News | October 23, 2000

CNA creates program for low voltage contracting

Source: CNA Financial Corporation
CNA Commercial Insurance (CNA; Chicago, IL) has enhanced its Electrical Contractors Class Program for firms engaged in electronic systems contracting.

Contractors involved in voice-data-video, telecommunications, structured cabling, networking, fiber optics, automatic building controls and industrial controls are often grouped with traditional electrical contractors for rating purposes. Recognizing the differences involved in low voltage work, CNA has approved additional classifications to it's program to be more responsive to the exposures these firms face which will enable them to better manage their insurance costs.

The Electrical Contractors Class Program provides a portfolio of commercial property/casualty insurance products to contractors involved in electrical systems installation, maintenance and rehabilitation. Coverages include but are not limited to:

  • Electrical Disturbance and Testing Coverage Endorsement
  • Labor Reimbursement
  • Pollution Coverages

    along with the core coverages of

  • workers' compensation
  • general liability
  • automobile
  • contractors equipment
  • property
  • umbrella.

    "We are excited about this expansion of the program. Due to our close partnering relationships with the Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), we learned that changes to the program were necessary to address the dynamic business operations of their members," said Brian Fischer, Vice President of Marketing, Commercial Affiliation Marketing. "Low voltage systems installations has grown exponentially as more businesses upgrade their current communications infrastructure to meet the needs of e-commerce and enhanced electronic communications."

    CNA is one of the leading insurance groups in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA serves individuals and businesses with a broad range of insurance products and insurance-related services through a nationwide network of independent agents.

    Edited by Jerry R. Borland, P.E.
    Managing Editor, EC Online
    jborland@vertical.net