New Markets

February 24, 2008

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.

EPLI Quick Indication
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona has the ability to indicate EPLI coverage on a wide range of risks with a simple phone call, e-mail or fax. The only information that is needed for this indication is: applicant’s name; employee count (full time/temporary, part-time/seasonal, independent/leased); location(s) where the applicant is located and class of business. Please contact the company for more information.
Dollars: $100,000 to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 e-mail mattg@travped.com.

Baseball/Softball Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: Francis L. Dean & Associates of Florida LLC is offering accident and participant liability coverage for both youth and adult baseball, softball and T-ball leagues. Independent teams also eligible. Occurrence-form participant liability up to $5,000,000 available. Packaged with accident insurance with limits up to $100,000. Optional abuse/molestation, hired and non-owned automobile liability coverage as well as discounted premiums for larger leagues.
Dollars: $1 million to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Brenda Dean at 877-671-3326 or e-mail Bdean@fdean.com.

Bowling Alley & Entertainment Centers
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates can offer property coverage including enhancements on bowling alleys. Coverage is available on older structures, coastal locations and ones that use oil based cleaners. Each policy can be custom tailored including backup of sewers, EDP equipment, outdoor signs, ordinance and equipment breakdown. The company will also customize coverage for snack bars, restaurant, lounges and banquet halls including food spoilage and ammonia contamination.
Dollars: $500,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: Lloyds of London rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All except New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware.
Contact: Douglas MacLachlan at 312-360-9696 or e-mail dougm@travped.com.

Courier Auto — Fleet and Non-Fleet
Nuts & Bolts: KBS International Corp is offering all auto coverages for courier/messenger delivery and logistics companies using top admitted carriers with stable, long-term track records insuring this industry niche. Symbols 1, 2 available for qualified risks. Hired and non-owned available. All other lines too (package, cargo, umbrella, EPLI, etc.). Co-brokers welcome. See what a specialist with over 30 years’ experience can do for you and your clients.
Dollars: $500,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Hawaii.
Contact: Peter Schlactus at 914-636-6262, ext. 3010 or e-mail peter@CourierInsurance.com.

Flat Bed
Nuts & Bolts: RLI Insurance is offering deductibles starting at $2,500. Lines of business offered: auto liability, non-trucking liability (owner operator program), general liability (CGL), physical damage, trailer interchange, following form excess liability. Limited to 20 units or more.
Dollars: $300,000 to $10 million.
Carrier: RLI rated “A” by A. M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Alaska, Hawaii and Massachusetts.
Contact: David Williams at 404-443-1005 or e-mail david_williams@rlicorp.com.

Architects & Engineers Quick Indication
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona has the ability to indicate a variety of A&E risks with the following information: 1) applicant’s name and address; 2) class of business including a brief description of professional activities; 3) gross billings; 4) claims history if any; and 5) prior carrier information if applicable.
Dollars: $500,000 to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All except Rhode Island, Delaware and New Hampshire.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 or e-mail mattg@travped.com.

Liquor Liability w/Assault and Battery
Nuts & Bolts: United States Liability Insurance is writing liquor liability for 30 years with A&B coverage. Included are nightclubs, bowling alleys, private clubs, restaurants, retail stores, etc.
Dollars: $25,000 to $1 million.
Carrier: Mt. Vernon rated “A++” by A. M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Contact: Mike Craddock at 888-523-5545 or e-mail mikec@usli.com.

Bar/Tavern & Nightclub, Restaurant
Nuts & Bolts: Eastern Premiere Group Inc. is offering coverage for commercial property, commercial general liability, liquor liability written on one policy. Accounts with dancing and entertainment are eligible. Available as a package. Optional features available include: equipment breakdown – includes food spoilage up to $25,000; money and securities coverage; glass; valuable papers coverage; accounts receivables coverage; signs; employee dishonesty coverage; stop gap liability and more.
Dollars: Up to $2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” to “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.
Contact: Tam Duong at 714-564-3267 or e-mail tduong@epicins.com.

Liquid Bulk Tanker
Nuts & Bolts: RLI is offering coverage for liquid bulk tankers that excludes hazardous liquids. Coverage is available for fleets larger than 20 units. Deductibles are available starting at $2,500. Lines of business offered include auto liability, non-trucking liability (owner operator program), general liability, physical damage, and more.
Dollars: $300 to $10 million.
Carrier: Rated “A+” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All, but Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Dan Meyer at 404-443-1016 or e-mail dan_meyer@rlicorp.com.

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