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A Message from Divisional President, Michael Csorba

Welcome to the latest edition of Great American’s Ocean Marine newsletter, OMTideings. I recently surveyed 28 Marine Carriers/Reinsurers for the “State of the Marine Market” presentation I, with rate and exposure) and add staff new to Ocean Marine. Carriers also shared that their top, years of distinguished service and dedication to the Ocean Marine Division. We bid farewell to Chip, Marine staff. Thank you for your continued support of Great American and for all the great you do, I recently surveyed 28 Marine Carriers/Reinsurers for the “State of the Marine Market” presentation I delivered at the BMUSF seminar in April. The good news is that the market is in a healthy position after growing to $4.2 billion and results improved in 2020 and 2021. The market loss ratio improved by 4.5 points and 3 points respectively, per AM Best. The majority of markets plan to grow in 2022 (primarily with rate and exposure) and add staff new to Ocean Marine

P&IM on the Road

As a proud Bronze Sponsor, our Property & Inland Marine team recently attended the 2021 IRMI Construction Risk Conference in San Diego. If we missed you this year, we hope you’ll consider attending 2022’s event, which offers excellent education, networking, and business opportunities. Contact our team to catch up and learn more!, As a proud Bronze Sponsor, our Property & Inland Marine team recently attended the 2021 IRMI Construction Risk Conference in San Diego

Residential Construction Newsletter Archive - Property & Inland Marine - Great American Insurance Group

Residential Construction Newsletter Archive - Property & Inland Marine - Great American Insurance Group, Mergers & Acquisitions Liability Mid-Continent Group National Interstate Ocean Marine PolicySweet Professional Liability Property & Inland Marine Public Sector, Institutions Healthcare Hospitality & Entertainment Manufacturing Marine, Property & Inland Marine Named 5-Star Construction Insurance Provider 2022 Sunbelt, & Acquisitions Liability Mid-Continent Group National Interstate Ocean Marine PolicySweet

A Message from Divisional President, Michael Csorba

to be next year. The Great American Ocean Marine Division has gone through a lot of change, Ocean Marine companies in 2020. But more importantly, we have maintained a level of service, in the ocean marine market. The majority of the OM team will return to the office on a hybrid basis, The Great American Ocean Marine Division has gone through a lot of change and growth during this pandemic. Per AM Best, Great American moved into the top 10 based on GWP for all US Ocean Marine companies in 2020. But more importantly, we have maintained a level of service and profitability that allows us to offer our producers and insureds the most comprehensive product portfolio in the ocean marine market

Introducing Cornerstone Complete®

Our new comprehensive Builder’s Risk product is now available! Great American Insurance Group's Property & Inland Marine Division is excited to announce the launch of Cornerstone Complete on June 18! This is a new comprehensive Builder's Risk product that addresses increased exposures for construction projects. Cornerstone Complete enhances Property & Inland Marine's prior builder's risk, information, please contact your local Property & Inland Marine representative, Great American Insurance Group's Property & Inland Marine Division is excited to announce the launch of Cornerstone Complete on June 18! This is a new comprehensive Builder's Risk product that addresses increased exposures for construction projects

Why Vessel Liability Coverage Is a Key Part to Being Seaworthy

Whether it’s fuel oil on board, cargoes that pollute or even pollutants that are washed off the deck, the marine vessel owner is liable for anything that spills into the ocean, and the associated fines and cleanup costs can get very expensive. This is why marine vessels need pollution coverage, , Divisional Vice President of our Ocean Marine Team in PropertyCasualty360. Read the Article Learn more about our Ocean Marine expertise, Whether it’s fuel oil on board, cargoes that pollute or even pollutants that are washed off the deck, the marine vessel owner is liable for anything that spills into the ocean, and the associated fines and cleanup costs can get very expensive

The Luxury Yacht Intern Experience

I am honored to share my experience as a summer intern with Great American Ocean Marine division. In May I began working with the Luxury Yacht group alongside Rick Salway, Sue Cacoilo, Kristen Peña, and Alyssa-Jo Conroy, shortly after graduating from Trinity Hall (an all-girls college preparatory high school). Since then, this group has provided me with insight into the path leading them to their current careers, the advantages of working for a specialty company, and the reach of insurance, I am honored to share my experience as an intern with Great American's Ocean Marine division and am excited to see where this experience takes me

Our New Comprehensive Builder’s Risk Product!

Property & Inland Marine protects builders risk projects from cornerstone to completion. Cornerstone Complete® is our new and most comprehensive builders risk product that recognizes the changing and increasing exposures at construction projects. Cornerstone Complete enhances Property & Inland Marine’s previous builders risk coverages with broader definitions of covered property, along, Marine representative, Property & Inland Marine protects builders risk projects from cornerstone to completion. Cornerstone Complete® is our new and most comprehensive builders risk product that recognizes the changing and increasing exposures at construction projects. Cornerstone Complete enhances Property & Inland Marine’s previous builders risk coverages with broader definitions of covered property, along with various valuation options

Great American Insurance Group Introduces New Motor Truck Cargo Product to Address the Evolving Needs of Transporting Cargo

CINCINNATI – June 13, 2023 – Great American Insurance Group’s Property & Inland Marine Division, enhances Property & Inland Marine’s motor truck cargo coverages with the addition of limits, Marine, states, “Our dedicated team of cargo specialists is specifically trained to help our, Property & Inland Marine’s Cargo Advantage, visit GAIG.com/PIM. About Great American’s Property & Inland Marine Division Service Minded. Solution Driven. Specialty Focused. Great American’s Property, Great American Insurance Group’s Property & Inland Marine Division is pleased to announce the launch of Cargo Advantage℠, a comprehensive motor truck cargo product that provides broad protection against risks uniquely associated with transporting cargo

Farewell to Chip Downing

Divisional President, Michael Csorba (left) with Chip Downing. Upon my recent retirement from the Ocean Marine Division of Great American, I was asked to provide a few thoughts as I reflected, writer of Ocean Marine products. We don’t have big swings up or down in pricing. Our producers know what, the longest serving member of the Ocean Marine Division! The long careers and quality of our staff, of the Ocean Marine team. All the best, Chip, As I look back on my career at Great American, I feel very fortunate to have worked there, to have had valuable external relationships and, most of all, to have been part of the Ocean Marine team

Introducing ClaimStartNow

Simplify Claims Reporting with ClaimStartNow ClaimStartNow is now available to you to use! ClaimStartNow is just another tool in the toolbox as it allows you to report your Property, Inland Marine and Cargo claims virtually anywhere 24/7. ClaimStartNow Flyer Benefits of using ClaimStartNow: Convenience A quick and easy process that can be done from wherever best suits your needs. This mobile, options are still available. If you have any questions, please contact your Property & Inland Marine, Simplify Claims Reporting with ClaimStartNow. ClaimStartNow is now available for you to use! ClaimStartNow is just another tool in the toolbox as it allows you to report your Property, Inland Marine and Cargo claims virtually anywhere 24/7

Builders Risk Webinar

Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover best practices for a submission, claim examples and proactive measures you can take to manage risk related to construction projects. Best Practices for Preventing Builders Risk Losses For those looking for a specific topic, we have provided the time each topic is discussed so you can jump to that portion of the presentation. Key Points to Underwriting Builders Risk Art Sieder 1:50 High level overview, Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover best practices for a submission, claim examples and proactive measures you can take to manage risk related to construction projects.

Sprinkler System and Fire Safety Webinar Recap

Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover sprinkler system/life safety code plan, sprinkler system maintenance, and impact of sprinkler systems on the underwriting process. If you missed our webinar, you can watch the recorded session here. Check out our Loss Control Safety Hub The Great American Loss Control Division proudly presents the Loss Control safety hub. The Loss Control safety hub covers actual and potential hazards and is your technical resource, Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover sprinkler system/life safety code plan, sprinkler system maintenance, and impact of sprinkler systems on the underwriting process

Expertise and Experience Making a Difference

interested in the best solutions to your commercial property and inland marine insurance needs, call our specialists any time. We’re one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine, , they focus on property and inland marine coverages, which means they are exceptionally qualified, using Property & Inland Marine insurance products and services. Built on Relationships. Focused, property and inland marine coverage needs. We have invested in the tools needed to integrate with our, If you are looking for off-the-rack policies, we may not be the carrier for you. But, if you’re interested in the best solutions to your commercial property and inland marine insurance needs, call our specialists any time. We’re one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine Division, and in the industry segments we cover, we believe our expertise is second to none

Get to Know our Great Claims Staff

The Ocean Marine Claims Team consists of a dedicated group of claim professionals. The team is led by three managers, Lauren Alles - Property, Hull and Watercraft, Molly Dearth - Marine Liabilities, and Jim Zrebiec Ocean Cargo/Subro. The claim professionals that work with each manager have specialized knowledge in handling various product lines. Our Team handles claims on a wide range, Property Coverage to Contractors Equipment and Marine Pollution products, to name a few. In addition, The Ocean Marine Claims Team consists of a dedicated group of claim professionals. Our Team handles claims on a wide range of coverages. Everything from traditional Hull and Cargo, Luxury Yacht & Watercraft to Building and Personal Property Coverage to Contractors Equipment and Marine Pollution products, to name a few. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you and your customers when the need arises

Builder’s Risk Webinar Recap and Loss Control Safety Hub

Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover best practices for a submission, claim examples and proactive measures you can take to manage risk related to construction projects. Best Practices for Preventing Builders Risk Losses For those looking for a specific topic, we have provided the time each topic is discussed so you can jump to that portion of the presentation. Key Points to Underwriting Builders Risk Art Sieder 1:50 High level overview, Great American’s Property & Inland Marine and Loss Control teams cover best practices for a submission, claim examples and proactive measures you can take to manage risk related to construction projects.

Responding to Agents’ Needs

Our agents are critical to our success. At Great American Property & Inland Marine Division, we value our agency relationships, and we listen to agents’ core concerns. When asked, agents often cite, & Inland Marine continues to respond to these key factors: Agents consistently cite ease of doing, solutions using Property & Inland Marine insurance products and services. Claims experience. When, to property and inland marine coverage. In addition, we continue to develop easy-to-use tools, like, Our agents are critical to our success. At Great American Property & Inland Marine Division, we value our agency relationships, and we listen to agents’ core concerns. When asked, agents often cite six key factors driving their decision to either choose or stay with a carrier. See how Property & Inland Marine continues to respond to these key factors