Not Just Another Policy: NHIS Tailors Coverage for Complex Construction Risks
Featured on this Episode Crane, Millwright & Steel Erection Coverage In this episode of CONNECT, meet Megan Rose, President of New Heights Insurance Solutions, a powerhouse in crane, millwright, and steel erection insurance. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Megan shares how her team delivers targeted solutions for a unique segment of the construction […]
Effective Strategies for Mobile Crane Companies to Lower Risk and Improve Insurability
Mobile crane companies can take steps to lower their risk and obtain better insurance coverage. By implementing robust safety measures, maintaining their equipment correctly, and ensuring compliance with regulations, they can present themselves as lower-risk clients to insurers. Here are some strategies: Regular Maintenance and Inspections Routine Maintenance: Conduct regular and thorough maintenance checks to […]
New Heights and Skyward Specialty Partner to Broaden Crane and Rigging Products, Offerings
Houston, TX (March 26, 2024) – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (NASDAQ: SKWD) (“Skyward Specialty”) a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, and New Heights Insurance Solutions (“New Heights”), a division of Specialty Program Group LLC, announced a strategic partnership to expand crane and millwright capabilities for both companies. With more than two decades […]
What insurance policy should you select to safeguard your mobile crane operations?
Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) represents a crucial safety net for mobile crane owners and operators. It provides comprehensive coverage against a wide range of potential claims, such as: Personal injury Bodily injury inflicted on a third party Property damage Personal and advertising injury (including defamation and false promotion) Whether you possess an extensive crane […]
New Heights Ned Crane Experience
Some of you’ve asked to know more about New Heights Ned, the mascot promoting our mobile crane insurance and riggers insurance. As you may have guessed from Ned’s introduction, Ned is an oldtimer and veteran crane operator. He’s working with New Heights Insurance during his retirement. He’s a pretty humble guy, but he’s […]
Oversights of Riggers Insurance Coverage
In the construction industry, one of the most specific trades is arguably the rigger. There are particular risks that only someone specialized in riggers insurance coverage will understand. Unfortunately, this leads to oversights that leave crane riggers with gaps in insurance coverage. An experienced rigger is highly skilled at securing, balancing, and moving heavy […]
Crane Insurance Coverage Components
If you’re looking for crane insurance coverage, there are key components that you will find available. Whether you are operating a crane for a specific application (say for a manufacturer or industrial area – or maybe at the port to lift shipping containers) or for the construction industry, statistically, cranes complete challenging tasks and […]
Avoid Delays and Costs Due to Crane Accidents & Damage
Delays and costs due to crane damage can be destructive to businesses. Heavier loads also make training and following safety practices critical. The pressure to get the job done must be balanced with the need to protect people and property. Otherwise, the results can be devastating. According to health and safety research, the top […]
Crane Operators Get High Tech Training
Gone are the days of exclusively learning on the job: Crane operator (rigging) training has become more rigorous and high-tech, reflecting the profession’s high standards. As specialists in the crane operator insurance industry, we follow the latest news very closely. Virtual reality has revolutionized crane operator training. CIS partnered with CM Labs Simulations to add […]
What Does Riggers Liability Cover?
Riggers liability is insurance for the rigger that covers the value of the equipment on the hook that does not belong to the rigger. For example, you are lifting a piano into the upper floor of a low-rise building. In this situation, standard general liability insurance will likely cover damage or injury that […]