Colonial General Insurance Agency, Inc. offers a comprehensive Public Entity Insurance program designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s governmental organizations. With access to both admitted and non-admitted markets, we provide flexible solutions backed by A.M. Best rated A+XV (Superior) carriers. Whether your clients are small towns or larger municipal organizations, we help you craft tailored coverage options to address their unique exposures with confidence and efficiency.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
This program is well-suited for a wide range of public entities, including:
- City and County Governments
- Towns, Villages, Boroughs, and Townships
- Public Fire and Emergency Response Services
- Police and Sheriff’s Departments
- Transit and Park Police, and other Governmental Law Enforcement Agencies
- Water, Sewer, and Irrigation Districts
- Library Districts, Parks and Recreation Boards
- Highway and Community Development Boards
- Other Special Service Districts
If you’re working with municipal departments or special service districts looking for reliable risk management solutions, this program is a strong fit. For example, you might have a client who operates a local water district or a regional parks and recreation agency—both are ideal candidates for this coverage.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
We offer a robust portfolio of lines that can be packaged or offered as standalone policies:
- Professional Liability
- Law Enforcement Liability
- Public Officials Liability
- Employment Practices Liability
- Emergency Dispatchers Liability
- Firefighters Professional Liability
- General Liability
- Property and Inland Marine
- Crime and Equipment Breakdown
- Automobile
- Umbrella
These coverages are designed to protect against operational, professional, and personnel-related exposures common to public entities. Our access to multiple markets allows us to find the right fit for your client’s size, scope, and level of risk.
Underwriting Notes and Restrictions
We maintain a focused underwriting appetite. Please note the following ineligible risks:
- Property/Casualty coverage in AK, HI, LA, and NM
- Professional Liability in AK, CA, HI, and LA
- School Districts are ineligible
- Transit or Housing Authorities on a stand-alone basis
- Properties within 25 miles of a coastline in wind-prone areas
- Automobile risks in MA or NJ
- Utilities that generate electricity or produce natural gas
Territories and Availability
This program is available in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Property and Casualty risks in California are limited to Special Service Districts only.
Why Work With Colonial General?
Colonial General is a trusted Managing General Agency and Excess & Surplus Lines Broker with a deep commitment to the public sector. Our experienced team understands the complex risks faced by municipalities and special districts. With access to multiple carriers and the flexibility to place both admitted and non-admitted business, we help you deliver comprehensive, competitive solutions for your public entity clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?
This program is ideal for city and county governments, townships, emergency response agencies, law enforcement departments, and special service districts like parks, water, and library boards.
Can I place standalone coverages or must they be packaged?
Most coverages can be written as part of a package or on a standalone basis, offering flexibility based on your client’s needs.
Are school districts eligible under this program?
No, school districts are not eligible for coverage under this Public Entity Insurance program.
Is this program available on an admitted basis?
Yes, we offer both admitted and non-admitted options depending on the risk profile and market availability.
In which states is this program available?
This program is available in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, NM, UT, and WY, with some restrictions in certain states like CA, AK, HI, and LA.
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