My New Markets

April 6, 2009

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.

Child Welfare Organizations
Market Detail: Markel Insurance Co. offers agents access to a program for not-for-profit child welfare organizations such as boys and girls clubs, community programs, counseling services, family service agencies, group homes, residential care facilities, Head Start programs and shelters. Available coverage includes general liability, umbrella, sexual abuse/molestation, directors and officers, special events, professional liability, property, key employee replacement, auto, crime and business income. Minimum premiums and deductibles vary based on the risk.
Available limits: Based on risk.
Carriers: Markel Insurance Co. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: All except Hawaii.
Contact: Rhonda Sciortino at 804-339-0534 or e-mail rsciortino@markelcorp.com.

Roll Offs – Debris Removal
Market Detail: Trinity Transportation Services LLC connects agents to a full line of auto coverages for this specialty niche – roll off operators. Auto liability, physical damage and property damage coverages are available. Minimum premiums begin at $150,000.
Available limits: $100,000 to $1 million.
Carriers: QBE the Americas. “A” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted.
States: Ala., Ariz., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Maine, Md., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Nev., N.H., N.M., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., Wis. and Wyo.
Contact: Patricia Busche at 904-272-7797 or e-mail trish@trinitytransp.com.

Garage Clients
Market Detail: USX/S offers a competitive garage program encompassing many risk classes. Eligibility includes new or used car dealerships, repair shops, impound yards, accessory dealers, farm equipment sales or repair, motorcycle sales or repair, valet operations (including on-street exposures), auctions, emergency vehicle sales or repair, RV sales or repair and many other classes.
Available limits: Not provided.
Carriers: Unable to disclose. “A-” rated by A.M. Best. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Sandy Hupcej at 440-888-7300 or e-mail SandyH@USXS.net.

Watercraft Programs
Market Detail: Burns & Wilcox offers agents access to a watercraft insurance program that provides specialized coverage for a broad range of yachts and motorized boats that includes: houseboats, airboats, sailboats, outboards/inboards, jet skis/wave runners, etc. Coverage is available to “problem operators” and replacement cost can be provided for boats new to three years old.
Available limits: Not provided.
Carriers: Unable to disclose. “A++” rated by A.M. Best. Admitted and non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Donna Dodd 770-650-7511 ext. 2236 or e-mail dldodd@burns-wilcox.com.

Nursing Homes/Assisted Living
Market Detail: US Risk Brokers Inc.‘s Houston office offers an exclusive in-house underwriting program designed specifically for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities and CCRC’s. US Risk also gives agents access to an exclusive miscellaneous medical malpractice program. Eligible classes include: home healthcare agencies, staffing agencies, and many more.
Carriers: Underwriters at Lloyds. No rating provided. Non-admitted.
States: All.
Contact: Sheila Boatman at 281-249-4933 or e-mail sheilab@usrisk.com.

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