News From Beacon Hill - June 2009

Dear Friends of Beacon Hill,

So far, this month has been very exciting at Beacon Hill Associates! In addition to unveiling our new website, we also announced a new Workers Comp product, offered through our PartnerOne Environmental underwriting division. These are just a few examples of how we are working to improve our level of service and broaden our product options for your clients.

Thanks for reading our newsletter and please feel free to contact us if you have questions, feedback, or would like to discuss an opportunity.

Beacon Hill Has a New Website!

Beacon Hill launched its new website on Monday, June 1st, with a dynamic, new look. We hope this will be a user-friendly guide for agents around the country, providing information on environmental/specialty exposures and the insurance products that address them. The redesign incorporates bold graphics and new tools, offering a drastic improvement in navigation, appearance, and content. Features include: product information sheets, applications, claim scenarios, current topics of interest, information on target risks, and much more. Check it out!

New! Workers Comp for Fire & Water Restoration and
Asbestos Abatement Contractors

We are excited to announce that we are 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.

Now is the time to examine your book to see if you can move any of your Workers Comp accounts from assigned risk (or other state programs) into a program that will offer exceptional coverage at a very competitive rate. In addition, by securing this line, you can increase your control over these accounts and potentially bring in more revenue for your agency. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out to your clients and make sure they have the best insurance program possible. This coverage is only available for accounts where we also write the Contractors Pollution Liability, General Liability, or any combination of these coverages. Call us today at 1-800-596-2156 for more information.

Take Advantage of
Government Stimulus Money

Stimulus plan. It’s a term that has taken on a powerful meaning in the last several months, and one that is giving business owners and unemployed Americans hope that the economy can be revived. To address this, the government is spending over $700 billion across the U.S. to encourage growth of various industries and thus create new jobs.

Each state is being given a sum of money which will be allocated to departments and programs where there is a need for improvements and growth. A large portion of this money will be spent on upgrading public entities such as education and transportation, while also funding efforts to create efficiencies and modernize areas like energy and weatherization. Many of these projects being planned will require the companies performing the work to be properly insured. Since virtually every industry has an environmental exposure, especially those relating to environmental facilities and construction, now is the perfect time to make sure your clients are adequately covered! Remind your clients that the sooner they secure environmental insurance, the sooner they may be awarded available stimulus projects.

Help your insureds purchase coverage that will protect them during these stimulus projects and in the long run. We can work with you to find the right coverage for your client, whether it be a simple Contractors Pollution Liability policy, or a packaged insurance solution.

The bottom line is that business owners simply can’t afford to forego environmental insurance when so many lucrative job opportunities are available, or will be available in the coming months. Call us today at 1-800-596-2156 to discuss a specific account or learn more about the valuable products we can offer!