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October 8, 2007 Insurance Journal East Edition

From the October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal • East Edition

Insurance Journal • East Edition • October 8, 2007

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Trade and Professional Associations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking general liability coverage to a long-term care facility seeking more complex products and services. Each program is tailored to the needs of the client and is managed by a dedicated team. Dollars: Varies. Carrier: CNA rated "A" by A. M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Sharon Fine at 800-432-7465 or e-mail Sharon_Fine@aon.com. Environmental Consultants-Contractors Nuts & Bolts: As part of the comprehensive coverage care suite of products, ELM Insurance Brokers has an addition to its errors and omissions/directors and officers/ employment practices liability/crime and fiduciary suite, environmental liability for consultants and contractors' on a third-party liability basis including general liability potential first-party coverage for site pollution liability. Dollars: $500,000 to $25 million. Carrier: Rated "A+" by A.M. Best. Non-admitted. States: All. Contact: Fred Fisher at 310-322-1301 or e-mail ffisher@e-o.com. Above and Underground Storage Tank Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services' coverage can be used to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency financial responsibility requirements, as well as first-party and third-party cleanup costs. Customer profile includes: city, county, municipalities, condominiums, gas stations and convenience stores, golf courses, heavy equipment contractors, hospitals, hotels, motor vehicle dealers and schools. Dollars: Up to $2 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All, except Hawaii. Contact: Jenny Roberts at 904-224-8970 or e-mail jenny.roberts@usassure.com. OCP & Railroad Protective Liability Nuts & Bolts: A market for OCP and railroad protective liability is available with an admitted market. Visit www.123ocp.com to download and submit the online application. Dollars: Up to $2 million. Carrier: Mid Continent, a member of Great American Insurance Group rated "A" IX by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All, except New York and Washington. Contact: Susan Jones at 866-883-7692 or e-mail support@123ocp.com. Medical Staffing Professional Liability Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering claims-made allied healthcare stand-alone professional liability insurance. A professional liability/general liability combo program is also available. Dollars: $100,000 to $10 million. Carrier: Lloyds of London rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted and nonadmitted. States: All, except Alaska. Contact: Kenneth Kukral at 216-797-9700 or e-mail Ken@internationalexcess.com. Preferred Lawyers Market Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance Brokers is offering a new market for preferred attorneys in firms with 10 or fewer attorneys. The market includes administrative law, appellate work, criminal, domestic relations, immigration, lobbyists, labor law, mediation/arbitration, non-banking, and workers' compensation. Dollars: $500,000 to $5 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: Ala., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., Md., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Pa., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Va., D.C., W.Va., Wis., Wyo. Contact: Clancy Marie Johannsen at 310-322-1301 or e-mail cjohannsen@e-o.com. Hurricane and Wind Coverage Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering hurricane and wind coverage available in all coastal states. The company can write separately or in conjunction with property including bodily injury and EE-commercial, habitational, manufacturing, schools, warehouses, etc. Dollars: $5 million to $100,000 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: Ala., Calif., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Miss., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., Texas, Va., Wash. Contact: Stephen Pierce at: 800-227-4938 e-mail spierce@themaplewoodgroup.com. Entertainment Program Nuts & Bolts: G.J. Sullivan Co., excess and surplus, is offering a market for the entertainment industry with a focus on small end film production operations (under $15 million in production cost), entertainment support and low/medium exposure entertainers and venues. Dollars: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate. Carrier: Travelers rated "A+" XV by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Ken Meeker at 858-586-0828, ext. 2011 or e-mail meekerk@es.gjs.com. Broker/Dealer and Registered Rep E&O Nuts & Bolts: A new errors and omissions program for broker/dealer firms with 100 or fewer registered representatives is available. The program includes supervisory coverage for the broker/dealer; wrongful acts include libel, slander, defamation, disparagement or violation of a right to privacy; and prelitigation assistance up to $10,000 annually for legal counsel to address disciplinary proceedings and responses to subpoenas. Optional coverages (s/t underwriting) include coverage for real estate investment trusts, limited partnerships and direct private placements; trade error coverage; full discretionary authority coverage; full prior acts coverage (subject to proof of insurance); abd transitional coverage for notices submitted to prior carrier (limited basis only). Dollars: $500,000 to $2 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Richard Bernard at 714-939-7352 or e-mail rbernard@broprog.com. MGA E&O Nuts & Bolts: Hannover Re subsidiary International Insurance Co. of Hannover Ltd. has named Rockwood Programs Inc. to serve as the administrator of an errors and omissions product designed to address the liability exposures faced by managing general agencies (MGAs), program administrators and large wholesale operations. The coverage will be marketed under the name of the Rockwood Defender. Coverage is written on a claims-made and reported basis. The policy includes carrier insolvency and punitive damages (where insurable) and can be endorsed to include supplemental defense limits and first dollar defense. Dollars: $5 million per occurrence/$5 million aggregate. Carrier: Inter-Hannover rated "A-" by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted. States: All. Contact: Darryl McCallin at 1-877-764-4555 or e-mail darryl.mccallin@rockwoodinsurance.com.

October 8, 2007 Insurance Journal Midwest Edition

From the October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal • Midwest Edition

Insurance Journal • Midwest Edition • October 8, 2007

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Hacker - Virus - Cyber Invasion Nuts & Bolts: USX/S is offering coverage for cyber invasions against your systems (first party) or if you're blamed for an attack against another party (third party). Breach of security, permissive user breach for unauthorized purposes, introduction of destructive or fraudulent code, threat to introduce fraudulent or destructive code for the purpose of extortion. Dollars: $500,000 to $1 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Dave Stahl at 440-888-7300 or e-mail DaveS@USXS.net. Nonprofit Organizations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking general liability coverage to a long-term care facility seeking more complex products and services. Each program is tailored to the needs of the client and managed by a dedicated team. Dollars: Varies. Carrier: CNA rated "A" by A. M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Sharon Fine at 800-432-7465 or e-mail Sharon_Fine@aon.com. Community Associations, Condos, Co-ops Nuts & Bolts: Ian H. Graham, with underwriting partner, CNA, has created a product for the community association industry. The process of renewing and submitting business has been simplified. Rapid renewal application quotations are sent on each risk. On verification, the one-page document is signed, dated and faxed back. Immediately upon receipt of the request to bind, the policy and invoice are issued. New business is quoted within 24 hours of receipt, if not sooner. Quotes can even be given while you wait. Dollars: Up to $5 million. Carrier: CNA rated "A" by A. M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Adam Collins at 818-655-1315 or e-mail adam_collins@ianhgraham.com. Political Campaign Committees Nuts & Bolts: AI Risk Specialists Insurance Inc. (AI Risk), a wholly owned brokerage subsidiary of American International Group Inc. (AIG), introduced LexElect, a multi-line insurance program designed specifically to address risks faced by U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and gubernatorial campaign committees. LexElect addresses many campaign risks by packaging a number of insurance coverages into a single policy. The coverage includes: general liability insurance; ID theft insurance, hired and non-owned auto liability insurance; host liquor liability insurance, employment practices liability insurance; employee dishonesty/crime insurance; and property insurance. The policy also includes liability insurance for fund raising events with up to 2,000 participants. Dollars: $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate. Carriers: Lexington rated "A+" XV by A.M. Best. Non-admitted. States: All. Contact: Patti Craig at 225-709-8551 or e-mail patti.craig@aig.com.

October 8, 2007 Insurance Journal Southeast Edition

From the October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal • Southeast Edition

Insurance Journal • Southeast Edition • October 8, 2007

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Trade and Professional Associations Nuts & Bolts: Aon Association offers coverage to 56,000 nonprofit organizations and their members throughout the U. S. Clients range in size and needs from an Elks Lodge seeking general liability coverage to a long-term care facility seeking more complex products and services. Each program is tailored to the needs of the client and is managed by a dedicated team. Dollars: Varies. Carrier: CNA rated "A" by A. M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Sharon Fine at 800-432-7465 or e-mail Sharon_Fine@aon.com. Environmental Consultants-Contractors Nuts & Bolts: As part of the comprehensive coverage care suite of products, ELM Insurance Brokers has an addition to its errors and omissions/directors and officers/ employment practices liability/crime and fiduciary suite, environmental liability for consultants and contractors' on a third-party liability basis including general liability potential first-party coverage for site pollution liability. Dollars: $500,000 to $25 million. Carrier: Rated "A+" by A.M. Best. Non-admitted. States: All. Contact: Fred Fisher at 310-322-1301 or e-mail ffisher@e-o.com. Above and Underground Storage Tank Nuts & Bolts: USAssure Insurance Services' coverage can be used to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency financial responsibility requirements, as well as first-party and third-party cleanup costs. Customer profile includes: city, county, municipalities, condominiums, gas stations and convenience stores, golf courses, heavy equipment contractors, hospitals, hotels, motor vehicle dealers and schools. Dollars: Up to $2 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All, except Hawaii. Contact: Jenny Roberts at 904-224-8970 or e-mail jenny.roberts@usassure.com. OCP & Railroad Protective Liability Nuts & Bolts: A market for OCP and railroad protective liability is available with an admitted market. Visit www.123ocp.com to download and submit the online application. Dollars: Up to $2 million. Carrier: Mid Continent, a member of Great American Insurance Group rated "A" IX by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All, except New York and Washington. Contact: Susan Jones at 866-883-7692 or e-mail support@123ocp.com. Medical Staffing Professional Liability Nuts & Bolts: International Excess Agency Inc. is offering claims-made allied healthcare stand-alone professional liability insurance. A professional liability/general liability combo program is also available. Dollars: $100,000 to $10 million. Carrier: Lloyds of London rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted and nonadmitted. States: All, except Alaska. Contact: Kenneth Kukral at 216-797-9700 or e-mail Ken@internationalexcess.com. Preferred Lawyers Market Nuts & Bolts: ELM Insurance Brokers is offering a new market for preferred attorneys in firms with 10 or fewer attorneys. The market includes administrative law, appellate work, criminal, domestic relations, immigration, lobbyists, labor law, mediation/arbitration, non-banking, and workers' compensation. Dollars: $500,000 to $5 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: Ala., Ark., Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., Md., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Ohio, Okla., Pa., S.C., S.D., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Va., D.C., W.Va., Wis., Wyo. Contact: Clancy Marie Johannsen at 310-322-1301 or e-mail cjohannsen@e-o.com. Hurricane and Wind Coverage Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering hurricane and wind coverage available in all coastal states. The company can write separately or in conjunction with property including bodily injury and EE-commercial, habitational, manufacturing, schools, warehouses, etc. Dollars: $5 million to $100,000 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: Ala., Calif., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Miss., N.J., N.Y., N.C., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., Texas, Va., Wash. Contact: Stephen Pierce at: 800-227-4938 e-mail spierce@themaplewoodgroup.com

October 8, 2007 Insurance Journal West Edition

From the October 8, 2007
Insurance Journal • West Edition

Insurance Journal • West Edition • October 8, 2007

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Workers' Comp, Security, Investigative Agencies Nuts & Bolts: A guaranteed cost workers' compensation program for security guard and investigative agencies is available from The Mechanic Group. Dollars: Up to $1 million. Carrier: The Hartford rated "A+" XV by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: All. Contact: Marc Katz at 800-214-0207, ext. 105 or e-mail mkatz@mechanicgroup. com. Towing Program Nuts & Bolts: A program for professional towers, body/repair shop with towing and towers is available. Coverages include auto liability, physical damage, UM/UIM, PIP statutory, general liability, garage keepers legal or direct primary, on-hook cargo, inland marine, property, dealers open lot (used car dealers only) and dealer tags. Dollars: $1 million to $2 million. Carrier: Rated "A+" XV by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted. States: Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah, Wis., Wyo. Contact: John Upchurch at 818-551-4588 or e-mail Jupchurch@choprainsurance.com. EPLI Nuts & Bolts: Rockwood Guardian is a program to quote employment practices liability insurance on new and renewal offerings. Agents who agree to quote on their entire book can put their logo on the simplified self rater application. The nonadmitted product is available to all agents. Rockwood has filed the RPG and takes care of all taxes. Dollars: $50,000 to $100,000. Carrier: Rated "A-" by A.M. Best. Admitted and nonadmitted. States: All. Contact: Glenn Clark at 302-765-6001 or e-mail glenn.clark@rockwoodinsurance.com. Workers' Compensation Nuts & Bolts: The Maplewood Group is offering a workers' compensation, guaranteed cost program available nationwide with few restricted classes. USL&H and Jones Act coverage is available. Dollars: Varies. Carrier: Rated "A+" by A.M. Best. Admitted. States: Ala., Ark., Ariz., Alaska, Calif., Colo., Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Ill., Ind., Iowa, Kan., Ky., La., Maine, Md., Mass., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., Mont., Neb., Nev., N.H., N.J., N.M., N.Y., N.C., N.D., Okla., Ore., Pa., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Utah, Vt., Va., DC, Wis., Wyo. Contact: Stephen Pierce at 800-227-4938 or e-mail spierce@themaplewoodgroup.com. Non-Trucking Liability Program Nuts & Bolts: TCBTI LLC is offering coverage for medium to large-sized owner/operator trucking fleets. Rates vary based on size and experience. Dollars: $500,000 to $1 million. Carrier: Rated "A" by A.M. Best. Nonadmitted. States: All except Alaska and Hawaii. Contact: Thomas Bradshaw at 877-498-6900 or e-mail thom@tcbins.com