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Transportation Markets

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Adriatic Insurance Company

Adriatic Insurance Company was formed in 1979 as a surplus-lines insurer.  In the mid-eighties they began writing commercial auto physical damage coverage.

Currently their core business is trucking and livery. Coverages are provided on reefer, containerized freight, building materials, etc.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Physical Damage
Available in: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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American Southern Insurance Company

American Southern specializes in writing commercial automobile liability, auto physical damage, and general liability programs.  They began business in March, 1937, operating under the corporate name of Southern Fire and Marine Insurance Company until 1953, when the present name was adopted.

A. M. Best rating: A-
UBI writes: Physical Damage
Available in: AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, OH, OR, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV

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Amerisafe, Inc.

A member of the Amerisafe Insurance Group, Amerisafe was founded as a company to specialize in protecting the workers' comp needs of those who need it the most -those who work in hazardous industries. Amerisafe understands your business because they speak your language - they know what it takes to have a successful trucking company.

A. M. Best rating: A -
UBI writes: Workman's Compensation for Truckers
Available in: IL, KY, MN, TN and WI

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Aspen Specialty Insurance Company

Aspen Specialty writes a focused book of property and casualty surplus lines business, predominantly through the US wholesale surplus lines broker network. Their focus is on small to mid-sized accounts for both casualty and property lines with a $25,000 minimum and $5 million maximum.  They commenced business in Boston in September 2003 and marked our expansion into the US excess and surplus lines market.

A. M. Best rating: A -
UBI writes: Physical Damage
Available in: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI and WV

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Bell & Clements Ltd. (Lloyds London)
 
Bell & Clements was founded in 1983 and has been a Lloyd’s broker since 1987. The company’s success is built on long-term relationships, reliability and quality of service.  They specialize in business sectors where they can develop a prominent position through expertise, experience and concentration.  Further, they offer access to Lloyd's of London & other international markets through our London office and to a US domiciled carrier through our Reston, VA office.

UBI writes: Physical Damage and Cargo
Available inn:AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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Great American Insurance Group

The operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Cargo
Available inAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV

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Lincoln General Insurance Company
 
The company was founded in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1977 by Walter Fohl, the majority stockholder of Walshire Assurance Company (Lincoln's holding company). 

Initially, Lincoln only offered commercial auto physical damage and cargo coverage as it specialized in long haul trucking risks. But in July, 1991, it also started writing primary auto liability coverage. Over the next several years, other lines of coverage and additional states were added to Lincoln's book of business.

A. M. Best rating: B++
UBI writes: Primary Liability, Physical Damage and Cargo
Available in: AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WI and WV

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Penn-America Group, Inc.

Penn-America Group, Inc. is a specialty property and casualty insurance company which, through its subsidiary, Penn-America Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, Penn-Star Insurance Company and Penn-Patriot Insurance Company markets and underwrites general liability, commercial property and multi-peril insurance for small businesses that are located in small towns and suburban and rural areas nationwide.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Cargo and Truckers General Liability
Available inAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, UT, WA and WI

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Scottsdale Insurance Company

Founded on relationships, and driven to be the best, Scottsdale Insurance Company accepts the commercial and personal property and casualty risks most standard companies reject.  The Company opened its doors in 1982 with just 12 employees. After 24 years, we've evolved into one of the largest excess and surplus (E&S) and specialty lines carriers in the nation, with more than 1,250 associates and annual sales at nearly $2 billion in premium.

Their customers and business partners are the top wholesale general agents, brokers and program managers in the nation. They expect financial strength, stability and leadership when working with one of the most respected E&S insurers in the country—and they deliver with excellent products, solid relationships and strong numbers.

A. M. Best rating: A+
UBI writes: Primary Liability, Physical Damage and Cargo
Available in: AL, FL, GA, IL, NV, OH, TN

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United States Liability Insurance Group
 
United States Liability Insurance Group specializes in underwriting low premium, low hazard specialty insurance products. They are committed to making a difference to their Customers through well-designed products that are delivered with unparalleled speed, service and support.

A. M. Best rating: A++
UBI writes: Truckers General Liability
Available in:  AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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Commercial Lines Markets

Note: each coverage listed may not be available in every state.

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Argonaut Specialty Insurance

Argonaut Specialty, an underwriting manager, targets E&S business on a non-admitted basis with a larger premium appetite than that currently written by the Colony Group.  Argonaut Specialty writes distressed businesses that fall outside of the standard insurance market's portfolio.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Garage Liability (admitted)
Available in:  IL and TN (dealer only)

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The Colony Group

The Colony Group operates primarily on a non-admitted basis in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Group writes commercial excess and surplus lines and specialty business.

Colony is recognized as one of the top 15 Excess & Surplus Lines specialist companies in the U.S. and is approved as a non-admitted insurer in 49 states, the District of Columbia , and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Colony focuses on difficult risks that the standard market is unwilling or unable to underwrite due to the unique risk characteristics of the insured, which may be caused by physical perils, the nature of the business, and/or the insured's loss experience. Colony has the ability to underwrite certain risks with more flexible policy terms at unregulated premium rates on a non-admitted basis. Focusing on small to medium-sized premium accounts, Colony provides commercial liability, commercial property, product liability and environmental liability coverage to commercial enterprises, including restaurants, artisan contractors, daycare centers and manufacturers, as well as professional liability coverage for healthcare providers and other professionals.

A. M. Best rating: A

UBI writes: Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, Umbrella and Garage (dealers and service)
Available in: KY, IN, TN, OH and IL

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UBI writeswith the Brokerage, Property and Industrial Casualty Division
Available in: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WV and WI

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Great American Insurance Group

The operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Property and Inland Marine
Available in:  Anywhere except FL and TN

   

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IAT Specialty
 
The IAT Specialty (IAT) is a marketing, underwriting and claims office for a group of property and casualty insurance companies. IAT operates in Omaha, Nebraska and Scottsdale, Arizona. Home Office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. There are six insurance companies and one reinsurance company.

During 2004, IAT wrote over 186 million of premiums. The business consists of Commercial Auto, Garage Liability, Umbrella/Excess, Standard lines: Small business packages including restaurants, artisan contractors, retail and wholesale stores, Surplus Lines: Property and casualty coverage’s which are difficult to write in the Standard Markets.

A. M. Best rating: A-
UBI writes Umbrellas, General Liability, Garage Liability, Excess Liability and Liquor Liability
Available in: AL, AR, FL (umbrella), GA , IL, IN (garage), IA, KY (garage and liquor), LA, MA, MI (umbrella), MS, MO, NC (general liability and umbrella), OH (liquor), OK, SC, TN (garage and liquor), VA and WI

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Markel Insurance Company

Markel Corporation (MKL-NYSE) is an international property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Richmond, VA. They sell specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets and believe that their specialty product focus and niche market strategy enable them to develop expertise and specialized market knowledge. They seek to differentiate themselves from competitors by reason of their expertise, service, continuity and other value-based considerations.

By focusing on the distinctive risk characteristics of their insureds, they have been able to identify a variety of niche markets where they can add value with their specialty product offerings. Markel's market strategy in each of these areas of specialization is tailored to the unique nature of the risk, coverage and services required by insureds.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, Builders Risk, Umbrellas, Excess General Liability, Special Events and Garage (service only).
Available in: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WV and WI

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Penn-America Group, Inc.

Penn-America Group, Inc. is a specialty property and casualty insurance company which, through its subsidiary, Penn-America Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, Penn-Star Insurance Company and Penn-Patriot Insurance Company markets and underwrites general liability, commercial property and multi-peril insurance for small businesses that are located in small towns and suburban and rural areas nationwide.

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, Crime, Liquor, Warehousemen Legal Liability, Builders Risk, Umbrellas (supported and unsupported) and Special Events
Available in: KY, OH, IN and IL

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Scottsdale Insurance Company

A wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide®, Scottsdale Insurance Company benefits from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States.

A. M. Best rating: A+
UBI writes:
Available in: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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United States Liability Insurance Group
 
United States Liability Insurance Group specializes in underwriting low premium, low hazard specialty insurance products. They are committed to making a difference to their Customers through well-designed products that are delivered with unparalleled speed, service and support.

A. M. Best rating: A++
UBI writes: Property, Inland Marine, General Liability, Umbrella, Liquor, Professional and Special Events
Available in:  AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

...and more

 
 

Professional Lines Markets

Note: each coverage listed may not be available in every state.

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Aspen Specialty
 

Our Professional Liability team targets both open market and program Errors & Omissions liability business, with a strong focus on miscellaneous E&O. We deal exclusively with wholesale producers and write business on a non-admitted basis.

Aspen Specialty has the capacity to write risks with limits of up to $5 million and specializes in primary accounts that may require tailored coverage. We service a wide range of professions from arbitrators and market researchers to consultants and utility locators.

A. M. Best rating: A-
UBI writes: E&O, D&O and EPLI
Available in:: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV. 

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Bell & Clements (Lloyds London) -

Bell & Clements Inc. (B&C Inc.) commenced operations in the United States in July 2002. The Company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, outside Washington DC near Dulles Airport.  B&C Inc. currently provides the Group’s US wholesale customers with access to a major domestic surplus lines insurer, arranging and managing binding authorities for that insurer. B&C Inc. is staffed by experienced personnel who can offer timely advice and assistance, and have ready access to the resources of the Group’s London office

UBI writes: E&O, D&O and EPLI
Available in:
 AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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Scottsdale Insurance Company

A wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide®, Scottsdale Insurance Company benefits from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States.

A. M. Best rating: A+
UBI writes: E&O, D&O and EPLI
Available in:  AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV

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Shand Morahan

 Shand Morahan, underwriting manager forThe Evanston Insurance Company, was founded in 1970 and is owned by the Markel Corporation. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Markel markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs in a variety of niche markets. Markel's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the call letters MKL.

A. M. Best rating:  A
UBI writes: E&O, D&O, EPLI and Products Liability
Available in:
AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV.

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United National Group


Experience, expertise and talent are cornerstones of United National Group’s 46 years of leadership in providing unique, specialty and brokerage products. Their growing list of superior products are distributed exclusively through appointed general agents and wholesale brokers.

 

A. M. Best rating: A
UBI writes: E&O, D&O and EPLI
Available in:  AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV.

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United States Liability Insurance Group
 
A member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, United States Liability Insurance Group is an A++ rated company that supports its products with financial strength and stability. In addition to our innovative products, we provide a broad range of marketing assistance to our Customers to help ensure their long-term success.

A. M. Best rating: A++
UBI writes: E&O, D&O and EPLI
Available in:  available in all states except HI, ID, WY, LA
 
 
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