Commercial Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive coverage solutions for hard-to-place commercial risks. We specialize in Surplus Lines (E&S) insurance for businesses that standard carriers decline.

15
Coverage Types
28+
Industries Served
50
States Licensed
A-Rated
Carrier Partners

Coverage Types

We place all major commercial lines through the Surplus Lines market, providing coverage options when admitted carriers are unavailable or inadequate.

General Liability Insurance

Protects your business against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury (libel, slander). Essential for any business that interacts with customers, vendors, or the public.

Common Claims:

  • Slip-and-fall injuries on premises
  • Property damage during operations
  • Advertising injury claims

Industries:

  • All commercial businesses
  • Contractors
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
Typical Limits
Typically $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate

Commercial Property Insurance

Covers your business property including buildings, equipment, inventory, and furniture against fire, theft, vandalism, and other covered perils. Business income coverage protects against lost revenue during restoration.

Common Claims:

  • Fire damage to building or contents
  • Theft of equipment or inventory
  • Weather-related damage

Industries:

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Hospitality
Typical Limits
Based on replacement cost valuation of property

Commercial Auto Insurance

Covers vehicles owned or used by your business for liability and physical damage. Includes coverage for employees driving company vehicles and may cover hired or non-owned autos.

Common Claims:

  • At-fault accidents causing injury
  • Vehicle theft or vandalism
  • Collision damage

Industries:

  • Trucking
  • Delivery services
  • Contractors
  • Service businesses with fleet vehicles
Typical Limits
Liability typically $1M CSL; Physical damage at actual cash value

Workers Compensation Insurance

Mandatory in most states, covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. Also provides employer liability protection against employee lawsuits related to workplace injuries.

Common Claims:

  • On-the-job injuries
  • Occupational diseases
  • Repetitive stress injuries

Industries:

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Any business with employees
Typical Limits
Statutory limits vary by state; Employer liability typically $1M

Professional Liability Insurance (E&O)

Protects against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions in professional services provided. Essential for any business providing advice, consulting, or specialized services.

Common Claims:

  • Failure to deliver promised services
  • Professional negligence
  • Missed deadlines causing client loss

Industries:

  • Consultants
  • Technology
  • Medical providers
  • Financial services
Typical Limits
Typically $1M per claim / $2M aggregate

Liquor Liability Insurance

Covers establishments that sell, serve, or manufacture alcohol for claims arising from intoxicated patrons. Required by many states and landlords for alcohol-serving businesses.

Common Claims:

  • DUI accidents involving patrons
  • Assault by intoxicated customers
  • Property damage by patrons

Industries:

  • Bars
  • Nightclubs
  • Restaurants
  • Breweries
Typical Limits
Typically $1M per occurrence; often matches GL limits

Product Liability Insurance

Protects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers against claims that a product caused injury or property damage. Covers design defects, manufacturing defects, and failure to warn.

Common Claims:

  • Product causes bodily injury
  • Defective product damages property
  • Allergic reactions to product ingredients

Industries:

  • Manufacturing
  • Food production
  • Cannabis
  • Retail
Typical Limits
Varies widely based on product risk; $1M-$5M typical

Cyber Liability Insurance

Covers costs associated with data breaches, cyber attacks, and technology failures. Includes notification costs, credit monitoring, legal defense, and business interruption from cyber events.

Common Claims:

  • Data breach notification costs
  • Ransomware payments
  • Business interruption from system outage

Industries:

  • Healthcare
  • Financial services
  • E-commerce
  • Technology
Typical Limits
Typically $1M-$5M; can be higher for large enterprises

Umbrella / Excess Liability Insurance

Provides additional liability limits above your primary policies (GL, Auto, Employers Liability). Essential for businesses with significant exposure or contractual requirements for higher limits.

Common Claims:

  • Catastrophic injury claims exceeding primary limits
  • Large judgments or settlements

Industries:

  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Any business with high liability exposure
Typical Limits
Typically $1M-$25M excess of underlying

Garagekeepers Liability Insurance

Covers damage to customer vehicles in your care, custody, or control. Essential for auto repair shops, body shops, parking facilities, and valet services.

Common Claims:

  • Vehicle damage during repair
  • Theft from facility
  • Fire damage to stored vehicles

Industries:

  • Auto repair
  • Body shops
  • Towing
  • Valet services
Typical Limits
Per vehicle limits typically $50K-$150K; aggregate limits vary

Pollution Liability Insurance

Covers claims arising from pollution conditions including cleanup costs, third-party bodily injury and property damage, and legal defense. Excludes pollution often found in standard GL policies.

Common Claims:

  • Chemical spills during operations
  • Underground tank leaks
  • Asbestos exposure claims

Industries:

  • Hazmat transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Contractors
  • Environmental services
Typical Limits
Varies by exposure; $1M-$10M typical

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

Covers claims by employees alleging discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or other employment-related issues. Increasingly important as employment litigation rises.

Common Claims:

  • Sexual harassment claims
  • Wrongful termination suits
  • Discrimination allegations

Industries:

  • Any business with employees
  • Especially important for larger employers
Typical Limits
Typically $1M per claim; can be combined with D&O

Directors & Officers Liability Insurance (D&O)

Protects company leadership against personal liability for decisions made in their capacity as directors or officers. Covers legal defense and settlements for claims by shareholders, regulators, or third parties.

Common Claims:

  • Shareholder derivative suits
  • SEC/regulatory investigations
  • Breach of fiduciary duty claims

Industries:

  • Public companies
  • Private companies with investors
  • Nonprofits
  • Startups with board
Typical Limits
Typically $1M-$10M; higher for public companies

Inland Marine / Cargo Insurance

Covers property in transit, at temporary locations, or specialized equipment. Includes motor truck cargo for haulers, tools and equipment floaters for contractors, and installation coverage.

Common Claims:

  • Cargo theft during transit
  • Damage to tools at job site
  • Loss of goods being shipped

Industries:

  • Trucking
  • Contractors
  • Moving companies
  • Exhibitors
Typical Limits
Per item or per shipment; varies by class of goods

Abuse & Molestation Liability Insurance

Covers claims of sexual abuse, molestation, or misconduct. Required for businesses working with children, elderly, or vulnerable populations. Often excluded from standard GL.

Common Claims:

  • Allegations of inappropriate conduct
  • Failure to screen employees
  • Negligent supervision claims

Industries:

  • Childcare
  • Schools
  • Nursing homes
  • Youth sports
Typical Limits
Typically $1M per occurrence; may have aggregate sub-limits

Industries We Serve

We specialize in hard-to-place commercial risks. If admitted carriers have declined your business, we likely have a solution.

Cannabis Businesses

Dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors

Specialty Focus

Bars & Nightclubs

Bars, pubs, nightclubs, lounges, and breweries

Specialty Focus

Gyms & Fitness

Gyms, CrossFit, martial arts, yoga, climbing gyms

Specialty Focus

Contractors

General contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades

Specialty Focus

Daycare Centers

Childcare, preschools, and early education

Specialty Focus

Auto Services

Auto repair, body shops, mechanics, and garages

Specialty Focus

Medical Spas

Med spas, aesthetics, Botox, laser clinics

Specialty Focus

Pet Services

Grooming, boarding, walking, and pet daycare

Specialty Focus

Food Trucks

Food trucks, mobile vendors, and catering trucks

Specialty Focus

Tattoo Studios

Tattoo parlors, piercing, and body art

Specialty Focus

Wedding Venues

Event venues, banquet halls, and reception facilities

Specialty Focus

Nursing Homes

Skilled nursing, assisted living, and elder care

Specialty Focus

Boutique Hotels

Hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts

Specialty Focus

Trucking

Long-haul, local, and specialty trucking

Hazmat Transport

Hazardous materials transportation

Tow Trucks

Towing and roadside assistance

Restaurants

Full-service and quick-service restaurants

Landscaping

Landscaping and lawn care services

HVAC

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Plumbing

Plumbing contractors and services

Electrical

Electrical contractors

Roofing

Roofing contractors

Tree Service

Tree trimming, removal, and arborists

Security Guards

Security services and patrol

Cleaning Services

Commercial and residential cleaning

Moving Companies

Moving and relocation services

Warehousing

Warehousing and distribution

Solar Installers

Solar panel installation and maintenance

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Why Surplus Lines?

The Surplus Lines (E&S) market exists for risks that admitted insurance carriers decline to cover. This includes businesses in high-risk industries, operations in catastrophe-prone areas, companies with adverse claims history, or simply unique business models that don't fit standard underwriting boxes.

As a licensed California Surplus Lines Broker (License #4512382), Panta has access to dozens of non-admitted carriers who specialize in these hard-to-place risks. Unlike admitted carriers who must use state-approved rates and forms, surplus lines insurers can offer customized policy terms and pricing tailored to your specific situation.

The trade-off: Surplus Lines policies are not covered by state guaranty funds. That's why Panta only works with financially strong, A-rated carriers who have demonstrated stability through market cycles.

Panta Insurance Services is a licensed California Surplus Lines Broker (License #4512382). Products offered through Panta may be placed with non-admitted insurers. Non-admitted insurers are not covered by the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA). Coverage availability and terms vary by state and risk characteristics. Please review your policy documents for complete terms and conditions.