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LANDSCAPE GARDENING LIABILITY INSURANCE For NC and VA MORE THAN 30 YEARS INSURING CONTRACTORS We are your go-to market for all contractors, whether BIG or SMALL! Overview of the Program From Agents Insurance Markets, Inc. Agents Insurance Markets, Inc. provides targeted General Liability solutions for landscape gardening and lawn care contractors across North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. With more than 30 years placing contractor business, we combine niche underwriting expertise and access to flexible non-admitted markets to help you place accounts that need tailored limits and endorsements. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is designed for a broad range of landscape and grounds-maintenance operations, including: Landscape gardeners and full-service landscapers Lawn care and grass-mowing services Tree pruning, trimming, dusting and spraying Stump grinding and light site cleanup Residential and commercial maintenance contractors Typical fits are contractors performing routine lawn and landscape services, seasonal crews, and firms that need higher limits or specific policy features not available in standard admitted markets. Accounts with heavy excavation, major tree removal, or extensive subcontracted heavy civil work generally fall outside this appetite. Coverage Highlights and Advantages The program centers on comprehensive General Liability with options and endorsements that align with contractor exposures: General Liability limits available up to $5,000,000 Occurrence-form coverage Excess liability available to increase limits Property Enhancement form options Equipment and tools coverage via property floaters Additional Insured endorsements, primary wording and waiver of subrogation available Per-project aggregate limits offered where required by contract Damage to premises rented to you (up to $100,000) and Medical Payments (up to $5,000) Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Underwriting focuses on the specific operations, claims history, contract exposures and equipment values. We place business with reputable non-admitted carriers to offer greater flexibility on limits and endorsements. While the program offers competitive minimums for qualifying accounts, final pricing depends on the insured’s operations, payroll/subcontractor usage, past losses and requested coverages. Territories and Availability This program is available to agents writing business in North Carolina (NC), Virginia (VA) and the District of Columbia (DC). Policies are placed through non-admitted carriers where appropriate; please confirm state availability and any local licensing requirements when submitting. Why Work With Agents Insurance Markets, Inc. As a Managing General Agency specializing in contractor classes, Agents Insurance Markets, Inc. pairs experienced underwriting with fast, practical service. We help agents place accounts that need flexible wording, higher limits, or equipment protection not always available in admitted markets. Our team supports quick turnaround on submissions and can assist with policy language for owner or venue additional insured requests and per-project aggregates. Example Accounts That Fit This Program A small commercial landscaping contractor that maintains office campus grounds, uses light tractors and hires seasonal crews, and needs a $2M general liability limit with additional insured wording for the property owner. A solo lawn care operator who carries mowers, a chipper and trailer equipment and wants scheduled equipment coverage plus general liability on an occurrence basis. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?This program fits landscape gardeners, lawn care and mowing services, tree pruning and stump grinding contractors, and both residential and commercial landscapers operating in NC, VA and DC—especially when higher limits or specific endorsements are needed. Is this program available for new landscaping businesses?Yes. We consider both new ventures and established companies. Each submission is evaluated on operations, experience, equipment and exposures. What are the key coverage options included in this program?Key options include General Liability up to $5 million, Property Enhancement forms, Equipment Floaters, Additional Insured endorsements, Waiver of Subrogation, per-project aggregates and excess liability. Can I write both residential and commercial landscaping risks?Yes. The program accepts both residential and commercial landscaping accounts provided they meet underwriting guidelines for operations and exposures. What carriers do you work with for this program?We place business with various reputable non-admitted carriers to provide flexibility in limits and policy wording tailored to your client’s needs. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Forest Insurance — Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. offers a dedicated Forest Insurance program designed for timber-related operations. The program covers core exposures associated with logging, log road construction, reforestation, chipping operations, and hauling of logs and chips. Available coverages include commercial general liability, commercial auto, and umbrella protection (specific coverages and forms may vary by state). Overview of the Program From the Company This program is offered through Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. as a Managing General Underwriter with market access to Chartis. It is positioned for agents who need a market that understands the unique operational, equipment and transportation risks of the forest and timber industry. Underwriting focuses on matching appropriate limits and endorsements to on-site exposures and fleet operations. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Independent loggers and small-to-mid-sized logging contractors Companies that build and maintain log roads Reforestation contractors and timber stand improvement crews Chipping and grinding operations located at yards or landing sites Contract haulers of logs and wood chips (dedicated fleets and owner-operators) Good candidates have documented safety programs, routine equipment maintenance, qualified drivers, and manageable transportation routes. Accounts with chronic loss histories, large-scale aerial logging, or significant unmitigated environmental exposures will require additional underwriting review. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Commercial General Liability tailored for operations with high third-party exposure (road crossings, public land access, bystanders). Commercial Auto coverage designed for log and chip hauling fleets, including options for physical damage and hired/non-owned autos. Umbrella/excess capacity to provide higher limits over primary liability and auto policies (availability varies by state). Underwriting that recognizes common industry controls: flagging/traffic control, roadside signage, haul route restrictions, and seasonal limitations. Access to Chartis paper through an MGA experienced in timber and forest exposures. Underwriting Notes Useful submission items: current loss runs, description of operations (harvest method, equipment list), list of drivers and MVRs, safety/maintenance programs, typical haul distances, and details on any subcontracting. Important exposure factors include slope/terrain, timber value per acre, proximity to public roads and utilities, and frequency of loaded hauls on public highways. Endorsement and limits options vary by state; discuss specific limit needs and any higher-hazard operations up front with the underwriter. Territories and Availability Program availability: All Available States. This Forest Insurance program is available in the following jurisdictions: AL, AK, AZ, AR, 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 Why Work With Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. on This Business Specialized underwriting knowledge of timber and forest operations combined with access to Chartis capacity. MGA-level service designed for agents who need flexible solutions for mixed operations (logging + hauling + chipping). Practical appetite: emphasis on controllable accounts with demonstrable safety programs and documented fleet controls. Clear submission guidance to streamline placement and underwriting response. Example Client Scenarios Example 1: You have a family-owned logging contractor that runs two tracked feller-bunchers, a chipper at the landing, and a three-truck fleet hauling to a nearby mill. The program can combine GL and auto coverages and provide umbrella limits to protect the contractor for haul-related exposures. Example 2: An independent contractor who performs log road construction for multiple timber owners needs coverage for both road construction operations and subsequent hauling by subcontractors. A tailored package of liability and auto coverage with appropriate endorsements may be placed through this program. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for Victor O. Schinnerer’s Forest Insurance program?Best fits are logging contractors, log road builders, reforestation crews, chipping operations, and contractors who haul logs and chips—especially those with documented safety programs, maintained equipment, and controlled haul routes. What coverages are typically available through this program?Primary coverages include commercial general liability, commercial auto for log and chip haulers, and umbrella/excess liability. Specific forms, endorsements and availability can vary by state. What submission information will the underwriter need?Provide recent loss runs, a clear description of operations and equipment, driver rosters and MVRs, details on haul distances and routes, safety and maintenance programs, and any subcontractor arrangements. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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