
Esthetician
Market Detail: International Beauty Brokerage offers professional liability for esthetician services; such as facials, waxing, threading, microdermabrasion, use of facial machines, etc. Policies are written on an occurrence basis, not claims made, with an admitted company, not surplus lines.
Available limits: Minimum $500,000, maximum $1 million.
Carrier: Topa Insurance Co.
States: Ariz., Calif., and Nev.
Contact: Robert Marks at 800-552-8870 or e-mail: ibbi@sbcglobal.net.
Chemical Manufacturers, Distributors Commercial General Liability
Market Detail: Risk Retention Group, Consumer Specialties Insurance Co. provides chemical manufacturers and distributors with a reliable source of liability insurance. Also includes product liability and umbrella.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Consumer Specialties Insurance Co., (Risk Retention Group).
States: All states.
Contact: Victoria Grissom at 866-323-2754 or e-mail: Coordinator vgrissom@cspa.org.
Collegiate Athletic Programs
Market Detail: CGA Associates has brought on Roger Shockley to head up its College Accident Program which offers insurance for collegiate athletic programs for colleges and universities throughout the United States. CGA launched its new program in May. CGA Associates will have underwriting authority for an “A” rated insurance company in which they will be able to rate, quote, bind and issue policies in house. Shockley has more than 10 years experience in the field.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted.
States: All states.
Contact: Roger Shockley at 800-684-1404 or e-mail: roger@cgaassociates.com.
United Motorcoach Assoc. Workers’ Comp Insurance
Market Detail: KF&B Inc. provides workers’ compensation coverage for public auto accounts. It is an endorsed carrier for United Motorcoach Association members. “A” rated and licensed throughout the United States. Minimum premium of $2,500 is required.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: PMA Insurance Group.
States: All states.
Contact: Ron Schwarz at 877-242-7700 or e-mail: rschwarz@kfbins.com.
Special Events
Market Detail: Roush Insurance Services offers general liability, liquor liability, inland marine, property, and excess liability. It can insure art exhibits, arts and crafts shows, animal shows, auto shows, bazaars, boat shows, carnivals, Christmas tree lots, circuses, concerts, contests, conventions, dances, exhibitions, fairs, fashion shows, festivals, flea markets, haunted houses, recitals, tournaments, trade shows and wedding receptions.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted and non-admitted available.
States: Ill., Ind. and Ohio.
Contact: Gail Pierce at 317-776-6880 ext. 18 or e-mail: gail.pierce@roushins.com.
Boys & Girls Clubs
Market Detail: Riverport Insurance Co. provides a package of property, general liability, sexual abuse and molestation, professional liability, automobile, crime, and excess liability coverages to boys and girls clubs through its Human Services Program. Riverport Insurance Co. is a W.R. Berkley Co.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Riverport Insurance Co.
States: Ark., Ariz., Calif., Colo., Conn., D.C., Ga., Hawaii, Idaho, Ill., Iowa, Kan., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., N.C., N.D., Neb., Nev., N.M., Ohio, Ore., Pa., S.D., S.C., Tenn., Utah, Va., Wis.
Contact: Kathryn Benvenuti at 612-766-3331 or e-mail: kbenvenuti@riverportinsurance.com.
Personal Umbrella
Market Detail: Appalachian Underwriters offers Xpressumbrella.com personal umbrellas for standard, preferred and high risk applicants. The policy can be easily quoted online at www.xpressumbrella.com.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $10 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, admitted.
States: All states but Alaska, D.C., Hawaii, La., and W.Va.
Contact: Erin Riden at 865-425-1066 or e-mail: erin.riden@appund.com.
Equipment Rental and Sales
Market Detail: Hays Cos.’s program is for aerial equipment rental yards (rental/sales/service) without operator. They can handle other kinds of equipment such as forklifts, generators, compressors, etc., but the majority of revenue needs to be generated from aerials/scissor lifts. Hays can do general liability, umbrella, auto, property and inland marine. The company requires Acord, equipment list, three to five years loss runs, copy of rental agreement (front and back side), and maintenance checklists.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted.
States: All but Alaska, Hawaii and N.Y.
Contact: Debbie Szyszka at 312-376-8648 or e-mail: dszyszka@hayscompanies.com.
Tattoo & Body Piercing Program
Market Detail: Stratus Insurance Services provides general liability, professional liability and property insurance for tattoo artists and piercers.
Available limits: Minimum $500,000.
Carrier: CNA E&S.
States: All states.
Contact: Chris Van Leeuwen at 801-763-1375 or email: chrisvl@stratusins.com.
U.S. and International Products
Market Detail: MarketScout can offer coverage worldwide for U.S.-based companies. It provides both general liability and products coverages for foreign claims. Coverage is available in many countries and jurisdictions. MarkeScout uses an internationally recognized adjusting company in respective jurisdictions.
Available limits: Minimum $1 million, maximum $2 million.
Carrier: Unable to disclose, non-admitted.
States: All states but Conn.
Contact: John Gaskill at 972-934-4212 or e-mail: jgaskill@marketscout.com.
Logging Operations
Market Detail: Keith D. Petersen & Co. Inc. has been offering comprehensive coverage for all facets of the forest products industry through insurance agencies and brokers since 1939. Forest products customers of Keith D. Peterson & Co. are provided with one of the most comprehensive programs in the industry. Commitment to risk management.
Available limits: As needed.
Carrier: Unable to disclose.
States: All states but Alaska, D.C., Hawaii, La., and W.Va.
Contact: Preston Herrington at 804-643-7800 or e-mail: preston.herrington@keithdpeterson.com.
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