New Markets

April 7, 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.

Sports and Recreation
Nuts & Bolts: Sadler Sports and Recreation is offering sports and recreation insurance. The company offers online quotes and issuance of proof of coverage documents. No more hassles filling out a long application just to get a quote and waiting weeks to get your proof of coverage documents. Coverage is available for the following; sports teams, leagues, sports camps and clinics, hosted tournaments and accident only.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Brennan Hall at 800-622-7370 or e-mail sales@sadleragent.com.

Commercial Auto and Dump Trucks
Nuts & Bolts: Appalachian Underwriters is offering coverage for commercial auto and dump trucks through Appalachian Underwriters.
Dollars: Up to $1 million.
Carrier: Sparta Insurance rated “A-” IX by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Alaska and Hawaii.
Contact: Walt Sams at 888-376-9633, ext. 7420 or e-mail walt.sams@appund.com.

Condominiums
Nuts & Bolts: New reduced rates and new reduced minimum premiums for commercial umbrella coverage for condominiums, co-ops, apartment buildings and commercial real estate.
Dollars: $5 million to $100 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ala., Ark., Calif., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Ill., Ind., Iowa, Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., Ohio, Pa., R.I., Tenn., Texas, Va., Wash., D.C., W.V.
Contact: James O’Neill at 866-431-8100 or e-mail jimo@newempiregroup.com.

Restaurants
Nuts & Bolts: New Empire Group is offering commercial umbrella coverage for restaurants.
Dollars: $5 million to $10 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ala., Ariz., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Ga., Ill., Ind., Iowa, Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., Ohio, Pa., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Va., Wash., W.V.
Contact: James O’Neill at 516-431-8300 or e-mail jimo@newempiregroup.com.

Farm and Ranch Program
Nuts & Bolts: Chopra Insurance Brokerage Inc. is offering one of the most comprehensive programs available in the market for farm and ranch. The package policy covers the dwelling and contents, as well as outbuildings, liability, livestock and farm equipment. Coverage enhancements include a $2,500 limit on fire department service charge; cab glass on mobile machinery; up to $500 on contents of freezers located in insured’s resident premises; $2,000 limit on farm records; $150 for outdoor radio and TV equipment at main dwelling; $1,000 credit card, bank fund transfer card, forgery and counterfeit money coverage and $250 debris removal to remove trees from dwelling.
Dollars: Up to $5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: Ala., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ken., La., Maine., Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.M., N.C., Ohio, Okla., Pa., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Utah, Vt., Va., Wash., W.V., Wis.
Contact: John Upchurch at 818-551-4588 or e-mail Jupchurch@choprainsurance.com.

Explosives
Nuts & Bolts: Lancer Insurance Co. and Nobel Insurance Services has delivered on the promise to provide a quality insurance program focused on meeting the needs of the commercial explosives industry for more than a quarter of a century. A division of the Lancer Insurance Company, Nobel provides general liability, automobile and excess liability coverages to manufacturers, distributors and users of explosives designed for the construction and mining industry.
Dollars: Up to $1 million general liability.
Carrier: Lancer Insurance Co. rated “A-” VIII by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Charlie Pollard at 972-644-0434, ext. 21 or e-mail cpollard@lancer-ins.com.

Ambulance Risk Package Product
Nuts & Bolts: Travis-Pedersen and Associates of Arizona can offer a combination product for emergency and non-emergency medical transportation risks as well as air ambulances. Available coverages include product liability, general liability and abuse/molestation. Coverage is also available for loading and unloading when this is excluded from the auto liability carrier’s policy. Risks are rated on emergency calls, non-emergency calls, or gross revenues.
Dollars: $1 million to $ 5 million.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Matt Gervin at 480-281-3850 or e-mail mattg@travped.com.

Valet, Self Parking
Nuts & Bolts: Crump Insurance Services Inc. has partnered a program called Parking Alliance Risk Control (PARC). This program provides a special form for the unique liability coverages needed for parking entities. Eligible classes include: park and fly operations; restaurant valet; hotel valet; special event valet operators; and self parking.
Dollars: $1 million/$2 million.
Carrier: Rated “A++” by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Cathy Perry at 877-247-9772 or e-mail theone@crumpins.com.

Mexico Insurance
Nuts & Bolts: ADA VIS Global Enterprises Inc. specializes in providing U.S. and Mexico insurance for travelers on both sides of the border. The company is licensed in 50 states and can bind a policy and get it to you within the same business day.
Dollars: Varies.
Carrier: Rated “A” by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Marty Adair at 800-909-4457 e-mail madair@adavisglobal.com.

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