Machine shops are dynamic, high-risk environments with complex machinery, tight deadlines, and physically demanding work. These conditions make Workers Compensation Insurance essential for protecting both employees and business owners. Novatae Risk Group offers a focused Machine Shop Workers Compensation Insurance program that helps agents place tough-to-insure and distressed accounts with speed and confidence.
Whether your client is a newly established machine shop, has an elevated experience modification (MOD), or operates across state lines, Novatae can help. We partner with a broad network of "A" rated carriers and specialize in placing hard-to-place risks, including accounts that have been non-renewed, cancelled, or have lapses in coverage.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
- Experience MOD of 1.30 or greater
- High-hazard industries and difficult class codes (CNC machining, metal fabrication, tool & die)
- Accounts with blue-, gray-, and white-collar exposures
- Risks currently in state pools or assigned risk funds
- New ventures and startups with no prior Workers Comp
- Multi-state operations and regional exposures
- Accounts with prior cancellations, non-renewals, or coverage lapses
You might have a client running a busy CNC shop with a recent loss history, or a machine shop expanding payroll and operations into multiple states—Novatae has solutions for both situations and more.
Coverage Features and Program Advantages
- Fast turnaround on quotes and underwriting decisions
- Access to many "A" rated carriers across admitted and non-admitted markets
- Stand-alone Workers Compensation policies available
- Flexible plan structures: guaranteed cost, high deductible, dividend, and retrospective (retro) plans
- Custom account handling and integrated workers’ comp solutions to manage complex exposures
The program is built to give you flexibility and multiple placement options for challenging machine shop accounts.
Submission Requirements
- Completed ACORD 130 application
- 3–4 years of loss runs
- Details on any large losses or open claims
- Completed supplemental questionnaire (when requested)
Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums
Minimum premium starts at $10,000. Final premium and market options depend on state jurisdiction, payroll mix, class codes, and loss history. Novatae evaluates each file to identify admitted and non-admitted markets that best fit the risk profile.
Program Availability
Novatae’s Machine Shop Workers Compensation program is available in most states, including but not limited to CA, TX, FL, NY, IL, and PA. We have experience placing multi-state accounts and managing regional exposures across a wide territory.
Why Partner With Novatae Risk Group
As a Managing General Underwriter and E&S broker, Novatae Risk Group brings decades of underwriting experience and deep carrier relationships to support agents and brokers. Our underwriting team understands the manufacturing and machining sectors and provides tailored placement strategies for complex workers’ comp risks.
Contact us at 800-758-8113 to speak with an experienced broker about your Machine Shop Workers Compensation accounts.
Need a Workers Compensation Insurance quote for a machine shop client?
Send an email to [email protected] with the submission or call 800-758-8113 to reach an underwriter immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?
This program is best for machine shops with elevated MODs, high-hazard class codes, multi-state operations, startups, or accounts with prior coverage issues such as cancellations or non-renewals.
Can I submit new machine shop startups with no prior coverage?
Yes. Novatae regularly writes startup machine shops, including those without prior Workers Comp coverage, provided the business plan and safety controls are acceptable.
What documents are required to submit an account?
Provide a completed ACORD 130, 3–4 years of loss runs, details on any large or open claims, and the supplemental questionnaire when requested.
Are multi-state exposures eligible for this program?
Yes. Novatae has experience placing multi-state Workers Compensation risks and can coordinate admitted and non-admitted options across jurisdictions.
What is the minimum premium for this program?
The minimum premium typically starts at $10,000, though final terms depend on the state, payroll, class codes, and loss history.
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