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Comprehensive Media Liability Solutions from Alexander J. Wayne & Associates Alexander J. Wayne & Associates, Inc. provides a dedicated Media Liability Insurance program designed for agents and brokers who need reliable placement options for media-related risks. As a wholesale broker with market access to all major U.S. carriers and Lloyd’s of London (domestic and London open market), we place both standard and hard-to-place media accounts across admitted and non-admitted markets. Ideal Accounts and Target Classes This program addresses the liability exposures that arise from creating, publishing, distributing, or promoting content. We routinely write coverage for: Advertisers and advertising agencies Authors and book publishers Magazine and newspaper publishers Multimedia and entertainment companies Radio, television, and cable broadcasters Film and video producers or distributors Public personalities and talent engaged in public appearances Good-fit examples: you might have a regional lifestyle magazine preparing a new issue, a podcast production company with growing listenership, or a digital content creator whose reach and monetization are expanding. Those accounts—especially when they involve original reporting, commentary, advertising, or third-party content—are a primary focus for this program. Coverage Highlights and Advantages We offer flexible policy forms (both Claims-Made and Occurrence) and a broad set of protections tailored to modern media exposures. Typical coverages include: Libel, slander, and defamation Invasion of privacy and misappropriation of likeness Copyright and trademark infringement Policy features agents can leverage: Unlimited defense costs in addition to the policy limits (available for most classes) Punitive damages coverage where permitted by law Primary limits up to $10,000,000, with excess placements up to $15,000,000 Underwriting Notes Our underwriters have deep experience with media exposures and will consider risks across a wide spectrum of complexity. We underwrite both admitted and non-admitted options, and can place accounts in domestic and London markets when file complexity or limits require it. When preparing submissions, include recent samples of content, editorial controls or review procedures, social media policies, and any prior claims history. Placement depends on the client’s content processes, distribution reach, advertising practices, and prior loss activity. Territories and Availability Media Liability is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We can place business admitted or non-admitted depending on the class of business, state regulations, and the insured’s limit requirements. Why Work With Alexander J. Wayne & Associates? Agents and brokers choose Alexander J. Wayne & Associates for media liability because we combine specialty underwriting knowledge with wide market access. We routinely navigate hard-to-place risks by pairing experienced underwriters with U.S. carriers and Lloyd’s markets—helping you secure competitive terms and higher limits when needed. Contact us when you have media accounts that require tailored wording, higher limits, or London market capacity. Our team will help evaluate appetite, prepare a market-ready submission, and identify the right placement strategy. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this Media Liability program?Ideal accounts include publishers, broadcasters, content creators, advertising agencies, authors, and media production companies—especially those with unique or hard-to-place exposures. Is this program available nationwide?Yes, Media Liability Insurance is available in all 50 states and Washington, DC. What coverage limits are available?Policy limits are available up to $10 million, with excess limits up to $15 million depending on the risk. Can I get coverage for claims involving defamation or copyright issues?Yes, the program includes coverage for defamation, libel, slander, copyright and trademark infringement, and related media liability exposures. Does the program offer both admitted and non-admitted options?Yes, we offer both admitted and non-admitted options depending on the risk class and state requirements. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Overview — Citadel Insurance Services: Wholesaling Insurance Citadel Insurance Services offers liability insurance solutions designed for wholesalers, distributors, and importers. Our Wholesaling Insurance program focuses on accounts that can be difficult to place in standard markets — including product importers, national distributors, and specialty wholesalers across a wide range of product lines. As a managing general agency, Citadel leverages multiple carrier relationships to find admitted and non-admitted placement options and underwriting flexibility for harder risks. Target Classes and Ideal Accounts This program is a good fit when your client is a wholesaler, importer, or distributor that needs broad commercial general liability and product liability coverage. Typical targets include: Recreational products distributors Consumer goods wholesalers Life science product importers Automobile performance parts suppliers Chemicals and industrial supplies Plastics and molded components Electrical products and components Cleaning products and janitorial supply distributors Other specialty importer/wholesaler operations with complex recall, labeling, or cross-border exposures Coverage Highlights and Advantages Citadel’s wholesalers program is focused on liability exposures that matter most to distributors and importers: product liability, general liability, completed operations, and coverage extensions related to import/export activity. Advantages agents can expect: Access to multiple carrier markets and appetite flexibility for hard-to-place classes Placement options that include admitted and non-admitted carriers (some admitted markets available) Underwriters experienced in product stewardship, traceability, and third-party testing exposures Ability to handle complex distribution chains, private label arrangements, and importation risks Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premium To quote effectively, be prepared to provide a clear description of the product lines, supply chain (import sources), average annual sales by product line, quality control and testing procedures, recall history, and any existing product control protocols (labeling, instructions, consumer warnings). Accounts with product testing documentation and robust recall plans typically receive more competitive terms. Minimum premium: $2,500. Pricing and placement will vary by product category, sales volume, and loss history. Appetite and Common Restrictions Good fits: Wholesalers and importers with diversified product lines and established quality controls Accounts needing product liability wrap for private label operations Distributors seeking completed operations coverage for installation or repair services Not typically a fit: Retail storefronts that sell directly to consumers (unless packaged with wholesale operations) High-hazard chemical manufacturers without documented controls or significant loss history Accounts with unresolved or frequent product recalls without corrective action plans Territories and Availability 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. Market availability and admitted status vary by state and by carrier — Citadel will help identify the best placement for each jurisdiction. Why Work With Citadel on Wholesaling Insurance As a managing general agency focused on hard-to-place risks, Citadel Insurance Services pairs specialized underwriting with broad carrier access. Our broker partners benefit from pragmatic underwriting, quicker appetite responses, and tailored terms for complex distribution and import exposures. Use this program to help retain accounts you might otherwise have to refer out or decline. Example Scenarios You have a regional importer of recreational products that supplies retailers across multiple states and needs product liability limits plus a recall response plan — Citadel can seek markets that will consider the account with documented testing and recall controls. A distributor of automobile performance parts sells to installers nationwide and needs completed operations coverage for installed parts — this program can evaluate completed operations exposures alongside product liability. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for Citadel’s Wholesaling Insurance program?Accounts that are primarily wholesalers, distributors, or importers of consumer, industrial, or specialty products are ideal — particularly when they need product liability, completed operations, or import-related liability solutions and have documented quality controls. What submission information does Citadel need to quote?Provide a description of product lines, annual sales by product, supply chain/import origins, loss and recall history, product testing or quality control procedures, and any safety or labeling programs. Photos, MSDS (if applicable), and copies of agreements for private label work help accelerate review. Are admitted markets available and where can business be placed?Citadel works with a mix of admitted and non-admitted carriers; some admitted markets are available. The program is available in the states listed above, and Citadel will identify the best market based on the account and jurisdiction. What is the minimum premium and typical turnaround time?The program minimum premium is $2,500. Turnaround depends on account complexity; straightforward wholesale-only accounts with complete submission materials typically receive preliminary responses faster than multi-jurisdictional or high-exposure submissions. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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