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Abacus Insurance Brokers

Abacus Insurance Brokers Names ACE USA as Carrier for Online Foreign Event Program

Abacus Insurance Brokers, Inc., a Los Angeles-based program manager that distributes specialty insurance products online through abacus.net has named ACE USA as its package carrier for the Abacus Foreign Event Program. ACE American Insurance Company, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, is part of the ACE Group of Companies. The Foreign package is available to brokers nationwide.

The Abacus Foreign Event Program is designed for U.S.-based companies organizing or participating in events overseas. Coverage is available for a single event or for multiple events declared to an annual policy. More than 200 types of events are eligible under the program. The minimum premium is $500.

"The foreign event component is a natural complement to Abacus' domestic portfolio of event programs. This undertaking with ACE USA allows Abacus to provide a solution with a carrier that has immense foreign market expertise," said Darren Lewin, Abacus Vice President of Program Development.

The program is offered through ACE USA Global Underwriting Group as part of its International Advantage product offering. ACE International provides insurance coverage and services designed to address exposures that occur when employees travel or are stationed outside the U.S.

"We are pleased to participate with Abacus in its foreign Event Program. This opportunity allows ACE International Advantage to bring its innovative solutions to brokers, agents and their clients throughout the U.S.," said Scott Lambert, Sr. Vice President, ACE International Advantage.

Coverage available through the Abacus Foreign Events program includes general liability, contingent automobile liability & automobile physical damage (all provided through ACE American Insurance Company), with rented equipment, props, sets and wardrobe provide through other A-rated Carriers.

For more information visit www.abacus.com or contact Darren Lewin, VP Programs at (310) 500-2302 or darren.lewin@abacus.net.

Geo. F. Brown & Sons, Inc.

GFB Announces a New Workers' Compensation Market

Chicago, IL - Geo. F. Brown & Sons, Inc. (GFB) has entered into a direct contract with an A.M. Best "A" Rated (Excellent) carrier for writing Workers' Compensation insurance.

Available on an admitted basis in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri, GFB is poised to put their experience and expertise to work for retail agents looking for a Monoline Workers'

Compensation market. GFB is paying 5% commission on business written through GFB. With GFB you can expect a quick turnaround in the quoting process. Accounts less than $10,000 will get you an immediate quote in 24 hours or less, for accounts $10-$50,000 48 hours or less. Accounts over $50,000 can also be accommodated, but may require pre-inspection.

This new market serves over 150 popular class codes. In addition high Workers' Compensation mods are acceptable. Online loss prevention materials are also available. Professional claims and medical management services are provided, as well as, loss prevention services.

About Geo. F. Brown & Sons, Inc.: Domiciled in Illinois, headquartered in Chicago, GFB has been in operation since 1912. Geo. F. Brown & Sons, Inc. (GFB) is a Specialty Lines Insurance Wholesaler, Managing General Agent and Program Administrator.

For additional information, call Geo. F. Brown & Sons, Inc. at 1-800-527-6089 x3054 or visit our Web site at www.gfbgroup.com.

NAS Insurance Services

NAS PROVIDING OHIO STATE TROOPERS ASSOCIATION WITH CRIMINAL DEFENSE INSURANCE

Encino, CA - NAS Insurance Services now provides the Ohio State Troopers Association with Criminal Defense coverage.

Each trooper in insured with $50,000 per claim and in the aggregate for legal expenses when involved in criminal proceedings for alleged acts that occurred while on duty as a state trooper.

The co-pay is 25%. There is no co-pay if a trooper uses panel counsel. The deductible is $1,500 per claim.

This insurance program is also available to similar associations such as Police Benevolent Associations, etc.

NAS Insurance Services is an underwriting manager located at 16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Encino, CA 91436, Phone (818) 382-2030, Fax (818) 382-2040, web site www.nasinsurance.com. Rich Robin, President, can be contacted at (818) 808-4477 or rrobin@nasinsurance.com

Sequoia Insurance Company

Sequoia® Insurance Company Releases Coverage for American's Fastest Growing Crime: Identity Theft

Monterey, CA - Sequoia® Insurance Company announces the release of restoration coverage for Identity Theft. For a minimal additional cost, Identity Theft Recovery Coverage can be added to Sequoia's policies such as Sequoia Enterprise®, Sequoia Edge®, and Sequoia Agricultural Edge™.

Coverage includes a toll-free help line, and a case manager to help guide the Identity Theft recovery process for 12 months. Also included is reimbursement for restoration expenses such as fees to re-apply for loans, cost of credit reports, and certain legal fees.

"Identity Theft costs a lot more than money," explains Joel Bethke, VP Underwriting and Marketing. "We're committed to helping victims restore what they value most."

Each year Americans spend 300 million hours and incur $5 billion in personal expenses cleaning up problems caused by Identity Theft. The average cost to a victim to correct the problem is 60 hours of personal time & $1,200 in out-of pocket expenses. Identity Theft can cause the victim many problems including ruined credit rating and pursuit by collection agencies.

About Sequoia® Insurance Company
Based in Monterey, California, Sequoia Insurance Company has been serving the western United States since 1946. Sequoia provides pioneering commercial lines products through its directly appointed agents. Sequoia AGRICULTURAL EDGE™ joins other premier innovations including Sequoia EDGE®, an extremely flexible and comprehensive risk management solution for middle market customers, and Sequoia ENTERPRISE™, a leading policy for small business owners.

Contact: Sequoia® Insurance Company, P.O. Box 1510, Monterey, CA 93942, (831) 657-4547, www.sequoiains.com

Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Coverage

Architects and Engineers Professional Liability & Architects, Engineers & Contractors Pollution Liability Coverage

Change is good - No more Mold, Pollution or Asbestos Exclusions

PCM is pleased to announce a new and competitive revision to our Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Program.

We have exclusive electronic access with in-house underwriting, quoting and binding authority. The company is rated "A" by A.M. Best.

Limits of Liability are available from 100,000 up to 5,000,000 or more with deductibles from 5,000 depending upon the size of the firm. Acceptable classes may include:

We write graduate and licensed architects and engineers engaged in full-time private practice.

A completed and signed application is required in order to quote any given risk. All quotations emanate from this office. For more information, contact Bob Meyer (212) 344-8774 or RMeyer@pcmgroup.com or visit our web site www.pcmgroup.com for information on our other products and services. You can also send us submissions by fax at (212) 344-5537

Markel American Insurance Company

Markel American Insurance Company Announces Collector Vehicle Insurance Coverage

Waukesha, WI, January 23, 2008 - Markel American Insurance Company today announced the introduction of their Collector Vehicle Insurance program. This program joins their other Specialty Personal Lines, such as motorcycle and various boat products, providing essential coverage to enthusiasts.

The program provides comprehensive coverage for a variety of collector vehicles including antique autos and motorcycles, street rods and replicas. It also boasts a very competitive policy form with no mileage limitations.

A Markel Collector Vehicle policy provides liability, Agreed Value physical damage coverage, medical payments and uninsured motorist coverage as well as any other state-mandated coverage. Also included is coverage for accessories, trailers and spare parts.

The product will be distributed through retail and wholesale agents who focus on Collector Vehicle insurance. Currently the program is available in MA, RI, NH, ME, VT, IN, IL, MI, OH, KY, TX, WI, MN, TN, IA, MO, AR, OK, LA, CA with planned expansion to make the coverage available nationwide. More information can be found at www.markelamerican.com.

A subsidiary of the Markel Corporation, Markel American Insurance Company specializes in the lines of Powersport Products, Specialty Marine, Preferred Yacht and Small Boat, and Specialty Property. For more information on our products, please visit www.markelinsuresfun.com

The Richmond, VA-based Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, the company strives to provide quality products and excellent customer service. For more information, please visit www.markelcorp.com.

WKF&C Agency, Inc.

WKF&C Offers Earthquake Deductible Buybacks for Residential and Commercial Risks

Melville, New York - Tom Wilson, president of WKF&C Agency, Inc. has announced that they will be offering earthquake deductible buybacks from an A.M. Best rated "A" admitted carrier.

According to Wilson, "We're excited to offer this new coverage which will cover the deductible of a commercial or residential earthquake insurance policy. Right now the coverage has been approved in California, Oregon and Washington."

About this coverage
With all construction types entertained, this coverage has a minimum premium of $2500 with limits up to $500,000. Minimum retention is 1% of the property value or $5,000, whichever is greater. Premiums are based on the covered structure's age, construction, location, soil conditions, etc. Eligible risks include but are not limited to: apartments, office & industrial buildings, private schools, residential, shopping centers, malls and more.

More information is available from three of WKF&C's offices and they include Anthony Simone in New York at (631) 75603000 Ext. 113, asimone@wkfc.com; Northern California - Dawn E. D'Onfrio at (415) 889-3747, ddonofrio@wkfc.com or Southern California - Bill Kropp at (818) 716-2605, bkropp@wkfc.com or visit their web site at www.wkfc.com.

E.L.M. Insurance Brokers

E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, Inc. Adds New Excess Market for Habitational Risks, Restaurants, Mobile Home Parks and Offers 12.5% Commission Bonus

EL SEGUNDO, CA - E.L.M Insurance Brokers, Inc. today announces it has acquired a new non-admitted A++ rated follow form excess market for property, general liability, and business automobile risks.

About the New Market
The top classes are subject to underwriting guidelines and are as follows:

• Building/Premises - LRO
• Distributors - No Food or Drink Vacant/Occupied Land
• Habitational - including Apartments and Dwellings
• Mobile Home Parks or Courts
• Parking - Public/Open Air
• Real Estate Development Property
• Restaurants, including Liquor Liability
• Vacant Buildings
• Warehouses

Minimum premiums range between $650 per million to $1200 per million depending on receipts and class code. Limits up to $5 million are available. All underwriting, including binding of coverage, is done online. Once coverage is bound, the insured will have confirmation of coverage within minutes. ELM can insure risks in the eight western states.

For more information
Contact information: E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, Clancy Marie Johannsen, P.O. 2668, El Segundo, CA, 90245-1768; phone: (310) 322-1301; Fax is (310) 322-1302 or (310) 368-8440, email: mainoffice@e-o.com, web site: www.e-o.com.

Sequoia Insurance Company

Sequoia Insurance Company Releases New Agribusiness Program Designed Especially for California Farmers

Monterey, CA - Sequoia Insurance Company announces the release of Sequoia AGRICULTURAL EDGE, designed in partnership with California agents serving California agribusiness. Target markets include many of California's signature farming operations such as dairies, vineyards, livestock, orchards, and row crops.

Among the top 10 writers of written farm premium in California, Sequoia's agribusiness underwriters have in-depth knowledge of the region's insurance needs. Many members of the underwriting team grew up on farms or live on farms today. "Our Loss Control Services are proactive, with inspections performed by trained and skilled professionals," explains Joel Bethke, Sequoia's VP of Underwriting. "Our intent is to prevent a loss before it occurs."

Sequoia AGRICULTURAL EDGE™ is readily customizable and features dozens of optional coverages including Farm Pollution Liability, Custom Farming, Aircraft Spraying, Chemical Drift, Beekeeping Liability, Farmers Market Liability, and many, many more. This program also provides an excellent solution for California's growing Hobby Farm segment.

For more information contact: Sequoia Insurance Company, P.O. Box 1510, Monterey, CA 93942, (831) 657-4547, www.sequoiains.com.

Markel American Insurance Company

Markel American Insurance Company Announces Launch of New Excess Flood Program

PEWAUKEE, WI, - Markel American Insurance Company is pleased to announce the December 15, 2007 launch of their new admitted Excess Flood program for residential and non-residential properties. The program will be available in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.

The Markel American Insurance Company (MAIC) Excess Flood program provides property owners with coverage in excess of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new MAIC program will be offered through Advanced Insurance Coverages, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Flood Services, Inc. and is designed to provide additional protection for the tens of thousands of property owners who are affected by flooding each year.

"Since most standard homeowner insurance policies don't provide coverage against flood damage, homeowners have traditionally turned to the NFIP for flood protection," according to Timberlee Grove, president and COO of Markel American Insurance Company. "However, the NFIP doesn't offer enough protection for many homeowners, given the maximum $250,000 available for dwelling coverage. MAIC's Excess Flood insurance allows property owners to more fully protect against flood damage."

National Flood Services, Inc., known as NFS, provides third-party flood insurance administration services to many Property and Casualty companies that participate in the federal National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFS performs full administrative services such as flood insurance applications processing, claims management, accounting and financial reporting, customer service phone support, and insurance marketing assistance. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), NFS serves property/casualty companies issuing policies in the US, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

The Richmond, Va-based Markel Corporation markets and underwrites Specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, the company strives to provide quality products and excellent customer service. For more information, please visit www.markelcorp.com .

NAS Insurance Services

NAS OFFERS NEW MEDEFENSE ENDORSMENT THAT INCLUDES COVERAGE FOR ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD AND ABUSE IN MEDICARE BILLING

Encino, Ca - NAS Insurance Services has a new Medefense Plus Endorsement that can be added to Miscellaneous Errors and omissions insurance

The endorsement provides coverage for defense costs, civil fines and penalties for HIPAA and Billing Errors proceedings. In addition, there is a broad definition of billing error proceedings that includes audits/investigations/proceedings instituted by a government health payer (Medicare/Medicaid) or resulting from voluntary self-disclosure. There is a payment for shadow audits and a waiver of co-insurance if panel attorney is selected.

Coverage is available up to $2 MM combined limits with E&O available.

The acceptable classes include medical billers and coders, practice Management and healthcare consultants.

For more information contact: Anita Ching-Bryant, Sr. Underwriter (818) 808-4474 or abryant@nasinsurance.com; Kim Nibbe, Sr. Underwriter (818) 808-4460 or knibbe@nasinsurance.com.