Contract
Binding

Contract Binding offers commercial lines package products for small to midsize accounts. Our risk appetite covers a wide range of classes in P&C, Energy, and Garage business segments. We write in all states, except Alaska, D.C. and New York, on a non-admitted basis.

Contacts
Resources

The Core Specialty Advantage

  • Technically qualified underwriting staff, experienced with commercial lines package products, regionally assigned, ready to assist wherever needed
  • Web-based portal providing rate, quote, bind, issue processes with API functionality to match varying market demands
  • ISO based coverages promoting market acceptance
  • Claims staff experienced in specialty lines requirements

Products

Property and Casualty

Coverages:

  • General Liability, Commercial Property, Inland Marine

Target Classes:
  • Contractors
  • Mercantile
  • Habitational
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Restaurants and Bars/Taverns
  • Lessors’ Risk

Energy

Coverages:

  • General Liability, Commercial Property, Inland Marine

Target Classes:
  • Small upstream oil & gas exploration and production contractors

Garage

Coverages:

  • Auto Dealer Coverage form providing Auto Liability, Physical Damage, Dealer’s E&O, Garagekeepers and Comprehensive General Liability

Business Segments Written:
  • Auto Dealers and Auto Service and Repair

Target Classes:
  • Auto dealers
  • Heavy truck dealers and repair
  • Motorcycle and ATV dealers and repair
  • Mobile auto repair
  • Valet service

Contacts

Bill Pondrom
President, Contract Binding
+1 (210) 400-7166

Robert Karam
VP, Garage Underwriting
+1 (480) 514-9055

Broker Resources

FactSheet
Access our Contract Binding Policy Portal

Our Divisions

Operating Model

We operate under a business unit philosophy that allows our divisions local decision-making for underwriting and claims with a high degree of autonomy and full accountability.

About Us

We focus on niche markets, local distribution and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of our targeted customers and brokers.

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