General Liability News

General Star Upgrades XS Follow Form Liability Coverage

General Star Management Co. has rolled out its revamped XS Follow Form Liability policy. Underwritten by General Star’s Contract P&C Division, coverage is provided on a non-admitted basis in all states by General Star Indemnity Co. or General Star National …

NAS Allied Medical Facility to Offer GL on Occurrence Basis

NAS Insurance Services Allied Medical Facility is expanding its medical malpractice coverage to offer general liability coverage on an occurrence basis. Limits for professional and general liability up to $6 million are available. NAS is a product oriented, independent underwriting …

Aces Commercial Insurance Services Announces New Contractor GL Online Rate, Quote, & Bind Program

Costa Mesa, CA, 03/06/12 – Aces Commercial Insurance Services, a leading GA/Wholesale brokerage specializing in general liability markets, announces the launch of a new online, rate, quote, & bind program. The new program is already in effect and has been …

Low-Cost Online Commercial Lines Quoting Tool for P/C Agents Launched

The launch of a real-time commercial lines rater that gives agents access to a handful of large carriers was announced today by a division of Networked Insurance Agents. MyNTrack, a division of Grass Valley, Calif.-based Networked, integrates with the technology …

Maine Wreath-Making Firm Awarded $1M in Lawsuit Against L.L. Bean

A Maine wreath-making company has won a nearly $1 million judgment in a legal dispute with L.L. Bean over the production of wreaths and other products for the 2008 holiday season. A Maine Business and Consumer Court judge ordered the …

Statewide Expands into Washington with Contractor Insurance Services

Statewide Insurance Brokers, a provider of contractors insurance for general liability, workers compensation, commercial vehicle coverage and bonds, has expanded its contractor insurance services into Washington. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company has operated for more than 16 years in seven states, …

NIF Group Launches Social Services Product with Admiral Insurance

NIF Group, Inc., a program administrator and specialty brokerage firm, launched a new product to address retail agency’s needs in specific segments of the social service niche. Coverage will be provided on a non-admitted basis for general and professional liability …

Argo Launches Risk Management Program for Grocers

TheU.S. grocery and retail specialty division of Argo Insurance, a member of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has launched a large general liability deductible and self-insured retention (SIR) risk management program. The program targets grocery and supermarkets with risk management …

Wash. Agents Can File Contractors’ Proof of Insurance Online

Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has created an online system for insurance agents to create, cancel and reinstate general liability insurance certificates for contractors registered in the state. In Washington, all contractors must carry liability insurance and a …

Chartis Launches Hospitality Industry Coverage Enhancements

Chartis has introduced a series of coverage enhancements, developed by its Commercial Casualty division, to address the unique casualty exposures of the hospitality industry. The coverages are part of a suite of primary casualty solutions for real estate classes of …