Posted Mar 30, 2015 by UIG
When a product breaks or doesn’t perform as promised, liability protection is critical for the manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and importers involved throughout the chain of commerce.
If your clients are in need of innovative solutions to highly specialized products liability insurance risks, look to UIG. Our level of expertise, customer service and binding authority offers flexibility, confidence, efficiency and a level of personalized customer service that is hard to find.
To help protect your clients’ assets and reputation, we can offer:
KEY COVERAGE AREAS:
- Stand-Alone Product Liability
- Discontinued Product Liability; entire product line or designated projects
- Occurrence or Claims-Made Coverage Form
- IBNR (nose) Cover; Retroactive Coverage for gaps in prior insurance
- Capacity up to $5,000,000
- ISO Coverage forms
- Manuscripted forms and endorsements uniquely tailored for individual risks
- Deductible and retention options:
- First dollar defense, low deductibles, self-insured retentions
SAMPLE CLASSES:
- Automobiles and Auto Parts
- Chemicals
- Dietary Supplements
- Electronic Cigarettes
- Industrial Machinery
- Medical Instruments and Equipment
- Medical Products (invasive, non-invasive)
- Modular Buildings
- Paint, Coatings and Sealants
- Playground Equipment
- Roller Coasters and Waterslides
- Toys
- Trailers (cargo, flatbed, travel and utility)
- Trucks and Truck Bodies
To find out more about what UIG can do for you, drop us a line at info@uigusa.com. Also feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our Young Agent’s Group.
Posted Mar 9, 2015 by UIG

Beginning April 2015, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will begin implementing Congressionally-mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA). These reforms include, but are not limited to:
- New surcharges
- Primary residence verification
- New deductible for residential policies
- Premium increases
- Federal Policy Fee increases
- Reserve fund increases
- Elevation rated rollovers (now referred to as “transfers”) require photos
- NFIP duplicate policy clarification
- When a map change occurs
For more detail about these reforms and how they will impact flood insurance premiums, please review:
FEMA Fact Sheet
Overview: April 2015 NFIP Changes
You can also visit the NFIP website at www.floodsmart.gov.
Posted Mar 2, 2015 by UIG
Any number of events can threaten the day-to-day operation of an automotive repair shop. If business is interrupted due to an unexpected incident or a vehicle is damaged, do your clients have insurance that can get them back in the driver’s seat quickly?

UIG provides complete, affordable automotive and other service repair coverage to help pay for repairs or settle damages that might otherwise seriously threaten operations.
Medium to heavy trucks, motorcycles, ATV’s or off road bikes are also allowed with reduced limits up to $300k. Minimum payroll of $10k.
At UIG, we strive to be your ultimate business partner. We take pride in offering the most comprehensive coverage for your clients at the most competitive premiums available in the marketplace.
Our Auto Service Repair coverage includes:
- Auto Dealers and Repair
- Motorcycle Dealers and Repair
- Recreational Vehicle Dealers and Repair
- Heavy Truck Dealers and Repair
- Full Service Gasoline Stations (including Convenience Stores)
- Car Washes
- Valet Parking
- Body Shops
- Tire Dealers
- Parking Lots and Garages
- Towing Exposures
- Auto Detailing
Contact us for a complete list of coverages and available limits. You can also check out our Young Agent’s Resource Group on LinkedIn. Whether you’re new to insurance or are just looking for a few new ideas, be sure to connect with us!