What We Offer
Insurance for the Forest Products Industry
Our team will provide you with exceptional attention to detail, a superior level of service, and the confidence that you will receive specialized and competitive coverage.
Working closely with over 30 carriers that specialize in, or have an affinity for, forest products, we are equipped to manage any placement for an agent or a broker. Our carriers are valued partners, enabling us to negotiate competitive and unique programs that are molded to fit your client’s needs and protect their assets.
From standing timber to logging.
Harvesting and Logging Insurance
Description
We provide coverage for contractors who participate in both manual and mechanized cutting operations, including those who harvest, haul, and store timber and lumber related products. Our coverage solutions for loggers include the Loggers Broad Form, which covers accidental overcut/timber trespass, property damage of others, and property damage to automobiles and railroad cars not owned by the insured.
Coverage Types
- Property
- Standing Timber
- Inland Marine
- General Liability
- Commercial Auto
- Workers Compensation
- Umbrella
From the woods to the distributor.
Transportation and Hauling Insurance
Description
Whether it’s moving logs from the woods to the mills, or the finished product from the mills to the customer, the transportation process is a critical aspect of our nationwide forest products industry. Due to the high hazard risk, it can be exceedingly difficult to find competitive and specialized coverage. Our transportation division will work tirelessly to find the proper insurance coverage to fit your specific needs.
Coverage Types
- Property
- Inland Marine
- General Liability
- Commercial Auto
- Workers Compensation
- Umbrella
Beyond run of the mill.
Manufacturing and Distribution Insurance
Description
No two manufacturing and distribution operations are the same. Your risks are unique and your insurance should be too. We provide insurance coverage solutions for businesses involved in the manufacturing and distribution of forest products. These include, but are not limited to: sawmills; veneer mills; pallet mills; plywood plants; wood preserving operations; drying operations; all types of woodworking/millwork plants; manufacturers of timbers, cants, and railroad ties; lumber yards, and retail and wholesale building materials distributors.
Coverage Types
- Property
- Equipment Breakdown
- Inland Marine
- Stock Throughput
- General Liability
- Commercial Auto
- Workers Compensation
- Umbrella
Developing a strong and successful team requires experienced and knowledgeable partners that will work hard to maximize the relationship between the customer and the carrier. That is what we have found in our team at Continental Underwriters, always striving to improve the relationship and service while committing their resources fully. Truly caring about the customer shows in their approach to our needs now and in the future.
-Sawmill Owner