NOW AVAILABLE IN AZ, IL, IN, MI, MN, & PA! Contractors General Liability & Inland Marine
GUARD is excited to announce the launch of a new General Liability and Inland Marine solution for artisan contractors. The offering is designed for contractors who do not have a permanent physical location and primarily operate at third-party locations or job sites. The product combines core liability protection with companion Inland Marine coverage to safeguard tools and equipment. A variety of optional add-ons are featured.
GET A QUOTE NOW TO SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING! Workers’ Compensation: Recipe for Success
As promised, we’ve rolled out exciting changes to our Workers’ Compensation model that have positioned us to be a leading player in the marketplace! Applicable NOW to new business in almost all U.S. states, we are offering more competitive rates and a new carrier placement strategy so we can quote a broader variety of your business. Review our State Snapshots for targeted Workers’ Comp classes. More enhancements are on the way.
New business growth!*
* Represents new voluntary business written year-to-date through May 31, 2026, over prior year-to-date.
Keeping the Workers' Comp system strong and responsive to market needs!
GUARD CEO Appointed to NCCI Board Join us in congratulating our CEO Adam Edelstein on his recent appointment to the NCCI Board of Directors.
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Keeping the Workers' Comp system strong and responsive to market needs!
GUARD CEO Appointed to NCCI Board Join us in congratulating our CEO Adam Edelstein on his recent appointment to the NCCI Board of Directors.
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BOP: BIG Changes for Restaurants!
We have a BIG appetite for restaurants, and we’ve made some BIG changes to win more of your quality business! Did you know . . . We are now considering new ventures (no resume required to bind), older construction, and 24-hour operations*. We can also support larger schedules with a Supplemental Application and tailored loss control services for most multi-location accounts.
*Some exceptions may apply.
BOP: Lessor’s Risk & Our Right to Win
Thanks for considering us for your Lessor’s Risk business. Our quote and hit ratios are trending positively and our “right to win” continues to be focused on single tenants. We will consider buildings originally built for commercial use as well as mixed-use properties (commercial + residential) with low- to moderate-hazard tenants. Properties built for residential use and repurposed for commercial use are also entertained.
BOP: Hotel & Habitational
The response from our agents has been overwhelmingly positive regarding our updated approach to Habitational and Hotel business. In particular, our agents have highlighted the clearer appetite, improved pricing, and dedicated underwriters, which are better aligned with current market needs. A sincere thank you to our partners who consistently provided actionable feedback that has helped refine our processes and overall competitiveness.
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Continued Commercial Auto Tune-Up
We continue to tune up our Commercial Auto coverage — rolling out better rates, a broader appetite, and a streamlined submission experience. Try us for risks in AZ, CO, IL, MI, MN, and TX for your artisan contractor, delivery/distributor, professional office, and service and repair customers.
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