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Built around the risks in your trade.

We place business in six core industries, each with carriers that understand how the work is done and price it fairly.

Construction crew in hi-vis vests on a concrete deck

Contractors & trades

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, remodelers, roofers, landscapers and specialty subs.

General liabilityWorkers' compTools & equipmentCommercial autoUmbrella

Watch for: additional-insured and waiver requirements in GC contracts, and payroll audits that reclassify subcontractors.

Chef working a busy restaurant kitchen line

Restaurants & cafés

Full-service dining, quick service, coffee shops, bakeries, bars and food trucks.

BOPLiquor liabilityFood spoilageWorkers' compBusiness interruption

Watch for: kitchen fire suppression requirements, delivery drivers using their own cars, and liquor sales above 25% of revenue.

Clothing boutique with shelves and hanging racks

Retail shops

Boutiques, gift shops, hardware, pet supply and stores that also sell online.

BOPInventoryCyberCrime

Watch for: seasonal inventory peaks, product liability for private-label goods, and card data on your POS.

Small team at computers in an open-plan office

Professional offices

Consultants, marketing agencies, accountants, architects, engineers and IT firms.

Professional liabilityBOPCyber

Watch for: client contracts with indemnity clauses and E&O limits that haven't kept up with project size.

Mechanic leaning on the open hood of a yellow vehicle in a shop

Auto repair & detailing

General repair, body shops, tire and lube, mobile detailers and small dealers.

Garage liabilityGaragekeepersWorkers' compTools

Watch for: customer cars left overnight, test drives, and employees moving vehicles on public roads.

Smiling salon owner in a white t-shirt

Salons & wellness studios

Hair and nail salons, spas, massage therapists, gyms, yoga and pilates studios.

BOPProfessional liabilityBooth renter coverage

Watch for: booth renters versus employees, and services like chemical treatments that some carriers exclude.

Something else?

We write plenty of businesses that don't fit a box.

Daycares, small manufacturers, property managers, nonprofits, photographers. Tell us what you do and we'll tell you honestly whether we have a good market for it.

Describe your business
  • Light manufacturing and fabrication
  • Property managers and landlords
  • Childcare and education
  • Nonprofits and associations
  • Event vendors and photographers
  • Cleaning and janitorial services