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For logging and timber operations, Workers Compensation Insurance can be one of the most challenging and expensive coverages to secure. With high-risk job duties, remote work environments, and heavy machinery involved, many standard markets shy away from these accounts. That’s where Novatae Risk Group steps in. Through our specialized Workers Compensation Insurance for Loggers program, administered by Empire Underwriters, we help agents and brokers place tough-to-insure logging risks with confidence. With over 30 years of experience partnering with logging operations, we understand the unique exposures your clients face. Whether your client is a start-up logging outfit or a multi-state operation with prior losses or lapsed coverage, we provide customized solutions to meet their needs. Our team responds quickly, offers access to multiple "A" rated carriers, and delivers creative options for even the most distressed accounts. Ideal Accounts and Appetite: Experience MOD of 1.30 or higher High-hazard logging and timber classes Field, office, and mixed operations (blue, gray, and white collar) Accounts currently in state pools or assigned risk funds Distressed, lapsed, cancelled, or non-renewed policies New ventures and start-up logging companies Multi-state logging operations Hard-to-place Workers Compensation risks Coverage Highlights and Advantages: Stand-alone Workers Compensation coverage options Guaranteed cost, high deductible, dividend, and retro plans Integrated and customized work comp solutions Access to many top-rated national and regional carriers Fast turnaround and responsive underwriting team Custom account handling tailored to your client’s operation Submission Requirements: Completed ACORD 130 application 3–4 years of loss runs (if available) Details on any large losses Supplemental questionnaire (provided upon request) Territories and Availability: Our Workers Compensation Insurance for Loggers program is available in most states, including 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, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, DC, WV, and WI. Minimum Premium and Market Access: Minimum premium starts at $10,000. We offer access to both admitted and non-admitted markets, depending on state and account characteristics. Carrier availability may vary by state. Why Partner With Novatae Risk Group: As a trusted Managing General Underwriter and Excess & Surplus Lines Broker, Novatae Risk Group provides deep expertise in complex and high-risk industries, including logging. Our streamlined submission process, flexible underwriting, and broad market access help agents place tough Workers Compensation accounts quickly and efficiently. Need a quote for Logging Workers Compensation Insurance? Email your submission to [email protected] or call 800-758-8113 to speak directly with an underwriter. Frequently Asked Questions What types of logging businesses are eligible for this Workers Compensation program?This program is designed for high-hazard logging operations, including companies with field crews, heavy equipment, or remote job sites. New ventures, multi-state operations, and distressed accounts are all considered. Can I submit an account with a high MOD or recent claims?Yes, we specialize in accounts with MODs of 1.30 or higher, including those with prior losses, lapses, cancellations, or non-renewals. Detailed loss information will help us find the best fit. What documentation is required to get a quote?Submit a completed ACORD 130, 3–4 years of loss runs (if available), a supplemental questionnaire, and details on any large losses. Are accounts in assigned risk pools eligible?Yes, we regularly help agents move clients out of state pools or funds by finding better-fit carrier options for their operations. How quickly can quotes be turned around?We offer fast turnaround on submissions, especially when complete documentation is provided up front. Contact our underwriting team for current timelines. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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Continental Underwriters, Inc. is a specialized Managing General Agency (MGA) and wholesaler dedicated exclusively to the forest products industry. Our Forest Products Insurance program is built specifically for businesses involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of lumber and related building materials. We work directly with agents and brokers across North America to provide tailored insurance solutions for a wide range of forest product operations. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is ideal for businesses involved in: Sawmills and veneer mills Pallet mills and plywood plants Wood treating and preserving operations Woodworking and component manufacturers Producers and distributors of timbers, cants, railroad ties, panel products, and more Whether your client operates a single-location mill or manages multiple facilities across state lines, we can help you place coverage tailored to their specific exposures. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Through our network of carrier partners, we deliver comprehensive insurance options designed to meet the unique needs of the forest products sector. Available lines of coverage include: Property Inland Marine General Liability Commercial Auto Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Commercial Umbrella Employment Practices Liability Equipment Breakdown Coverage Crime Coverage We understand the property, liability, and operational risks that come with managing forest product businesses. Our products are designed to address high fire hazard exposures, heavy machinery use, transport risks, and workforce safety — all within one cohesive insurance package. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Minimum premiums vary and are based on account size, operations, and coverage needs. We work closely with agents to provide competitive and customized solutions. Submissions should include detailed operational information, loss history, and current coverage terms for fastest turnaround. Territories and Availability Our Forest Products Insurance program is available in most states across the U.S., including but not limited to CA, TX, FL, NY, WA, and NC. We offer coverage in both admitted and non-admitted markets, depending on state and risk profile. Reach out to confirm availability in your client’s location. Why Work With Continental Underwriters, Inc.? With a sole focus on the forest products industry, Continental Underwriters brings unmatched industry insight and underwriting depth to this niche. We understand the risks, language, and operations of your clients — allowing us to provide smarter, faster, and more relevant solutions. Our strong relationships with multiple carriers give us the flexibility to find the right market fit for nearly any forest product account. If you have a client who runs a regional sawmill operation with high-value equipment and seasonal workforce needs, or a multi-state lumber distributor with complex logistics exposures, we can help you place the right coverage efficiently and competitively. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?We specialize in insuring sawmills, pallet mills, plywood plants, veneer mills, wood preservation operations, and other wood product manufacturers and distributors. Is this program available in all states?The program is available in most U.S. states. Please check with us for specific state eligibility and admitted status in your client’s location. What coverages are included in the Forest Products Insurance program?Available coverages include Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, EPLI, Equipment Breakdown, and Crime Coverage. Are there minimum premium requirements?Minimum premiums vary based on risk size and coverage needs. Contact us with your client’s profile to get a customized quote. What makes Continental Underwriters unique in this space?We are exclusively focused on the forest products industry, offering deep expertise, tailored underwriting, and access to multiple carriers for niche risks. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Overview — Inland Marine for Construction from OnPoint Underwriting OnPoint Underwriting offers a specialty Inland Marine program tailored to logging, construction and crane/rigging operations. Designed for independent agents and brokers, this program provides flexible equipment and transit protection for contractors, timber operators and crane firms. As a program administrator with access to various carriers, OnPoint can place both routine and specialty Inland Marine risks with underwriting that understands heavy equipment exposures and mobile operations. Ideal accounts and target classes This program is a fit for insureds that rely on mobile or high-value equipment, including: Logging & lumbering operations, wood yards and sawmills Land clearing and chipping operations Crane rental companies, rigging and hoist operations Steel erection and heavy construction contractors Owners/operators that move equipment between sites or use rented/leased equipment Coverage highlights and advantages OnPoint’s Inland Marine for Construction program provides broad, modular coverage built for equipment exposures. Highlights include: Contractor’s Equipment / Scheduled Equipment coverage for owned mobile machinery Optional endorsements for Rented/Leased Equipment “From Others” and “To Others” Coverage for Tools & Miscellaneous Equipment, Trailer & Spare Parts Transit and Temporary Storage coverage, including Waterborne options Rental Reimbursement and Contractor’s Equipment Income coverage Replacement Cost and increased limits for Newly Acquired Equipment Riggers Liability and targeted endorsements such as Overload and Boom Collapse Automatic enhancements for crane submissions (crane attachments, misc tools, rental reimbursement, increased newly acquired limits) Underwriting notes and minimums Typical submissions should include a schedule of equipment with values, description of operations (including any rental or contract lifting work), loss runs and radius of operations. OnPoint works with agents to place accounts with flexible limits and endorsements suitable for mobile heavy equipment risks. Minimum premium: $500. Territories and admitted status Available in the following states and territories: 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. Why place Inland Marine for Construction with OnPoint Underwriting Program administrator with niche expertise in logging, crane and construction equipment risks. Access to various carrier appetite options to fit both routine and specialty risks. Flexible endorsements to address rented equipment, transit, storage and crane-specific perils. Responsive underwriting focused on equipment schedules, values and operational exposures. Example accounts you might place A regional crane rental company with a mixed fleet of mobile cranes and attachments that needs rental reimbursement, newly acquired limits and overload/boom collapse endorsement. A timber hauler and land-clearing contractor that requires scheduled equipment coverage, transit protection and optional waterborne coverage for log barge operations. Typical Classes: Logging & Lumbering Wood Yard & Sawmill Land Clearing Chipping Operations Enhancement Coverages Automatically Provided (Crane Program): Crane Attachments Miscellaneous Tools Rental Reimbursement Increased Newly Acquired Limit For more information on the Inland Marine Insurance for Construction Program, please contact Jeff Vaughn @ (678) 651-2205 or [email protected]. Feel free to visit our website at www.onpointunderwriting.com . Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this Inland Marine program?Accounts that rely on mobile, high-value equipment and need transit, temporary storage or rented equipment protection are ideal — logging firms, land-clearing contractors, crane rental and rigging operations, and steel erectors. What submission information does OnPoint typically require?Provide an equipment schedule with values, business operations summary, radius of operations, experience/years in business and current loss runs. Details on rented equipment usage and any waterborne movements help underwriters evaluate endorsements. Are overload/boom collapse and riggers liability available for crane risks?Yes. Overload/boom collapse endorsements and riggers liability can be offered as part of the crane program, subject to underwriting. Disclose lifting operations, load types and competency controls in the submission. Where is this program available and are there minimum premiums?The program is available in the states listed above. The typical minimum premium is $500; final premium depends on values, exposures and selected endorsements. Can OnPoint handle accounts with rented or leased equipment?Yes. Endorsements are available for Rented/Leased Equipment “From Others” and “To Others,” and the program can be structured to include rental reimbursement and contractor’s equipment income coverage where appropriate. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.