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Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Alexander J. Wayne & Associates, Inc. offers a focused Railroad Protective Liability Insurance program designed for agents placing contractor work near railroad property. This program makes it straightforward to provide the railroad with the liability protection it requires when contractors are performing work adjacent to tracks, bridges, tunnels, signal houses and other railroad-owned facilities. Overview of the Program from Alexander J. Wayne & Associates Our Railroad Protective Liability product is written to benefit the railroad as the named insured and is typically paid for by the contractor. It responds to bodily injury, third-party property damage, and physical damage to railroad property arising from the contractor’s operations—commonly within 50 feet of the tracks. Alexander J. Wayne & Associates places this business through admitted capacity with major markets including Lexington and Zurich, and we provide both primary and excess solutions. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Simple, one-page application to speed placement and binding. Fast, responsive underwriting and servicing tailored for wholesale brokers. Standard limits $2,000,000 / $6,000,000 with higher limits available. Primary or excess coverage available with capacity up to $100,000,000. Minimum premium typically starts at $4,500—flexible for a wide range of project sizes. Covers both first-party and third-party liability exposures to the railroad named insured. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is a strong fit when you represent contractors, utility companies, municipal agencies, or engineering firms performing work adjacent to active railroad property. Typical examples include: A construction contractor installing conduit or fiber optic cable crossing under tracks. A bridge repair crew performing maintenance on or near a railroad bridge. A municipal crew conducting signal or grade crossing improvements within the railroad right-of-way. Accounts that generally fit: short-term project work near tracks, routine maintenance and installation projects, small-to-large construction jobs requiring the railroad to be an insured party. If work extends well beyond the railroad right-of-way or involves unusual operations not directly related to the railroad, consult underwriting for acceptability. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Application: one page; include details of the scope of work, distance to track, and project duration. Limits: standard $2M/$6M; higher limits and excess towers available up to $100M capacity. Minimum premium: commonly $4,500, but final premiums depend on exposure, limits, and territory. Admitted availability varies by state—contact our desk for admitted vs. non-admitted options in a specific jurisdiction. Territories and Availability Program availability includes a wide roster of states and territories. Because admitted status and market capacity can differ by state, please confirm availability for the specific state where the work will occur. Alexander J. Wayne & Associates can advise on admitted placement where available and non-admitted or excess solutions when needed. Why Work With Alexander J. Wayne & Associates As a wholesale broker, Alexander J. Wayne & Associates combines fast turnaround, streamlined paperwork, and access to established markets (including Lexington and Zurich) to help you place standard and hard-to-place railroad protective liability risks. Our team is experienced in the unique requirements railroads ask for, and we can help structure primary or excess placements to meet both the railroad’s requirements and your contractor client’s needs. Call Alexander J. Wayne & Associates today to discuss standard or complex Railroad Protective Liability placements and to get a quick quote for your client’s next project. Frequently Asked Questions What types of projects are a good fit for this Railroad Protective Liability program?Short-term construction, maintenance, utility installation, and bridge or signal work located adjacent to railroad property are ideal. Projects where the railroad will be named as an insured and the contractor wants the railroad’s protection are typical fits. What limits and capacity are available?Standard limits are $2,000,000 / $6,000,000. Higher limits and excess capacity are available, and the program can place primary or excess layers with aggregate capacity up to $100,000,000, subject to underwriting. How quickly can you bind coverage and what is required to submit?We use a one-page application to speed the submission process. Binding times are often quick; provide scope of work, project location and duration, and the railroad’s insurance requirements to start underwriting. Is this coverage available admitted in all states?Admitted availability varies by state. Alexander J. Wayne & Associates can advise whether admitted or non-admitted placement is appropriate for the state where the work will be performed. Who pays for the Railroad Protective Liability policy?Typically the contractor procures and pays for the policy, but the railroad is the named insured and the policy exists to protect the railroad against liability from the contractor’s operations. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Overview — Retail Industry Workers Compensation Insurance Don R. Jensen & Company offers a retail industry workers compensation program designed for independent agents and brokers who need reliable, competitively priced coverage for common retail exposures. Our appetite covers a broad set of retail classes — from small neighborhood shops to larger retail locations — with underwriting tailored to the operational risks retail employers face every day. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is a good fit for routine retail operations with standard premises and staffing patterns. Typical accounts include: Grocery stores and convenience markets Hardware and wholesale stores Gas stations and car washes Laundromats, barber shops, tanning salons, and florists Accounts with clear safety practices, routine inventory handling, and standard customer interaction exposures are most likely to receive favorable terms. Higher-risk retail operations (extensive food preparation beyond deli counters, heavy manufacturing on-site, massage/spa services with elevated liability concerns, or significant off-site operations) should be discussed with underwriting before submission. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Market access through Don R. Jensen & Company’s wholesale relationships — carriers vary to match the account. Competitive premiums and flexible options for standard retail classes. Experienced underwriting familiar with retail-specific loss drivers such as slips/trips, lifting injuries, and customer-related incidents. Practical submission requirements streamline review and placement. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premium Underwriting evaluates operations, payroll breakdown, prior loss history, safety programs, and experience modification. Minimum premiums start at $2,000. To accelerate review and improve placement chances, include the following with each submission: Completed ACORD application Three years of currently valued loss runs Experience modification worksheet Send submissions and documentation to [email protected] for underwriting intake. Territories and Availability Don R. Jensen & Company places retail workers compensation across a wide set of states. This program is available in: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, 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, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI. Admitted versus non-admitted placement will depend on the carrier and state regulations; underwriting will identify the appropriate market on submission. Example Accounts That Fit Well A neighborhood grocery with a steady staff and one location looking to renew with an improved loss control plan. A local hardware store seeking a market that understands retail operations and can offer a competitive workers compensation option at standard limits. Why Work With Don R. Jensen & Company As a wholesale broker, Don R. Jensen & Company provides access to multiple carriers and tailored underwriting for retail accounts. We help you place standard retail risks efficiently and offer responsive underwriting review when accounts require clarification. For more company information and additional coverage details, visit www.drjco.com. Frequently Asked Questions What types of retail accounts are a good fit for this program?Routine retail operations with customer-facing premises and standard inventory handling — grocery stores, hardware stores, laundromats, gas stations, barber shops, florists, and similar classes — are a strong fit. Accounts with unusual exposures should be discussed with underwriting first. What do you need to submit for a quick review?Include a completed ACORD application, three years of currently valued loss runs, and an experience modification worksheet. Email submissions to [email protected] to begin underwriting. Is this coverage available everywhere?The program is available in the states listed above. Whether coverage is provided on an admitted or non-admitted basis depends on the carrier and the state; underwriting will confirm placement options on a per-submission basis. What is the minimum premium?Minimum premiums start at $2,000. Final pricing is subject to the insured’s payroll, class codes, loss history, and selected carrier terms. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.