BRITT/PAULK NEWS
Forecasters Hurricane Prediction: ACTIVE
Effective June 1, 2008
Forecasters predict the 2008 Hurricane Season will be active. When the NOAA/National Hurricane Center announces the formation of a tropical system, which threatens the United States, our ability to bind coverage may be temporarily restricted. We will endeavor to use our website and email to keep agents updated when binding restrictions are imposed. OPUS may also be temporarily unavailable.
It is the customary practice of our Carriers to limit binding during an approaching storm. It is not permissible to bind any new business or to increase any existing property, inland marine, aircraft hull or automobile physical damage coverage within 100 miles of any coastal area that is potentially impacted by the NOAA National Hurricane Center’s 5-day forecast, showing an approaching storm to specific areas. These restrictions will remain in force until the storm has passed and until 24 hours after the tropical depression/storm/hurricane watch or warnings are removed. You should contact us to determine when restrictions are lifted and if any other requirements are necessary.
During this season, it is very important that you contact your underwriter to confirm the availability of coverage. Please remember to remind your clients that pending quotes which have not yet been bound may be suspended or withdrawn, should tropical activity trigger the restrictions.
Great Advantages with Motor Truck Cargo
Motor Truck Cargo policies are now available nationally, (excluding AK, CA, and HI) and have an Admitted, A.M. Best “A+” rating or better. Motor Truck cargo
allows for the transportation of personal property, removal of debris, earned freight charges, pollutant clean up and removal expenses and expenses to prevent the
product from being further harmed.
The minimum deductible varies on the type of cargo and risk involved. The policy can be modified to vary the limit based on the clients needs or even increase the
limit for a specific shipper or product.
The new Motor Truck Cargo program will provide several advantages including: New ventures will be considered Custom tailored policies to the insured's needs Motor
truck cargo can be underwritten as stand alone or in addition to an existing Britt/Paulk program.
If any questions email us at motortruckcargo@brittpaulk.com
Here to Help with your Environmental Needs
Britt/Paulk now offers Environmental to the product line as stand alone coverage or in addition to an existing Britt/Paulk program. These policies will have
national coverage with limits of up to $25 million.
Britt/Paulk Environmental offers the following: Contractors Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Premises Pollution Liability, Products Pollution Liability,
Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Coverage, and Excess Form Liability. A majority of the policies offered include cleaning of above or below ground tanks,
cleaning and restoring fire damaged property, and removing or neutralizing pollutants.
If Any questions email us at environmental@brittpaulk.com
Gwen Pilot adds Workers Comp Department to the Britt/Paulk Line Up
Gwendolyn Pilot joined Britt/Paulk Insurance Underwriters February 2008 as Workers' Compensation Senior Underwriter. She brings over 27 years of commercial
underwriting experience.
Gwen is a graduate of California State University Los Angeles. Prior to joining Britt/Paulk Insurance Underwriters, Gwen worked for an Atlanta insurance group as
a Senior Underwriter specializing in workers compensation. Additionally, Gwen has worked as a commercial lines Account Executive.
Gwen will be located in the Atlanta office and will report to James Swing, Chief Underwriting Officer. Feel free to contact Gwen for all of your Workers'
Compensation insurance needs.
Installation Floaters Added to our Builder's Risk
Installation floaters are a new policy that Britt/Paulk offers to protect the value of material and labor of work from theft, vandalism, fire and windstorm.
Coverage begins when the equipment is in transit to the site and ends when the job is completed.
This policy is designed to insure the materials, fixtures and equipment that the insured is installing, constructing or rigging as part of the installation or
construction project.
This is an example of Britt/Paulk’s continued efforts to provide the best coverage for our customers. If there are any questions regarding this coverage, please
contact Greg Vissering at 770-214-7649 or gvissering@brittpaulk.com
Ron Wallace joins the BP Builder's Risk Team
Ronald Wallace is joining our Britt/Paulk team as Program Manager for Builders Risk, Ocean Cargo and Contractors Equipment. Ron will be located in the Atlanta
office and report to our Chief Underwriting Officer Lisa Finch.
Ron is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He has worked in the insurance industry for over
30 years specializing in Marine and Property coverages. For many years prior to joining our team, Ron held the position of Regional Marine Manager with 2 national
insurance companies.
Ron's responsibilities will include marketing, underwriting and training. With this addition to staff we are keeping our commitment to provide quality service and
products to all of our production sources.