Novatae Risk Group offers a specialized Workers Compensation program tailored for warehouse operations. Warehouse environments present a concentrated set of exposures — lifting, material handling, forklift operations, repetitive motion, and slip/trip hazards — that can produce significant comp claims if not placed with the right underwriting and claims partners. This program pairs focused underwriting with flexible market access to help you place warehouse risks with confidence.
Overview of the Program
Novatae Risk Group lists a warehouse workers’ compensation solution underwritten by an "A" rated carrier and administered through experienced MGA/E&S capacity. The program is designed for single-location and multi-location warehouses, distribution centers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operations that require a market tuned to the unique exposures of material handling employers. Submit complete applications for fast turnaround and clear underwriting decisions.
Ideal Accounts and Appetite
- Warehouse and distribution operations (small to mid-size and select larger accounts)
- Third-party logistics (3PL) facilities with established safety programs
- Accounts with forklift operations, pallet handling, and order-fulfillment activity
- Good fit: employers with documented safety programs, light-to-moderate loss history, and effective return-to-work practices
- Less likely to fit: high-hazard manufacturers, sites with frequent severe losses, or operations lacking basic loss control
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
- Program access through a Managing General Underwriter and Excess & Surplus lines broker structure to reach admitted and non-admitted capacity as needed
- Fast turnaround on quotes when a completed application and loss runs are provided
- Designed to address common warehouse exposures such as material handling injuries, lifting strains, and vehicle/pedestrian incidents
- Competitive commission structure and a market that can place accounts other carriers decline
- Flexible terms for multi-location placements and parcel/palletized operations
Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums
Underwriters will want a complete submission to price appropriately. Minimum premium: $7,500. Typical required materials include a completed ACORD application, three years of loss runs, the program supplemental questionnaire, and details on any large past losses. Clear documentation of safety programs, training, and return-to-work policies improves placement prospects and pricing.
Territories and Availability
Available in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV. The program can be structured on admitted or non-admitted paper depending on state availability and account characteristics; the carrier and placement vehicle will vary by risk and jurisdiction.
Why Work With Novatae Risk Group on Warehouse Workers Comp
- Specialized underwriting focus on warehouse and distribution operations
- Access to admitted and E&S markets through MGA relationships
- Fast, pragmatic quoting when you provide a complete submission
- Experienced claims and loss control partners to help manage difficult exposures
Example Accounts That Fit
- An owner-operated regional warehouse with 40 employees, organized safety training, and a clean two-year loss history — a straightforward candidate for competitive terms.
- A busy 3PL with mixed client operations, documented forklift training, and one large historical claim — eligible if loss-control initiatives and return-to-work plans are well documented.
Send submissions with the required materials to [email protected] or call 800-758-8113 to speak with an underwriter about placement options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of warehouse accounts are a good fit for this program?
Single-location and multi-location warehouses, distribution centers, and 3PLs with documented safety programs and moderate loss histories are ideal. Accounts with disciplined forklift training, formal return-to-work plans, and routine safety audits place best.
What submission materials do underwriters require?
Provide a completed ACORD application, three years of loss runs, the program supplemental questionnaire, and details on any large past losses. Incomplete files slow quoting.
Is the program available admitted or non-admitted?
Placement can be admitted or non-admitted depending on state and account characteristics. The carrier and placement vehicle will vary with risk profile and jurisdiction.
What is the minimum premium and how does pricing consider loss history?
The program has a minimum premium of $7,500. Pricing reflects class codes, payroll, loss history, and documented loss-control practices; strong safety documentation can materially improve terms.
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