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Novamar Creates Long-Term Program for Yachts

Novamar’s staff members are boaters who recognized the need for a yacht insurance program that simplifies the underwriting process, improves claims service, reduces response times and provides flexible, stable coverage at a competitive price.

Great American Insurance Group Expands Pollution Product Capacity

Ramifications of catastrophic events like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster still linger five years later. To offer more robust environmental liability coverage, Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division rece

From the Front Lines: Aviation

After 10 years in the banking world and 12 in insurance, David George decided to brand his own agency. Today, working with a local pilot gives him a big advantage in the aviation insurance market.

Berkley Program Helps Public Entities Navigate Complex Liabilities

A complex web of state statutes and case law combine to immunize public entities, officials and civil servants from some claims, while allowing others to proceed. In response, Berkley Public Entity Managers offers broad and tailored coverage and services

Flight Plan: Insuring Commercial Drones

Drones are finding their way into every corner of life—and insurance. No matter what markets you serve, be prepared to address drones with many of your commercial clients in the near future.

8 Environmental Coverage Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

Environmental insurance can be a profitable line of business for agents and brokers who become well-versed in this coverage. Make sure you’re not making these common environmental insurance coverage mistakes with your clients.

From the Front Lines: Environmental Liability

Since beginning his insurance career in 1990, independent agent Steve Shemwell has been a firm believer in the power of the niche. Now president of his own agency, Shemwell’s specialty centers mainly on contractor insurance.

What to Look for in an Environmental Liability Insurance Policy

If you make a poor match of policy form to a customer’s insurance needs, they could end up with an environmental insurance policy that will not insure 90% of their loss exposure. Here’s what you need to know about essential environmental coverage elements