Diving Contractors Insurance

Overview — International Special Risks: Diving Contractors Insurance

Since 1999, International Special Risks has specialized in Diving Contractors Insurance. Recognized by the Association of Diving Contractors International, ISR offers a focused program built around loss prevention, safety, and underwriting expertise for commercial diving operations. Our program combines access to A-rated carriers, nationwide claim handling, and flexible coverage options designed for the specific exposures your diving clients face.

Ideal Accounts and Appetite

This program is designed for professional commercial diving contractors and related marine contractors, including but not limited to:

We typically place accounts with established safety programs and documented dive procedures. Accounts with frequent or severe loss histories, operations outside accepted industry standards, or activities that fall outside submitted scope may require additional underwriting review or may be declined.

Coverage Highlights and Advantages

ISR’s Diving Contractors Insurance program bundles marine, liability and employer exposures into a comprehensive offering specifically tailored for diving operations:

Underwriting Notes and Submission Requirements

• Safety and loss control documentation are critical — safety manuals, dive plans, ADCI memberships or equivalents, training records and equipment maintenance logs improve placement chances.
• Claims handling is available nationwide; we coordinate with carriers to streamline incident response.
• Minimum premiums and final terms vary by account size, operations, and territory — please submit full loss history and operational details for accurate indications.

Territories and Admitted Status

This program is available in the following jurisdictions:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY

Admitted placements are available in some states; non-admitted or excess placements may be used where appropriate. Territory availability and admitted status can affect terms — confirm at submission.

Example Accounts (for agents)

• You have a regional dive contractor performing pipeline inspections and hull cleaning for commercial vessels — ISR can combine commercial general liability, marine hull/P&I and equipment coverage with USL&H protections.
• You represent an ROV/AUV operator contracted for offshore surveys — ISR’s equipment and liability modules can be structured to include transit and worldwide operations with limits to meet contract requirements.

Why Work With International Special Risks

ISR is a Brokerage General Agency with a deep niche focus on diving risks. Since 1999 we have developed specialized underwriting, loss-control partnerships and carrier relationships that translate into competitive pricing, meaningful limits (up to $100M), and broad coverage flexibility. Our team helps agents place complex diving accounts efficiently — from initial appetite guidance to claims support and policy placement.

To learn more about ISR’s Diving Contractors Insurance program or to request a quote, submit your account details and loss history to one of our dedicated team members. We’ll help you evaluate coverage options and identify the best placement strategy for your client’s operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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