Get to Know Commercial Liability Insurance

March 1st, 2010

Commercial Liability Insurance is the cornerstone of business insurance. Smart business owners know that Commercial Liability is necessary, but they also know that it is complex.

As if Toyota doesn’t have enough bad publicity…

Toyota CEO

Toyota CEO

May your clients’ liability problems never be as complex as Toyota’s. Consider that the car giant’s problems are starting to go beyond the recall of faulty products- According to in the New York Times, Toyota is also the focus of a civil and criminal liability investigation:

As if the Toyota Motor Corporation does not have enough bad publicity surrounding unintended acceleration problems in some of its cars and brake issues with the Prius, now comes the automaker’s disclosure that it received subpoenas from a federal grand jury and the Securities and Exchange Commission for corporate documents about these issues…. The disclosure takes the recall of its cars to a new level, because now Toyota faces potential criminal and civil liability from the government and not just its owners. These investigations come on top of a Congressional inquiry, with hearings under way in Washington.

While high-profile lawyers and lawmakers sort out Toyota’s tangle of trouble, Stuckey & Company wants both agents and clients to understand the basics of commercial liability insurance and why it is so important.

What Does Your Client Need?


Three liability exposures make up the bulk of business liability risk. First, Ownership and Maintenance of Premises involves the risks of owning and maintaining property. Second, Conduct of Business Operation is a liability exposure that arises when a person is injured on or away from the premises by an activity of the owner or employee. Third, Product Exposure is when a manufacturer or distributor of a faulty product injures someone. It is critical that this exposure does not end when the product is sold and delivered. Other exposures such as completed operations, contingent liability, and contractual liability are also types of commercial liability insurance exposures that business must consider. But does every business know about these complex exposures?

Stuckey Can Help


Stuckey & Company can help sort out what type of exposure each client is likely to face. And Stuckey can assess your risks and make recommendations that fit client budgets. In cases of extremely high-risk businesses, we offer umbrella policies that will extend the coverage you need up to limits of $50 million dollars.

The agents at Stuckey & Company have the knowledge and the experience to weigh these two factors and get you the right amount of coverage. With over fifteen years of experience, Stuckey is a leader in the commercial general liability insurance industry.

For more information about Commercial Liability Insurance coverage from Stuckey & Company contact the underwriters below, and attend our upcoming webinar:

Commercial Lines Webinar Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:30 AM Central Time


Holly Barker
CL New Business Underwriter
800-828-3452 x 15
holly@stuckey.com

Kyle Dallavis
CL New Business Underwriter
800-828-3452 x 25
kyle@stuckey.com

Nikki Malensky
CL New Business Underwriter
800-828-3452 x 26
nikki@stuckey.com

Libby Rodes
CL New Business Underwriter
800-828-3452 x 40
libby@stuckey.com

Spotlight On… Medical Professional Liability

March 1st, 2010

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Medical Professional Liability… beyond medical malpractice.

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Many agents mistake Medical Malpractice Insurance for Medical Professional Liability.  The latter is specifically designed for products or services rendered in the medical realm, as opposed to actual hands on health care.

Stuckey & Company has a Medical Risk program with ACE to write such risks as Laboratories, X-Ray / Imaging facilities, Dialysis Centers , Clinics, nurse / staffing registries, substance abuse rehab centers, mental health counseling, pharmacies, medical schools, and more.

Coverage Highlights and Submission Requirements:

Primary Coverage policy minimum premium is $2,500

Generally we do up to $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate for primary coverage, however separate limits may be available for additional premium  (up to $10,000,000 per claim and aggregate for excess coverage). **Note: This is NOT available for all risks**

Restricted classes or industries: Blood, tissue or organ banks, medi-spas, transplant agencies, abortion clinics, birthing centers, medical transportation operations

Submission Requirements: ACE Medical Risk Completed and Signed Application, 5 years Company Loss Runs, Sample Employment Application, if business is less than 5 years old, please include the resume of the administrator.

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We can include the GENERAL liability along with the professional side on many classes.  The professional liability is still on a claims-made policy form, where the GL portion is on an occurrence form.  We also may be able to include non-owned automatable coverage.

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You have access to these key competitive advantages:  ACE paper (rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best and A+ (Strong) by S&P ), competitive coverage terms and services, experienced underwriting staff who specialize in the healthcare industry, and “Admitted” carrier available for selected accounts.

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Let us help you cover your clients!  We will make it happen!

Contact Chris Boylan, Professional Liability Renewal Underwriter, for applications in each state, claims samples, specimen forms, general questions, or sell sheets.

Chris@stuckey.com or 1-800-828-3452 x 35

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Earn $$$ and Prizes during Tech Incentive Months!

March 1st, 2010

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Agency Tools Webinar- March 9 @ 10:30 am cst

February 16th, 2010

Are you a NEW AGENT looking for an overview of the Stuckey & Company product lines?

Or perhaps you are an EXISTING AGENT looking for a refresher on what’s new?

Either way, this webinar’s for YOU!

Join Jerry Lovin, General Manager of Stuckey & Company, as he walks you through each of the Stuckey specialty lines, providing you with valuable info, and answering YOUR questions!


Tech Webinar from The Hartford

February 16th, 2010

Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 2:30 pm cst.

Want to learn more about Tech Insurance from Stuckey & Company?

Tracey Hagy-Kelly and Kris Fistick from The Hartford will be discussing “What is Tech Business?“,
providing details about each of their tech-related programs.

Perfect for agents who are relatively new to the tech industry, as well as pros
in the field!