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Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. is one of the longest-established surplus lines agencies in Texas and operates as a Managing General Agency (MGA). We give appointed agents and brokers access to competitive commercial insurance programs for hard-to-place and specialty risks, backed by carrier relationships that include Lloyd’s and Markel International. Broad appetite for commercial risks The Commercial Lines program is built to help you place a wide range of business accounts — from straightforward commercial property to more specialized or difficult-to-place exposures. Van Wagoner places accounts in both admitted and non-admitted markets when appropriate and works with appointed agents to find the best carrier fit. Target classes include: Apartment Houses – building, contents, inland marine, and liability Cargo – truck, air, or marine transit risks Commercial Packages – adaptable to most business classes Commercial Property – broad class acceptance Contractors Liability – multiple contractor classes Gas Stations and Convenience Stores General Liability – premises, products, and completed operations Greenhouses and Garden Centers Grocery Stores High-valued Automobiles – physical damage coverage Hotels and Motels Office Buildings Restaurants and Bars Shopping Centers and Malls Vacant Commercial Properties Coverage highlights and advantages Van Wagoner’s Commercial Lines program offers flexible coverages and structure to address the exposures your clients face. Key coverages include: Commercial Property — building, contents, and business interruption General Liability — premises, products and completed operations Inland Marine — contractor equipment, mobile property, and transit limits Physical Damage — coverage options for high-valued private automobiles The program is positioned to provide broad protection for hospitality, retail, construction, property owners, and other commercial operations where admitted or surplus capacity is required. Underwriting approach Van Wagoner underwrites through appointed agents, reviewing submissions to match accounts to the most appropriate carrier within their panel. While the appetite is broad, underwriters evaluate accounts based on class, location, exposures, loss history, and risk controls. The program accepts both admitted and non-admitted placements depending on the state and the risk. There is no published minimum premium, allowing flexibility across a range of account sizes. Available states This program is available to agents and brokers in the following states: Arizona (AZ) Arkansas (AR) California (CA) Connecticut (CT) Delaware (DE) Idaho (ID) Iowa (IA) Nevada (NV) New Mexico (NM) Oklahoma (OK) Pennsylvania (PA) Texas (TX) Utah (UT) Wyoming (WY) Why work with Van Wagoner Companies With decades of surplus-lines experience and deep underwriting relationships — including Lloyd’s and Markel International — Van Wagoner helps agents place complex and unusual commercial risks. The team emphasizes responsive service, practical underwriting guidance, and the ability to structure admitted or non-admitted options where appropriate. Example fits you may bring to this program: A mid-size apartment owner needing a combined property/liability package with inland marine for contents in a secondary market. A contractor with specialized equipment and a recent loss history who needs tailored inland marine and liability solutions through surplus markets. If you have a hard-to-place commercial account or need a surplus-lines solution, Van Wagoner can evaluate submissions and help secure the appropriate market placement. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this Commercial Lines program?Good fits include apartment buildings, contractors, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, and commercial property owners. The program is well-suited for harder-to-place risks such as vacant properties and high-valued vehicles. Is this program available in admitted or non-admitted markets?Van Wagoner places business in both admitted and non-admitted markets depending on the state and class of business. Your appointed underwriter will identify the best option for each account. What carrier markets support this program?This program is backed by long-standing carrier relationships, including Lloyd’s and Markel International. Are there minimum premium requirements?There is no published minimum premium. Van Wagoner considers a range of account sizes when evaluating submissions. In which states is the program offered?The program is available in AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, ID, IA, NV, NM, OK, PA, TX, UT, and WY. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Contractors Equipment Coverage from Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. provides a focused Contractors Equipment program designed to help independent agents and brokers place inland marine coverage for contractors’ mobile equipment and tools. The program is built to support a wide range of contractor clients — from small residential trades to large commercial subcontractors — with flexible options for scheduled and unscheduled equipment, leased units, and higher-value mobile gear. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program targets contractors who rely on owned or leased equipment as a core part of their operations. Typical classes we write include: Custom Home Builders Carpenters and Framers Concrete and Masonry Contractors Drywall and Insulation Installers Landscaping and Lawn Care Services Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors Swimming Pool Contractors Tile, Carpet, and Flooring Installers Metal Erection and Welding Wrecking and Demolition We also offer a dedicated Mining Equipment appetite, written through markets that will consider high-value mobile gear such as loaders, excavators, and drilling rigs. Coverage Highlights and Advantages The program provides inland marine protection tailored to contractor equipment exposures. Key advantages include: Coverage for scheduled and unscheduled equipment and tools Options to include leased or rented equipment where appropriate Protection for losses from theft, fire, vandalism and many named perils Capacity for both single-piece high-value equipment and multi-unit fleets Access to specialty markets for complex or high-limit mining risks Example scenarios: You might have a regional concrete contractor with several backhoes and a compact fleet that needs a single policy for mobile equipment exposure. Or a landscaper with trailers, mowers and a few high-value attachments requiring scheduled limits and theft protection. Both are within the program’s typical appetite, subject to underwriting review. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Van Wagoner Companies operates as a Managing General Agency with established carrier relationships, including Lloyds and Markel International, to deliver flexible underwriting solutions. Appetite and terms depend on class of business, equipment values, security measures, and loss history. Minimum premiums may vary by class and state; our underwriting team will work with you to find the best placement for each submission. Territories and Availability Contractors Equipment and related inland marine solutions are available through Van Wagoner Companies in the following states: 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, WV, WI, WY. Mining Equipment coverage is available nationwide in all 50 states. Why Work With Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. As a specialized MGA, Van Wagoner Companies brings decades of experience placing niche commercial coverages for independent agents. Our team focuses on practical, market-ready solutions and responsive underwriting support. We pair local agent knowledge with access to stable specialty markets to help you secure timely, competitive terms for contractors’ equipment risks. If you have a contractor client with mobile equipment exposure — from a one-truck operator to a multi-equipment fleet or mining operation — our underwriting specialists can review submissions and identify the best market fit. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this Contractors Equipment program?This program is ideal for contractors with mobile equipment needs, including builders, landscapers, HVAC techs, framers, and miners. Is coverage available for rented or leased equipment?Yes. The program can include options for leased or rented equipment subject to underwriting review and documentation. Can I place business for a contractor located outside the listed states?Contractors Equipment availability varies by state as listed above. However, Mining Equipment coverage is offered nationwide in all 50 states. Which carriers back this program?We work with Lloyds and Markel International to provide flexible options and market stability. Do you work with new ventures?Yes. New ventures are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the class of business, equipment values, and the submission details.

Specialized Insurance for Art & Antique Galleries Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. offers a dedicated Art & Antique Galleries program through its MGA platform with access to Lloyd's markets. The program is built to address the distinct valuation, transit, and display risks faced by galleries, dealers, consultants, and collectors. Whether the account is a small boutique gallery, a multi-dealer antique mall, or a private collector with frequent loans and exhibits, Van Wagoner provides flexible placement options and specialty underwriting expertise. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is well suited for: Fine art galleries and independent art dealers Antique shops and multi-dealer malls Private collectors who rotate or loan pieces to exhibits Art consultants, appraisers, and dealers who maintain on-site inventory Accounts with high-value, mobile inventory—items in transit, on consignment, or displayed at shows and auctions—are welcomed when appropriate security and inventory controls are in place. Operations primarily focused on restoration, repair, or manufacturing of antiques or artwork may be outside of the core appetite and should be discussed with underwriting first. Coverage Highlights and Advantages The program offers core and package options tailored to gallery and antique exposures: Property Coverage – Buildings, fixtures, business personal property, and scheduled fine art and antiques. General Liability – Third-party bodily injury and property damage arising from gallery operations and client visits. Package Policies – Combined property and liability options for cleaner placement and administration. Inland Marine – Coverage for items in transit, on consignment, on loan, or exhibited off-premises. Policies can be customized to include protections for theft, fire, accidental breakage during transit, and other common gallery risks. Coverage terms are designed to reflect the valuation and mobility of collectible items and to support complex placement needs. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Submissions are reviewed individually with attention to loss history, security measures, inventory controls, and item valuations. Provide a detailed inventory, values, provenance where available, and photos to accelerate underwriting. While the program does not list a public minimum premium here, Van Wagoner aims to offer competitive pricing that aligns with the risk profile—underwriters will advise on premium expectations during submission review. Territories and Availability This program is available on a non-admitted basis in the following states: Arizona (AZ) Arkansas (AR) California (CA) Connecticut (CT) Delaware (DE) Idaho (ID) Iowa (IA) Nevada (NV) New Mexico (NM) Oklahoma (OK) Pennsylvania (PA) Texas (TX) Utah (UT) Wyoming (WY) Admitted versus non-admitted placement depends on the state and the individual risk characteristics. Van Wagoner places coverage through Lloyd's, which provides flexibility and capacity for higher-value or more complex accounts. Why Work With Van Wagoner Companies Van Wagoner combines niche underwriting experience with Lloyd's access to support specialty art and antique risks. Agents benefit from underwriters who understand valuations, transit exposures, consignment arrangements, and museum/exhibit placements. The MGA model also delivers responsive service and streamlined placement for tailor-made solutions. Example scenarios that fit well: You have a client who runs a boutique gallery in California that frequently ships pieces to regional shows and needs transit and exhibit coverage in addition to on-site protection. You represent an antique dealer in Texas who consigns high-value pieces to auctions and requires scheduled inland marine coverage for items while off-premises. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?This program is ideal for fine art galleries, antique shops, private collectors, and consultants who need coverage for high-value, mobile inventory and exhibition exposures. What coverages are included in the Art & Antique Galleries program?Core offerings include Property, General Liability, Inland Marine, and Package policies that can be tailored to cover theft, fire, accidental breakage in transit, and exhibit exposures. Is this program available in all states?No. It is currently available on a non-admitted basis in AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, ID, IA, NV, NM, OK, PA, TX, UT, and WY. Admitted availability varies by state and risk. Does the program cover items in transit or on loan?Yes. Inland Marine coverage is available to protect items while in transit, on consignment, or temporarily exhibited off-premises. What carrier backs this program?The program is underwritten and placed through Lloyd's, providing capacity and specialty market expertise for collectible and fine art risks. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

Comprehensive Personal Lines Solutions from Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. Van Wagoner Companies, Inc. gives brokers and independent agents access to a broad, flexible Personal Lines program built for residential and personal risks that often sit outside standard market appetite. As an experienced Managing General Agency with strong carrier relationships—including Lloyds and Markel International—we place admitted and surplus lines business for hard-to-place, non-standard, and unique exposures across multiple states. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program is designed for agents who need reliable markets for a wide range of personal property and liability risks. Typical accounts we write include: Single-family homes, including high-value and historic dwellings Rental properties and portfolios of rental dwellings Seasonal, vacant, or unoccupied homes awaiting sale or renovation Condominiums and apartment units Foreign-owned or owner-located-outside-the-U.S. homes Properties in flood- or wildfire-prone areas Personal articles and collections (fur, jewelry, fine arts) Farm and ranch properties with both residential and agricultural exposures Example: You might have a client with multiple rental dwellings in different states or a vacation home in a wildfire zone—Van Wagoner Companies can help you find the right admitted or surplus solution to place the account. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Through both standard and specialty markets, this program offers a full spectrum of coverages tailored to complex personal risks: Homeowners & Dwelling Options Homeowners forms A, B, C, 1–6, 8 Dwelling Fire (TP 1, 2, 3) Condominium unit-owner and apartment coverages Rental and vacant dwelling programs Flood insurance placement Coverage for foreign-owned homes Personal articles coverage for valuables, collections, and scheduled items Farm & Ranch Property coverage for residences, barns, and equipment Animal mortality options Farm liability, including premises and operations Because we place both admitted and non-admitted business, Van Wagoner Companies can accommodate unique property characteristics, recent lapses, or other underwriting challenges that limit standard-market availability. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums Underwriting and minimum premiums vary by carrier and state. Our underwriting team offers flexible guidelines and will work with you to identify the most appropriate admitted or surplus market for each account. Provide complete loss history and detailed property information for the quickest response. Territories and Availability This Personal Lines program is currently available in: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. We continue to expand capabilities—contact us to confirm current availability for a specific risk. Why Work With Van Wagoner Companies, Inc.? Van Wagoner Companies brings decades of MGA experience focused on personal property programs that fall outside traditional underwriting molds. Our carrier access (including Lloyds and Markel International), combined with hands-on underwriting and quick turnarounds, helps you place challenging risks and grow your book. We emphasize personalized service, pragmatic underwriting, and solutions-driven placement. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this Personal Lines program?This program fits owner-occupied homes, rental properties, vacant dwellings, condominiums, foreign-owned homes, and farm or ranch properties with residential exposures. Can you write coverage for vacant or seasonal homes?Yes. We place both vacant and seasonal dwellings, including homes awaiting renovation or sale, using admitted or surplus markets as appropriate. Are high-value homes or collections eligible for coverage?Yes. We can insure high-value homes and provide personal articles scheduling for valuables such as fur, jewelry, and fine arts. Is this program available on an admitted or non-admitted basis?We access both admitted and non-admitted markets to give you the flexibility to place risks that standard carriers may decline. In which states is this Personal Lines program available?Coverage is currently available in AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, ID, IA, NV, NM, OK, PA, TX, UT, and WY. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.