Agency Resources, Inc.
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ACE USA Guidelines

Targeted Operations

  • Retail Operations
  • Light Contracting Operations
  • Schools
  • Auto Sales
  • Restaurants
  • Grocery Stores
  • Professional Clerical Operations
  • Bakery
  • Limousine Operations
  • Building Operations
  • Country Clubs

Underwriting Criteria

  • Minimum experience mod: .70, maximum: 1.30, truckers: 1.25
  • Must have at least one continuous year in business, except contractors are required to have 2 years
  • Have a prior 5 year loss ratio under 35%
  • No subcontractors
  • No placement services or temporary agencies
  • No seasonal operations
  • No non-profits
  • No working out of the house/home
  • No franchises
  • No 24-hour operations
  • States available: AL, CT, DE, IL, LA, MD, NJ, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT
  • Multi-state operations are eligible as long as all states are eligible

Most Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Applicants who have been  cancelled in the 3 years prior to the proposed policy inception date
  • Applicants who have been insured in a PEO or similar structure in the past 2 years
  • Premium too small
  • Premium too large
  • Unfavorable loss experience
  • Answers to the general information questions are not acceptable

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AIG Guidelines

Targeted Operations

  • Contractors – (New York Contractors included)
  • Retail Operations
  • Wholesale Operations
  • Restaurants
  • Trucking Operations
  • Manufacturers
  • Physicians
  • Building Operations
  • Auto Repair Operations
  • Schools
  • Clothing Manufacturers

Underwriting Criteria

  • Start-up operations must have 2 years of background and experience
  • Maximum experience mod: 1.35, subject to underwriting
  • All job classes and phraseologies must be eligible
  • No subcontractors
  • No laboratories
  • No placement services or temporary agencies
  • No seasonal operations
  • No non-profits
  • No working out of the house/home
  • No franchises
  • No 24-hour operations
  • States available: AL, CT, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT
  • Multi-state operations are eligible as long as states are eligible

Most Common Reasons for Rejection

  • At least one class code is not eligible
  • Premium too small
  • Premium too large
  • Start-up operations less than 2 years of background and experience
  • Class or premium shown on application is inconsistent with rating data sheet
  • Unfavorable loss experience
  • Answers to the general information questions are not acceptable

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Hanover Guidelines

Targeted Operations

  • Wholesale and Retail Operations
  • Beverage Dealers
  • Clothing/Textile Manufacturers
  • Laundry Operations
  • Paper Goods Manufacturing
  • Clerical Based Operations
  • Some Light Manufacturing (contact underwriter for details)
  • Barber Shops/Beauty Salons

Underwriting Criteria

  • States available: AR, CT, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OK, PA, RI, TX, VA, WI. Strong interest in NJ exposures.
  • Premium levels: Minimum ($1,000), Maximum ($25,000)
  • Mod level: 1.15 maximum
  • All account submissions require a complete application
  • Loss information verification is mandatory on all risk submitted
  • Loss runs required on all risks greater than $10,000 premium
  • All risks must have a minimum of 12 continuous months business experience
  • Must have at least one full-time employee
  • Managed care credit of 5% offered for New Jersey risks

Most Common Reasons for Rejection

  • Exposure in New York City
  • Placement service or temporary agencies
  • Contractor exposure
  • Non-profit organization
  • Out-of-home/house work
  • 24-hour operation
  • Foreign, USL&H or Jones Act
  • Premium too small
  • Premium too large
  • Adverse loss history
  • Mod exceeds plan limit

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Hartford Guidelines

Targeted Operations

  • Professional Clerical Operations
  • Retail Operations
  • Wholesale Operations
  • Physicians
  • Schools / School Districts
  • Light Manufacturers
  • Beverage Distributors
  • Dry Cleaners
  • Barber / Beauty Shop

Underwriting Criteria

  • All job classes and phraseologies must be eligible
  • No subcontractors
  • No laboratories
  • No placement services or temporary agencies
  • No seasonal operations
  • No non-profits
  • No working out of the house/home
  • No franchises
  • No 24-hour operations
  • No financial advisors or stockbrokers
  • No credit unions
  • No boat rental
  • No recycling centers
  • No airport exposures
  • States available: AL, CT, DE, FL,  IL, IN, KA, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT

Most Common Reasons for Rejection

  • At least one class code is not eligible
  • Premium too small
  • Premium too large
  • Start-up operations less than 2 years of background and experience
  • Class or premium shown on application is inconsistent with rating data sheet
  • Unfavorable loss experience
  • Answers to the general information questions are not acceptable
  • Applicant is open 24 hours
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