Coverage for:

• Employers subject to the U.S. Longshore and harbor Workers' Compensation Act
• All types of longshore risks, with emphasis on the following:
  • Stevedoring: loading and unloading of cargo from vessels
  • Repair and maintenance of vessels and maritime equipment-ship, repair, crane service, boiler and engine repair, electronic equipment installation and service, cleaning and painting
  • Ship building-all commercial vessels, military vessels, and large pleasure crafts subject to USL&H Act
  • Marine terminals, tank cleaning, marine construction contractors, and off-shore oil and gas industry
• Full range of risk sizes-from a unique national market for middle market risks starting at $100,000 in annual premiums

Highlights:

• Employers may choose from Guaranteed Cost or Large Deductible Programs
• USL&H coverage is available in all states including those with state Workers' Compensation Funds
• Federal and State Act coverages are usually available on one policy
• Incidental Maritime Employers' Liability coverage- master and crew of vessels
• Fast and independent underwriting decisions
• Policies are non-assessable; no joint and several liability entanglements for employers
• Full service longshore and maritime claims expertise, integrated with underwriting and loss control
• Countrywide insurance network ensures timely, informed, and high-quality service by local underwriters
• Direct billing of insured, minimizes broker financial exposure and operational expense