August 26, 2010
For Immediate Release:
Beacon Hill Associates Opens Denver Office and Welcomes Allison McGreal
Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has announced the hiring of Allison McGreal to open a new office in Denver, Colorado. The strategic location and the addition of McGreal as Assistant Vice President - Underwriting Division will enable Beacon Hill to take advantage of the continuing opportunities presented to its PartnerOne Environmental in-house underwriting division. At a time when many markets are contracting and searching for ways to modify their business models, Beacon Hill continues to successfully expand, both in its home office in Charlottesville as well as into other regions of the country.
“Service is the backbone of our industry,” said Bill Pritchard, Beacon Hill’s President, “and we are continually searching for the best people and the best ways to help us deliver unparalleled service. Allison’s experience, professionalism, and proven track record of success in our market segment make her a wonderful addition to our team, and Denver fits into our overall expansion plans perfectly.”
“We are very excited to welcome Allison McGreal to our team,” said Amanda Duncan, Senior Vice President of Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. “Allison’s knowledge of the environmental marketplace, as well as her outstanding reputation among agents and brokers, makes her an ideal choice to help us develop a new region and grow our PartnerOne book of business.”
For the past twenty years, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has been a leader in providing environmental liability insurance nationwide. Although the company concentrates primarily on environmental business, it also works with agencies on other technically challenging specialty coverages. The organization has two divisions; the wholesale brokerage department, tasked with pursuing appropriate coverage for agents from several top insurance carriers; and the PartnerOne Environmental® underwriting division, specializing in assessing risks and offering an array of environmental insurance products. This year marks Beacon Hill Associates’ twentieth year in business.
Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at
www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.
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August 25, 2009
For Immediate Release:
Beacon Hill Associates Opens South Central Regional Office
Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has announced the opening of a new regional office in Plano, Texas. The strategic location and the addition of Assistant Vice President Brett Amick, will allow the company to better serve new and existing agents in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. It will also accommodate the growing need for experienced environmental and energy brokerage/underwriting services in the south central region of the country.
"We are thrilled to have the seasoned professionals from Brett's team join us," said Bill Pritchard, President of Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. "We have experienced strong growth in the south central region of the country over the last five years, and we expect the addition of the Plano office to dramatically improve our ability to service and grow that book of business."
For almost two decades, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has been a leader in providing environmental liability insurance nationwide. Although the company concentrates primarily on environmental business, it also works with agencies on other technically challenging specialty coverages. The organization is split into two divisions; the wholesale brokerage department, tasked with pursuing appropriate coverage for agents from several top insurance carriers; and the PartnerOne Environmental® underwriting division, specializing in assessing risks and offering an array of environmental insurance products.
Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at
www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.
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June 8, 2009
For Immediate Release:
Beacon Hill Associates Offers Workers Compensation Product
PartnerOne Environmental ®, Beacon Hill Associates' underwriting division, is now able to offer Workers Compensation coverage in conjunction with General Liability and/or Contractors Pollution Liability for qualified risks. Coverage is provided by a group of A+ Rated insurance carriers with an excellent track record of writing and servicing Workers Compensation policies.
"We are excited to be able to provide this quality product to our agents, giving them the opportunity to move their Workers Compensation coverage from assigned risk carriers into a stable and more cost competitive admitted market." said Bill Pritchard, President of Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. "PartnerOne Environmental ® continues to grow its product line by bringing valuable insurance solutions to our agents and their clients," said Pritchard, "helping us fulfill one of Beacon Hill's core goals."
PartnerOne Environmental ® is able to write Workers Compensation in the following states: AR, AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OK, PA, SC, TN, and VA.
For almost two decades, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has been a leader in providing environmental liability insurance nationwide. Although the company concentrates primarily on environmental business, it also works with agencies on other technically challenging specialty coverages. The organization is split into two divisions; the wholesale brokerage department, tasked with pursuing appropriate coverage for agents from several top insurance carriers; and the PartnerOne Environmental ® underwriting division, specializing in assessing risks and offering an array of environmental insurance products.
Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at
www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.
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June 19, 2008
For Immediate Release:
PartnerOne Environmental/Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. Launches New Environmental Insurance Coverages in Partnership with ACE Westchester
PartnerOne Environmental, Beacon Hill Associates' underwriting division, unveiled four new environmental insurance products in partnership with ACE Westchester. These products are designed to offer quality coverage for agents pursuing environmental protection for their clients. Policies are issued by one of the following companies: Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Illinois Union Insurance Company or ACE American Insurance Company. (A.M. Best rated A+).
"Beacon Hill's PartnerOne Programs Division has enjoyed great success over the last few years and is excited to expand its product line. We have created a new opportunity for agents to offer innovative environmental coverages for clients operating in a broad range of consulting and contracting areas," said Bill Pritchard, President of Beacon Hill Associates, Inc.
The new policies were introduced in June 2008 and they include PartnerOne Self Storage Plus, which addresses pollution exposures to self storage facilities; PartnerOne Property Management Mold E&O, which is geared toward property management operations with the potential for mold; PartnerOne Premises Pollution for industrial and commercial facilities, and PartnerOne CPL Plus, a combined Pollution/Professional Liability form. These products will target both contracting risks as well as fixed site exposures, providing enhanced insurance at an affordable price.
"We're pleased to join forces with PartnerOne's experienced team of specialized professionals to further extend the availability of our innovative risk management solutions and product offerings in the environmental arena," said Barbara Deas, Senior Vice President, ACE Westchester Environmental.
PartnerOne Environmental is a fully integrated, single source for environmental insurance products. It offers coverage for a variety of small to middle market contractors, consultants, and property owners and managers. Most PartnerOne products are rated, quoted, bound, and issued in-house, enabling Beacon Hill Associates to provide fast turnaround times and excellent service. All products are offered by carriers rated "A" or better. www.b-h-a.com
ACE Westchester is the U.S.-based wholesale-focused operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor's. ACE Westchester, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE Westchester and its products and services can be found at www.acewestchester.com. Product highlights are summaries only; please see actual policy for terms and conditions. Products may not be available in all states. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance products and services for a diverse group of clients around the world.
If you would like more information on environmental insurance products, please contact Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. at 1-800-596-2156 or info@b-h-a.com.
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