Empire Underwriters Launches Longshore and Marine Program

Empire Underwriters, a national insurance wholesaler, said Tuesday it has expanded its offerings with the addition of a Longshore and Harbor–Marine workers’ compensation program. The program is designed for companies that operate on or near water, including fisherman and tour services, boat service and repair contractors, marina operators, bridge painters and builders and offshore oil drillers. The new program will help companies with clean or high mods comply with maritime workers’ compensation regulations, Empire said. The program, backed by A-rated carriers, include...