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June 18, 2007

Privacy Protection

Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance is offering privacy protection insurance that includes coverage for: electronic and non-electronic security events including phishing, social engineering and physical theft. Sub-limited coverage for 1798* security breach, breach of statute including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Gramm Leach Bliley Act of 1999. Breach of confidence, or violation/infringement of any rights to privacy. Infringement of intellectual property rights, dress, cyber squatting, moral rights violations or any act of passing-off defamation. Negligent transmission of a computer virus, worm, logic bomb or Trojan horse is also covered.

Dollars: $1 million to $10 million.

Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.

States: All.

Contact: Fred Fisher at 310-322-1301 or e-mail ffisher@e-o.com.

Parking and Valet Operators Program

Nuts & Bolts: U.S. Risk Brokers is now offering general liability and garage keepers legal liability on a broadened, ISO-based form that has been tailored to meet the coverage needs of businesses engaged in the parking of customers’ cars including self-parking garages and lots, assisted parking, valet parking, and special-events parking.

Dollars: Varies.

Carrier: Fireman’s Fund Group rated “A” XV by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.

States: All.

Contact: Connie Chalayan at 949-863-0020, ext. 201 or e-mail conniec@usrisk.com.

Boiler & Machinery

Nuts & Bolts: Travelers is now offering boiler & machinery equipment breakdown coverage for clients ranging from small Main Street operations to Fortune 100 companies.

Dollars: Varies.

Carrier: Travelers, rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.

States: All.

Contact: Jason Angilan at 913-402-4949 or e-mail BOILER@travelers.com.

Family Entertainment Centers

Nuts & Bolts: A program specifically tailored for family fun centers and endorsed by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is available through American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services Inc. Types of coverages available include: general liability; excess/umbrella; liquor liability; commercial auto; property. Various deductible/SIR options.

Dollars: $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate/$5 million excess.

Carrier: Rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.

States: All.

Contact: C.J. Mills at 800-245-2744 or e-mail cmills@amerspec.com.

Artisan Contractors

Nuts & Bolts: Conway E&S Inc. is now offering artisan contractors’ supplemental coverage. New business is accepted.

Dollars: Varies.

Carrier: Rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.

States: Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Contact: Heidi Varner at 724-779-9700.
or e-mail hvarner@conwayes.com.

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