California admitted, E&S, MGA and specialty access

Insurance markets matched to the risk, not forced into one carrier.

Bollinsure uses independent carrier access, wholesale and MGA relationships, and ISU Steadfast network resources to route California personal and commercial risks to the most appropriate available market.

Market availability changes. This page is a representative routing map, not a promise that any carrier will quote, bind, or accept a specific risk. Eligibility depends on underwriting, location, class, loss history, capacity, and current carrier appetite.

Representative market access by line of business

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Home, condo, landlord and wildfire

Admitted first when available, then FAIR Plan plus DIC or E&S when the risk needs a specialty path.

TravelersThe HartfordChubbPUREFAIR Plan + DICE&S Home

High net worth personal lines

Homes, autos, jewelry, collections, umbrella, domestic staff, and layered personal liability programs.

ChubbPURETravelersSpecialty HNWE&S Property

Auto and umbrella

Personal auto, household drivers, youthful drivers, uninsured motorist, and personal umbrella strategy.

TravelersThe HartfordChubbPUREUmbrella Markets

Business package, GL and property

BOP, package, general liability, commercial property, inland marine, and umbrella for California businesses.

The HartfordTravelersMarkelAmTrustSimply BusinessWholesale / E&S

Workers compensation

California payroll, class codes, experience mods, contractors, office risks, healthcare, retail, and hard-to-place accounts.

ICW GroupAmTrustEMPLOYERSState FundWC Programs

EPLI, cyber, professional and specialty

Employment practices liability, cyber, management liability, professional liability, and niche commercial risks.

Tokio Marine HCCMarkelCyber / E&OMGA AccessE&S Specialty

How risks get routed

The goal is not to show the most logos. The goal is to reach the right market quickly and document why that route makes sense.

Step 1

Classify the risk

Line of business, geography, revenue, payroll, property details, claims history, and coverage need.

Step 2

Check admitted appetite

Standard admitted carriers are reviewed first when they can support the risk and terms.

Step 3

Use MGA or wholesale paths

Program administrators, specialty wholesalers, and E&S markets are considered for harder risks.

Step 4

Compare fit, not just price

Coverage wording, exclusions, financial strength, claims support, and required endorsements matter.

Admitted vs. E&S vs. MGA

Admitted markets

Carriers licensed and regulated in California. These are often preferred when appetite, terms, and pricing fit the risk.

E&S / surplus lines

Specialty markets used when admitted carriers decline, restrict, or cannot properly cover the exposure.

MGA and program markets

Specialized underwriting platforms that can access focused programs for certain classes, industries, or coverage lines.

Line of business market map

LineRepresentative market pathsCommon use cases
Home insuranceTravelers, The Hartford, Chubb, PURE, FAIR Plan plus DIC, E&S property marketsStandard homes, wildfire zones, high-value homes, non-renewals, landlord risks
Auto and umbrellaTravelers, The Hartford, Chubb, PURE, personal umbrella marketsHousehold drivers, youthful drivers, high limits, umbrella layering
Business insuranceThe Hartford, Travelers, Markel, AmTrust, Simply Business, MGA and wholesale marketsGL, BOP, commercial property, inland marine, package policies
Workers compICW Group, AmTrust, EMPLOYERS, State Fund, specialty WC programsContractors, professional offices, healthcare, restaurants, retail, payroll growth
Commercial autoTravelers, The Hartford, AmTrust, Markel, wholesale and program marketsWork trucks, service fleets, delivery, contractor autos, mixed vehicle schedules
EPLI, cyber and professionalTokio Marine HCC, Markel, cyber/E&O, MGA and E&S specialty accessEmployment claims, data breach, ransomware, professional services, management liability
Bonds and inland marineTravelers, The Hartford, Markel, surety and inland marine specialty programsContractor bonds, license bonds, tools, equipment, property in transit

Carrier names shown as representative market access and routing examples. Appointment, appetite, underwriting, and binding authority may vary.

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