New Markets

December 23, 2007

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com.

Recruiters
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona LLC is offering a recruiters’ professional liability package product that is specifically designed for permanent employment placement firms with up to $3 million in revenues. This product is for recruiters and permanent placement firms placing: clerical professionals, management positions, data processors, information technology professionals, sales associates, and many others. E&O/EPL/BOP coverages are available.
Dollars: $100,000 to $ 3 million.
Carrier: Rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 or e-mail mattg@travped.com.

Monthly Pay Renters Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering a List Bill Monthly Pay Renters Insurance Program that allows coverage for all residents of an apartment complex on a list bill, monthly pay basis. No credit score underwriting necessary. Three levels of coverage is available including various personal property, general liability and med pay limits.
Dollars: $10,000 to $50,000.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Thomas Bradshaw at 877-498-6900 or e-mail thom@tcbins.com.

Fishing Guides
Nuts & Bolts: The Midland Management Corp. offers a product for fishing guides, tournament anglers, and sport fish risks. The product offers flexible coverage options, a variety of deductibles, and is affordable.
Dollars: Up to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All, except Florida.
Contact: Brandon Davis at 800-800-4007 or e-mail bsdavis@midman.com.

Worldwide Terrorism Coverage
Nuts & Bolts: Chopra Insurance Brokerage Inc. is offering stand-alone worldwide terrorism coverage, non-Marine terrorism risk worldwide coverage. Broader coverage is offered than TRIA including domestic terrorism and fire. Additional coverage can be obtained such as public employer’s liability following a terrorist act; also war on land can be insured. Chemical and biological terrorism coverage is available.
Dollars: Up to $100 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.M., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., D.C., W.V., Wis.
Contact: John Upchurch at 818-551-4588 or Jupchurch@choprainsurance.com.

Preferred Restaurants — Liquor Liability
Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering a program for liquor liability on preferred restaurants. Competitive restaurant rates are available on this class. Assault or battery coverage included. No deductible. Defense costs are outside the policy limits. Employees are automatically covered as an insured on the policy. Policy includes expanded definition of bodily injury, per location aggregate, prompt quotes.
Dollars: $100,000 to $2 million.
Carrier: International Excess Agency Inc. rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Calif., Fla., N.Y., Ohio, Penn., Texas.
Contact: Kenneth Kukral at 216-797-9700 or e-mail Ken@internationalexcess.com.

Architects’ Employment Liability
Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance Brokers Inc. is offering employment practice liability coverage for architects and engineers with third party extensions provided in conjunction with errors and omissions coverage with segregated limits.
Dollars: $500,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Fred Fisher at 310-322-1301 or e-mail ffisher@e-o.com.

Contractors’ Pollution Liability
Nuts & Bolts: Sloan Mason has a provision of contractors’ pollution liability for oilfield diving and sub-sea contractors of all types. For full underwriting review and the best quote, the company requires a CPL supplemental application and five year currently valued carrier issued loss runs (if applicable). Minimum deductible is $5,000.
Dollars: $1 million/$2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A+” XI by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Sloan Mason’s San Diego office at Michael@sloanmason.com or seth@sloanmason.com.

Weddings and Wedding Receptions
Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates Inc is offering wedding and wedding reception insurance including host liquor. From $250 for a one day wedding event or $295.00 for a 3 day package. This $1 million liability program is perfect for weddings of all sizes. Easy to rate and policies may be issued within hours.
Dollars: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Shannon Morford at 800-745-2409, ext. 122 or e-mail Smorford@fdean.com.

Tattoo & Body Piercing
Nuts & Bolts: Professional Program Insurance Brokerage has announced enhancements to its tattoo and body piercing program. Broader property coverage is available including coverage for property of others, property in transit at conventions and computer equipment. The professional liability also has been enhanced to allow for greater credit options for multi artists and lower rates for teaching coverage.
Dollars: Up to $1 million/$3 million.
Carrier: Lloyds rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Jennifer Schoenthal at 415-475-4300 or e-mail Jennifer@tattoo-ins.com.

D&O Private Company
Nuts & Bolts: Monitor Liability Managers is offering D&O coverage for private companies.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Admiral Insurance rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Producer Development at 847-806-6590 or e-mail info@monitorliability.com.

Property Managers Program
Nuts & Bolts: JGS Insurance & Preferred Property Programs is offering a business owners policy with professional liability limits up to $10 million for professional or general liability. Coverages for BOP include: automobile; equipment breakdown/boiler & machinery; crime/fiduciary as well as professional or errors and omission.
Dollars: $1 million to $10 million.
Carrier: Rated “A+” XV by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Carmen Suarez at 888-548-2465 or e-mail csuarez@jgsinsurance.com.

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