SPECIALTY LINES MARKETS


SPECIAL EVENTS
REQUIRE SPECIAL TREATMENT

By Larry France

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Coverage for hole-in-one, half-court shots, match the key, six inches of snow on the 25th of December all can be provided to indemnify the sponsor or promoter for the amount of cash or prizes specially named in the rules. RULES--this is the key to prize indemnity: read the rules.

Several years ago the Chicago Bulls and Coke sponsored a half-court shot in which the rules that the participants signed asked, "Have you played college or professional basketball?" The rules did not exclude only players who had been on the starting five of a college team or in the Final Four. The person who made the half-court shot had played for a short time on a college team, so the insurer declined to pay, creating a controversial initial denial of the prize. (Eventually payment was made because of the public relations problems that followed the denial.)

Because each promotion is different and there really are no two alike, it is imperative that close attention be paid to understanding what restrictions are placed on the sponsor and the entrants. All parties must know how you can win and how you can be disqualified. The sponsor wants to award the prize because it has paid the premium, reaped the publicity, and doesn't want to look bad by invoking some "silly rule."

If an organization wishes to protect against a rainout of its annual street fair, it should be aware of two things: where the rainfall is measured and who is responsible for paying the observer. Most official rainfall will be measured at the weather bureau, which is probably at the local airport. Now--how close is your airport to the location of the event? It could be 10 miles or even 30 miles away, and if no rain falls at this site, no loss will occur. In order to gauge the rainfall at the event, the client can retain and pay an observer. This is to the client's advantage because it will eliminate future problems in regard to payment of a claim. The measurement of rain at the festival, not at the airport, will determine whether or not there is monetary loss.

Now that caution is in place, let's look at the opportunities. "Prize indemnity coverage is a very specialized product that requires underwriting expertise," says Cindy Broschart, vice president of Gulf Insurance Group's entertainment division. "At the same time, the market for these coverages continues to grow at a very rapid pace, signaling an exciting era of opportunity for experienced, proven underwriters."

The range of events that can be prospects, not only for prize indemnity but for general liability, liquor liability, inland marine, auto, D&O, and fireworks, is vast. It also grows on a daily basis due to the creation of new events and ways to entice the public to try to win big bucks.

Other special event coverages

Outside of the prize indemnity field, special event coverages are more standardized. The template for the general liability and related coverages is much more defined than is the indemnification of a winning bottle cap promotion or a promotion involving six inches of rain on the Fourth of July parade. The size of the attendance at the event, type of entertainment, security measures, and theme of the event, along with other factors, will impact pricing and underwriting concerns.

Other considerations are: What medical facilities are available? Is the seating permanent or temporary bleachers? Are animals part of the event? What procedure has been put in place to monitor certificates of insurance--not only the ones required by vendors, but are you assuming more than intended liability by placing an additional insured on the primary policy?

General liability pricing for the event starts at a minimum of $250 and goes up. Pay particular attention to the policy wording in regard to exclusions and who is insured because some products are ISO policies that will not address this exposure adequately. In some situations you may need to buy back excluded coverages. If the client has more than one event per policy year, you may schedule each one and thus eliminate charging a minimum premium--providing the total doesn't exceed the company's price structure. Also be aware that for the most part premiums are fully earned on event policies because the time frame coverage that is in place is relatively short.

Prize indemnification will be more involved depending on the value of the payout and odds of winning. The cost to Winston to obtain the $1 million coverage that Jeff Gordon recently won was far less than putting the money up front, and the public relations return was money well-invested. The pricing will be as low as $250 for the "cookie cutter" risks and can exceed six figures on more elaborate promotions. Read the contract in depth to understand the provisions and have the client do the same. This segment of our industry has received some adverse publicity due to agents' failure to do those two things.

These are products that open doors to clients, provide some excitement to prospecting and increase the bottom line.

Following is a list of markets that responded to our survey and indicated that they specialize in special event liability coverages, prize indemnity or both.

American Security Underwriters Agency

2001 Marcus Ave., Ste. 90W

New Hyde Park, NY 11042

Contact: Abe Snyder

Phone: (800) 488-POWER

Fax: (212) 619-3818

E-mail: ASnyder@ASU-1.com

Web site:www.amc.to

An E&S broker offering up to
$10 million in all 50 states for special events with several A-rated carriers.

Russell Bond & Company, Inc.

295 Main St., Ste. 866

Buffalo, NY 14203

Contact: Jeff Latke, Ext. 147
Claude Grabski, Ext. 14
Geri Johnson, Ext. 144

Phone: (800) 333-7226

Fax: (716) 856-0403

E-mail: info@rbcoins.com
jlatke@rboins.com
cgrabski@rboins.com
gjohnson@rboins.com

An MGA operating in the state of New York providing general liability, liquor liability, excess, event cancellation, and prize indemnification for social gatherings, craft shows, exhibitions, festivals, trade shows, and concerts. Most classes can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Numerous A-rated carriers are utilized.

Burns & Wilcox, Ltd.

30833 Northwestern Hwy.,
Ste. 220

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Contact: Home office for local branch

Phone: (800) 521-1918

Fax: (248) 932-9050

An MGA/E&S broker offering coverages for most classes in all states except AK, MA, ME, NJ, NY and WA. Various carriers are utilized to place primary of $2 million and $10 million excess; also available, property and liquor liability.

Carnegie Insurance Service Corporation

17700 Broadway Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44146

Contact: Scot Russell/Scot Wilkinson

Phone: (800) 362-2411

Fax: (440) 439-5551

An MGA/E&S that targets all classes of this specialty market. Utilizing several A-rated carriers, they operate in all 50 states and provide liquor liability and participants cover as well.

Central Insurex Agency, Inc.

800 S. Washington St.

Van Wert, OH 45891

Contact: Kurt Muntzinger, CIC, CPCU

Phone: (800) 736-7131

Fax (800) 736-7026

E-mail:
kurtm@central-insurance.com

An E&S broker operating in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana, targeting hole-in-one, trade shows, sporting events, concerts (no rap), tractor pulls, fireworks displays, civil war re-enactment, and most spectator liability events. Liquor liability is available. Limits on primary and liquor liability up to $2 million are written with Essex Insurance Company and United National, both A-rated carriers.

Centurion Corporation

P.O. Box 959

Hanover, NH 03755

Contact: Thomas F. Canfield

Phone: (800) 258-3056

Fax: (603) 643-2740

E-mail: tom@centcorp.com

An E&S broker operating in all states. Fireman's Fund and Chubb, both A-rated carriers, are utilized to provide limits up to $25 million.

Century Surety Group

2400 Corporate Exchange Dr.,
Ste. 290

Columbus, OH 43231

Contact: Tim Gordon, Director Home Office P/C Operations

Phone: (800) 878-7389

Fax: (614) 895-7036

Web Site: www.centurysurety.com

An insurer operating in 40 states providing limits up to $1 million occurrence/$2 million aggregate. Target market are bazaars, Christmas tree lots, pumpkin patches, sports arenas, conventions, concerts (no rap, rock, or reggae), exhibitions, running or track events, auto shows, meetings and seminars. Risks not written are circuses, mechanical amusement rides, fireworks exhibitions (contractors risk only), no motorized vehicle races, boat races, or portable bleachers for spectators.

Charity First

P.O. Box 193944

San Francisco, CA 94119

Contact: Michael Komar

Phone: (800) 352-2761

Fax: (415) 536-8561

E-mail: mike-komar@ajg.com

Web site: www.charityfirst.com

This underwriting manager targets nonprofit organizations in all states. Limits of up to $10 million are placed with Gulf Insurance Group or Travelers Insurance Company,
A-rated carriers. Stand-alone or package policies are available.

Colony Management Services, Inc.

9201 Forest Hill Dr., Ste. 200

Richmond, VA 23235

Contact: Bob Neal, Ext. 1729--East of Mississippi

Anne Gonie, Ext. 1751--West of Mississippi

Phone: (800) 577-6614

Fax: (804) 327-1792

Web site: colonyins.com

An insurer targeting events with attendance of 10,000 and under, one- to five-day events, Christmas tree lots, pumpkin patches, and year-round events. Primary limits of $1/$2/$1 and up to $5 million on excess in all states except NH, NJ, NM, RI and VT. Colony also provides liquor liability, property, and inland marine.

Continental/Marmorstein & Malone

P.O. Box 586

Paramus, NJ 07652

Contact: Mary Ellen Rossell/Sue Bishop-Mishler

Phone: (800) 932-0849

Fax: (201) 261-8922

Web site: http://www.ca-group.com

An E&S broker operating in New Jersey and New York, offering primary limits of $1/$2 million with excess to fit any requirement. Target markets are first-night programs, concerts, and memorabilia shows; all special events are considered. Carriers include U.S. Liability, Burlington, Nautilus, Seneca and Essex Insurance Companies.

Francis L. Dean & Associates, Inc.

P.O. Box 4200

Wheaton, IL 60189

Contact: John Dean

Phone: (800) 745-2409

Fax: (630) 665-7294

A specialty agency operating in all 50 states targeting sports liability programs including coverage for athletic participants. Primary limits are available from $1 million to
$10 million. Promotions contests,
and prize indemnification up to
$1 million. Various A-rated carriers are utilized depending on the state involved.

David L. Ellis Agency, Inc.

3552 Old Gettysburg Rd., Ste. 203

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Contact: Paula Smith

Phone: (888) 933-5547, Ext. 261

Fax: (717) 737-0222

Web site: EllisAgcy@aol.com

An MGA operating in Pennsylvania and Ohio, targeting special events. Limits available are a maximum of
$2 million per occurrence, $3 million aggregate placed with Scottsdale with policy limits varying depending on the type of risks (minimum premiums are fully earned).

Encore Entertainment Insurance Services, LLC

14144 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 300

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Contact: Guy De Marco

Phone: (818) 783-7222

Fax: (818) 461-1111

E-mail: contact-encore@encore-insurance.com

Web site: www.encore-insurance.com

An MGA/E&S broker operating worldwide, targeting all types of special events including concerts, political rallies, lectures, meetings, sporting events, tenant user programs, and music festivals. Primary limits of $5 million and as needed on excess and contingency risks are placed with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Companies, A-rated. Coverages include general liability, umbrella/excess, cancellation, nonappearance, weather, transmission interruption, and prize indemnity.

Entertainment Brokers International

10940 Wilshire Blvd., 17th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90024

Contact: Bill Cody

Phone: (310) 824-0111

Fax: (310) 824-5733

Web site: ebi@netwiz.net

A GA/E&S broker operating in
all 50 states with limits of up to
$50 million available, depending on specific risks. Target risks include entertainment, sports, leisure and contingency risks. Acceptance and Legion Insurance Companies, both
A-rated, are utilized.

The Equestrian Group

P.O. Box 9957

Phoenix, AZ 85068

Contact: Brent Allen

Phone: (800) 874-9191

Fax: (602) 992-8327

E-mail: ballen@eqgroup.com

Web site: www.eqgroup.com

An E&S broker operating in all 50 states, targeting equestrian and agriculture risks. Limits of up to
$10 million are placed with Golden Eagle and Calvert Insurance Companies, both A-rated.

Fairway Underwriters, Inc.

191 Pawtucket Blvd.

Lowell, MA 01854

Contact: Fran Coulter

Phone: (800) 662-2141

Fax: 978) 454-8740

Web site: www.fairwayund.com

An MGA operating in all states except AK, HI, KY, NV and TX. Target markets include golf courses, golf events, hole-in-one and rain (loss of income). Limits of up to $100,000 on hole-in-one.

Donald Gaddis Co., Inc.

150 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 600

Chicago, IL 60606

Contact: Eric Gaddis

Phone: (312) 853-0071

Fax: (312) 853-1033

E-mail: ericgaddis@ameritech.com

An MGA/E&S broker operating in Illinois and Wisconsin, with limits of up to $10 million. Various A-rated carriers are utilized. Liquor liability is available in Illinois.

The GAINSCO Companies

500 Commerce St.

Ft. Worth, TX 76102

Contact: Brian Schwarzbach

Phone: (800) 438-4246

Fax: (817) 335-1230

Web site: marketing@gainsco.com

An insurer operating in all states except Maryland, with limits of
$1 million occurrence/$2 million aggregate. Broad form including medical expense, personal injury,
and contractual liability is offered
by GAINSCO, an A-rated carrier.

Gateway Underwriters Agency

755 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 130

St. Louis, MO 63141

Contact: Gayle Popkey, Brian Buchholz, or Carl Bartlotti

Phone: (800) 325-7652

Fax: (314) 567-4552

An MGA/E&S broker operating in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO and NC. Limits of up to $10 million are placed with Nautilus, First Financial, Scottsdale, Western World, Mt. Vernon Fire, and National Fire & Marine Insurance Companies, all A-rated. All types and sizes of this class are considered including hole-in-one, event cancellation, athletic events, amusement rides, petting zoos, and liquor liability in Illinois.

Gillingham & Associates, Inc.

1495 Pine Grove Rd., Ste. 101

Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Contact: Thomas A. Gillingham

Phone: (888) 636-6504

Fax: (970) 879-2891

Web site: www.outdoorinsurance.com

An MGA operating in all 50 states, targeting entertainment risks. Limits of up to $5 million on primary, also placing property, inland marine, crime and auto with Gulf Insurance Group. A-rated.

Global Specialty Risk

3838 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 200

Dallas, TX 75219

Contact: Douglas McCrum

Phone: (800) 411-3756

Fax: (214) 526-6050

E-mail: admin@grisk.com

Web site: www.grisk.com

A program underwriting manager operating in all states and internationally with limits of up to $10 million for nonappearance, cancellation, adverse weather, signal interruption, over redemption, hole-in-one, as well as general liability for golf courses, sports arenas, spectator and participant legal liability. Gulf Insurance Group is the A-rated carrier.

GoPro Underwriting Managers, Inc.

7401 Beaufont Springs Dr., Ste. 400

Richmond, VA 23225

Contact: Team leader for
specific state

Phone: (800) 368-3583

Fax: (800) 972-5345

E-mail: info@gppro.com

Web site: www.gopro.com

An underwriting manager targeting special events held at public entity facilities rented out to outside individuals or organizations. The public entity purchases the protection and passes the cost on via the rental fees.

Harbour Entertainment & Sports Insurance

P.O. Box 64702

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Contact: Mindy Stein

Phone: (800) 477-4930

Fax: (310) 348-2330

Web site: www.harbourinsurance.com

A wholesale agency offering coverage worldwide. Limits of up to $10 million are placed with North American Specialty, A-rated, for liability, property, auto, weather, cancellation, prize indemnification, and short-term events.

Hole In One International

6170 Ridgeview Ct., Ste. A

Reno, NV 89509

Contact: Tammy Brown

Phone: (800) 827-2249

Fax: (775) 826-4653

E-mail: info@hioi.com

Web site: http://www.hioi.com

This agency operates in all states for hole-in-one coverage with up to $1 million. Placement is with Redlands Insurance Company, an
A-rated carrier.

Insurance Innovators Group

P.O. Box 969

Glenside, PA 19038

Contact Tim Murphy

Phone: (800) 523-6422

Fax: (215) 886-2482

E-mail: tomm@IIIgroup.com

An MGA/E&S broker that operates in CT, DE, MA, MD, NJ and PA with limits up to $10 million. Amateur sports events, concerts, lectures, trade shows, auctions, reunions, and festivals are targeted risks. Various A-rated carriers are used to place coverage.

Jimcor Agencies

15 Ver Valen St.

Closter, NJ 07624

Contact: Cory Mastowski

Phone: (201) 784-8900

Fax: (201) 784-7901

Web site: www.jimcor.com

An MGA surplus lines broker operating in DE, MD, NJ, NY and PA. Limits of $5 million and higher are available for recreational facilities, schools, with all classes considered. Several A-rated carriers are utilized to place coverage including American Equity, Burlington, Essex, Monticello, Scottsdale, Penn American, and Western World.

K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2338

Ft. Wayne, IN 46801

Contact: Darol Van Meter

Phone: (800) 553-8368

Fax: (219) 459-5624

An MGA operating in all 50 states, Canada, and U.S. territories. Limits of liability up to $50 million with umbrella/excess are available for special events, parades, fairs, festivals, trade shows, on a one-day or longer basis. Volunteer accident, AD&D, fireworks, and officers liability are placed with A-rated carriers.

H.R. Keller & Company, Inc.

1520 Sheridan Dr.

Buffalo, NY 14217

Contact: John Barton

Phone: (800) 424-2202

Fax: (716) 874-4920

An MGA operating in New York, with limits of up to $3 million occurrence/$6 million aggregate for almost all classes of special events including product liability for food products. Various A-rated carriers are used.

M. J. Kelly Company, Inc.

4415 E. Sunshine

Springfield, MO 65809

Contact: Lori Drake, V.P./Underwriting, P&C

Phone: (800) 725-7211

Fax: (417) 883-7103

An MGA operating in AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MO, MS, OK, TN, UT and WA, offering coverage for parades, festivals, conventions, prize indemnity, rain insurance, and liquor liability. Limits available from $100,000 to $5 million with various A-rated carriers. Packages can be written including general liability, property, and liquor.

George S. Knight & Associates, Inc., d.b.a. GKA, Inc.

P.O. Box 55295

Tulsa, OK 74155

Contact: Clay Knight

Phone: (800) 888-0202

Fax: (918) 258-5416

E-mail: george@gka.net

An MGA operating in all states except New York, New Jersey and
New England states. Limits of up to $5 million on special events are available. Odyssey Re, an A-rated carrier, is utilized to place coverage.

Market Finders Insurance Corporation

P.O. Box 6549

Louisville, KY 40206

Contact: Karen Cornett/Charlene Curry

Phone: (800) 626-5660

Fax: (502) 426-7970

An MGA operating in IN, KY, TN and WV, offering limits of up to
$1 million on special events. Carriers include Essex, Century Surety, Western World, and Nautilus Insurance Companies.

G.A. Mavon & Company

10 W. Chicago Ave.

Hinsdale, IL 60521

Contact: Ken Cuprisin/Chuck Lynch

Phone: (630) 655-2400

Fax: (639) 654-4447

An MGA operating in Illinois, offering limits of $2 million occurrence/$3 million aggregate. Target markets are rain insurance and prize indemnification. Various A-rated carriers are utilized.

Miami Valley Excess & Surplus Agency, Inc.

P.O. Box 29

Miamisburg, OH 45342

Contact: Craig Yuskewich

Phone: (800) 445-9863

Fax: (888) 438-9834

E-mail: mves@att.net

An MGA operating in IN, KY, OH, TN, VA and WV, with limits of $1 million and up if needed. A-rated carriers include Fireman's Fund, Century Surety, and First Financial. Accident coverages also are available.

National Hole-In-One Association

11910 Greenville Ave., #400

Dallas, TX 75243

Contact: Doug Burkert

Phone: (800) 446-1893

Fax: (972) 808-9012

E-mail: hio@hoi.com

Web site: www.hio.com

A prize indemnification insurance agency specializing in hole-in-one coverage. Limits of $1 million are available. Coverage is offered in all 50 states.

National Media

11910 Greenville Ave., #400

Dallas, TX 75243

Contact: Doug Burkert

Phone (800) 446-1893

Fax: (972 808-9012

E-mail: hio@hio.com

Web site: www.hio.com

This agency considers all classes of prize indemnification. Limits of $1 million and higher are available. Coverage is offered in all 50 states.

Prime Insurance Syndicate, Inc./IEBS

311 S. Wacker Dr., #3360

Chicago, IL 60606

Contact: Tony Benjamin

Phone: (800) 257-5590

Web site: www.primeis.com

An insurer targeting rain, spectator liability, and prize indemnity (bowling, golf). All classes are considered. Carriers are Prime Insurance Syndicate, Inc., and Lloyd's. High limits are available.

Princeton Risk Managers, Inc.

201` Wall St., Research Park

Princeton, NJ 08540

Contact: H. James Griffith, President

Phone: (800) 582-7607 (NJ)

Other states: (800) PRM-0099

An E&S broker operating in CT, NJ, NY and PA. Limits of $1 million and above are available from A-rated carriers Chubb, Lloyd's, AIG, and Reliance. Target markets are event cancellation, producers E&O, transmission interruption, nonappearance, special events, telecast, pageants, and liquor liability.

RISC

750 N. St. Paul, Ste. 800

Dallas, TX 75201

Contact: Robin Stough

Phone: (800) 725-7472

Fax: (214) 954-0999

An MGA/E&S broker operating in Texas and surrounding states, targeting sports prize indemnity. Limits up to $5 million are available. General liability and property are written with A-rated security.

Roehrig & MacDuff

100 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 601

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Contact: Dottie/Sara Todd

Phone: (800) 456-6366

Fax: (727) 823-4488

An MGA/E&S broker operating in Florida, providing limits on primary of $1 million/$2 million with carriers Century Surety, Colony, Columbia Casualty, Essex, Genesis Indemnity, National Fire & Marine, and Western Heritage. Liquor liability is available.

Roush Insurance Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 1060

Noblesville, IN 46061

Contact: Jerry Roush

Phone: (800) 752-8402

Fax: (317) 776-6891

An MGA operating in Illinois and Indiana. Targets are concerts, golf tournaments, fishing contests, fireworks displays, special events, sports events sponsors, and trade/conventions. Limits of $50,000 and up are available through A-rated carriers Acceptance, Century Surety, GAINSCO, Scottsdale, and American Equity.

SCA Promotions, Inc.

8300 Douglas Ave., Ste. 625

Dallas TX 75225

Contact Sheila Murphy

Phone: (888) 860-3700

Fax: (214) 860-3740

E-mail: murphy@scapromo.com

Web site: www.scapromotions.com

A prize indemnity organization targeting games of chance bonds, athletic performances, bonus plans, contests, jackpot games, and high-limit lawful gaming. Operating worldwide providing limits of up to
$1 million assumed by SCA or risks partners and purchased from commercial insurers including AIG, Swiss Re, Reliance National, and various Lloyd's syndicates.

Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.

2 Wisconsin Circle

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Contact: Duane Repko

Phone: (888) RISK-2000

Fax: (301) 951-5444

A managing underwriter operating in all 50 states and DC, targeting all-risk cancellation of event coverage which includes weather-related disasters, nonappearance, and loss of gross revenue coverage. Limits depend on the individual event. Coverage is placed with Gulf Insurance Group.

S. H. Smith & Company

41 N. Main St.

West Hartford, CT 06107

Contact: Jeff Parmenter

Phone: (800) 356-0168

Fax: (860) 561-3606

E-mail: jeff@shsmith.com

Web site: www.shsmith.com

An MGA/E&S broker operating
in all 50 states with limits up to
$10 million and targeting weather insurance. Carriers include Northland, Admiral, and Nautilus Insurance Companies, all A-rated.

TSI Sports, Inc.

P.O. Box 1320

Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Contact: Jennifer Sanders

Phone: (800) 356-7868

Fax: (770) 534-2233

Web site: www.tsisports.com

An MGA operating in all states and targeting putting contests, hole-in-one and direct mail. Limits of up to $2 million are available through St. Paul Fire & Casualty, A-rated.

Van Wagoner Companies, Inc.

1100 Jupiter Rd., #121

Plano, TX 75074

Contact: Paul Van Wagoner

Phone: (800) 727-9999

Fax: (972) 423-5171

E-mail: pvanwag@flash.net

Web site: vwins.com

An MGA operating in all states. Limits up to $1 million are available through Lloyd's contracts. General liability and property is written.

Vista Insurance Partners, Inc.

5750 Northwest Parkway, Ste. 100

San Antonio, TX 78249

Contact: Ira F. Lee, Sr., V.P. and COO

Phone: (800) 844-3434

Fax: (800) 329-4846

An MGA/E&S broker operating in AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TN and TX, providing limits of up to $1 million on liability, property and auto.
Target markets are special events, exhibitions, sporting events, theatrical performances, concerts and conventions. Carriers include Acceptance, Jefferson, Scottsdale, and Orion.

Western World Insurance Company

400 Parson's Pond Dr.

Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

Contact: Tim Hockeppel

Phone: (201) 847-8600

Fax: (201) 847-1010

An insurer operating in all 50 states with limits of up to $1 million targeting special events.

J. M. Wilson

8036 Moorsbridge Rd.

Portage, MI 49024

Contact: Karen Stiles

Phone: (800) 677-8122

Fax(616) 327-4131

E-mail: karen---stiles@jmwilson.com

An MGA/E&S broker operating in IL, IN, MI, OH and WI, with limits of up to $10 million available. Various A-rated carriers are utilized to place coverage for special events and prize indemnity. *

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