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In 2017, the projected revenue of the commercial construction industry is approximately $147 billion in the United States alone.1 This presents a sizeable opportunity for brokers and agents to proactively speak with clients on future plans for commercial construction and renovation. “However, construction may not be a common area of expertise for most brokers. Some brokers and agents assume it falls…
Typically, standard carriers handle shopping center coverage with policies most often including Commercial General Liability (CGL) and Property coverages. However, there are special circumstances when a standard CGL policy will not work for a client. That is when it is time to talk to a specialty broker about an Excess and Surplus policy. According to the experts at Burns & Wilcox, every…
Kidnapping. Piracy. Terrorism. The world is full of special risks that need covering—and full of opportunities for brokers capable of placing them As distinct as the worlds of accident, health, and special risks insurance are, a common thread connects them, says Rupesh Appannah, Senior Accident, Health and Special Risks Broker at Chesterfield Group in London. “The common denominator is that…
In classic Hollywood westerns, fans often see stagecoaches or trains waylaid by bandits and plundered for the valuable cargo being transported. The end result: outlaws ride off into the sunset to divvy up the treasured stolen freight. It almost makes one think of cargo theft with a sense of nostalgia – a part of a bygone era where the bad…
Thrill seekers can be risk takers; the recreation industry doesn’t have that luxury. This business sector is experiencing rapid growth and requires specialty insurance solutions that can keep pace. Eighteen million people annually use commercial zip lines. Thirty million people ride horses. When accidents happen, lawsuits may follow—resulting in legal fees and potential punitive damage awards. Finding the proper…
This May, attendees from all over the globe will gather in Louisville, Kentucky for the most prestigious horseracing event in the world—the Kentucky Derby. While big hats and bigger bets are typically at the forefront of people’s minds, those who understand the Commercial Bloodstock industry know the most important part of this world-class race is the insurance behind it. “Some…
As cargo ships get larger, policies must also grow Over the last decade, the rise of a global economy has spurred increased access to overseas markets, and therefore has sparked businesses to create efficiencies and opportunities to move more goods, faster. The dramatic rise in exports has driven the marine industry to produce new solutions. The result? Dramatically bigger ships.…
Protecting Plumbers from Electrical Fires and Electricians from Floods Before the American housing boom ended in 2006, contractors across the country worked as fast as possible to keep up with market demand. Bursting pipes, electrical fires and other construction defects began occurring at higher rates as a side effect of speedy work. While homeowners are at risk for losses associated…