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Special Section sponsored by

New Empire Group, Ltd.

Key offerings administered: High limit commercial umbrella programs for the real estate industry, including the "Smart" Primary Series for property managers errors & omissions programs, hotel & motel programs, and co-op & condo insurance programs


Commercial Insurance Programs for Real Estate

New Empire provides insurance programs for real estate and hotels including high limit commercial umbrellas, GL and property coverage, errors & omissions for property managers, D&O and environmental coverage for apartments and community associations. The company provides exceptional pricing and fast turnaround on quotes/binders. Umbrella coverage limits begin at $5 million, with options for $10 million, $15 million, $25 million, $50 million, $75 million and $100 million.

Robert E. Mackoul, CLU, New Empire’s chief executive officer, says, “We help MGAs and brokers sell their primary coverages by offering them the umbrella solution that makes them more competitive in the marketplace. Our programs are written through many of the insurance industry’s most trusted carriers—such as the Chubb Group, Navigators, Travelers, and Zurich.”

New Empire Group administers unique programs that deliver umbrella and other coverage for a variety of real estate risks through programs providing coverage for:

• Condominium associations and community associations

• Senior and student housing

• Apartments

• Property managers

• Commercial & office buildings

• Hotels and motels

 “Our agency clients know they can count on our ability to offer effective solutions quickly and consistently,” says James O’Neill, New Empire’s director of primary programs and vice president of business development. “Our results are what have built the strong relationships that we have in the agencies that we do business in.”

The “Smart” Series of Primary Programs

In early 2009, New Empire Group launched the “Smart” Series of Primary Programs.

• Cooperatives, Condominiums, & Apartments—The “Smart Real Estate Program” provides GL and property coverage to meet the needs of community associations and apartments in selected states. The program also offers D&O for community associations.

• Hotels & Motels—The “Smart Hotel & Motel Program” is a package policy addressing the needs of well-maintained franchised hotels and motels throughout the United States. The program provides comprehensive coverage and custom endorsements for qualified risks at extremely competitive premiums. It is available in all 50 states.

• Property Managers Errors & Omissions—The “Smart Property Managers Errors and Omissions Program” is designed for property management firms with annual revenues of up to $10 million. It features comprehensive liability coverages and custom endorsements for property management firms that qualify. The program is admitted in all states except Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Vermont and Wyoming.

• Environmental Program for Real Estate Risks—The Building Owners Environmental Program features site pollution coverages—above and below ground storage tanks, lead paint, and asbestos—for buildings that qualify.

All New Empire principals have many years of retail agency experience. “We know that brokers require quality products and great pricing, but above all, outstanding service. We continually aim to satisfy,” said Underwriting Vice President Robert G. Mackoul, Jr. “We strive to build long-term relationships by recommending companies and products with high degrees of integrity while, at the same time, providing the exceptional service that our retail brokers and MGA clients expect and deserve.”

New Empire Group, Ltd.

25 Nassau Lane

Island Park, New York 11558

Phone (516) 431-8300

www.newempiregroup.com

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 


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