Great Southern Agency, LLC offers a Hunting Plantation Insurance Program designed specifically for owners and operators of hunting plantations and preserves. The program addresses the unique risks of commercial hunting operations that host guests for guided or unguided hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, partridge, and exotic game birds.
Overview of the Program From Great Southern Agency
This program is underwritten for commercial hunting plantations and preserves that provide recreational hunting experiences to paying guests. Whether your client runs full-service guided hunts, offers unguided access to private land, or operates on-site lodging and hospitality, Great Southern Agency can package property, liability, and ancillary coverages to match those exposures.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
The Hunting Plantation Program is a fit for a range of commercial hunting operations, including:
- Commercial hunting plantations selling day or overnight packages
- Hunting preserves with native or exotic species
- Properties offering both guided and unguided hunts
- Operations with on-site lodging, dining, equipment rental, or guide services
Example: You might have a client who manages a 1,000-acre plantation in Georgia offering seasonal deer and turkey hunts, or a preserve in Texas focusing on exotic game bird hunts. Those accounts are well within the program’s target.
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
The program provides a broad package of coverages commonly requested by hunting operations:
- Property: Limits up to $20,000,000 per location
- General Liability: Up to $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
- Umbrella: Excess limits available to $5,000,000
- Professional Liability for instructional or guiding services
- Cyber Liability for booking and payment systems
- Employment Practices Liability (EPLI)
- Employee Benefits Liability
- Inland Marine for portable equipment and specialty gear
These coverages help protect against bodily injury claims, property loss, employment-related exposures, and cyber incidents—important for operations that host many guests and handle payment or booking data.
Underwriting Notes and Risk Controls
Coverage is offered on a non-admitted basis. Underwriting focuses on operational safety, guest supervision protocols, property construction, and the species and activities offered. Accounts should demonstrate sound risk management, documented safety briefings, and trained staff when offering guided hunts.
While there is no published minimum premium, submissions should show clear safety programs and procedures for guest orientation, weapon handling, and guide-to-guest ratios to receive the most favorable terms.
Territories and Availability
Great Southern Agency can write business in most U.S. states. The program is available in a wide range of states, including AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, and WY. Contact the underwriters for specific state approvals and filing details.
Why Work With Great Southern Agency
Great Southern Agency is a program administrator with deep experience in firearms- and hunting-related exposures. Agents benefit from their niche underwriting expertise, flexible non-admitted capacity, and understanding of the operational and legal issues that affect hunting plantations.
To place business or discuss a submission, call 877-451-0669 or email [email protected]. For more information about their coverages, visit https://firearmsins.com/coverage/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?
This program is ideal for commercial hunting plantations and preserves that host guests for guided or unguided hunting experiences, especially those offering deer, turkey, hogs, or exotic bird hunts.
Are lodging and dining operations on the premises covered?
Yes, the program can extend coverage to include on-site lodging, dining, and related hospitality exposures when part of the hunting operation.
Is coverage available for unguided hunts?
Yes, both guided and unguided hunting activities are eligible, provided that adequate safety protocols and risk management practices are in place.
What states is this program available in?
The program is available in most U.S. states, including AL, FL, GA, TX, SC, and many others. Contact Great Southern Agency for specifics on state availability.
What coverages are included in the program?
The program includes Property, General Liability, Umbrella, Professional Liability, Cyber, EPLI, Inland Marine, and Employee Benefits Liability.
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