USL&H

Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor to providing coverages for USL&H exposures in all 50 states.
ULSH

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator for The American Longshore Mutual Association, Ltd., a group mutual company approved by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide coverage for USL&H exposures in all 50 states.

 

Coverages Offered For:

  • United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
  • Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
  • Defense Base Act
  • Companion State Act Program in conjunction with the above coverages
  • Maritime Employers Liability

 

Target Classes

  • Shipbuilders
  • Ship Repair
  • Stevedores
  • Terminal Operators
  • Barge Repair
  • Marine Construction
  • Steamship Agents
  • Luxury Yacht Builders
  • Coal Docks
  • Offshore Industries

 

The below preferred classes may also have USL&H exposure:

  • Welders
  • Pipe Fitters
  • Painters
  • Sheet Metal Work
  • Crane Installations and Repair
  • Engine Repair
  • Carpentry
  • Electricians
  • Plumbing
  • Heating and A/C Contractors
  • Concrete/Cement Work
  • Refrigeration Repair
  • Architects and Engineers
  • Wallboard Installation
  • Communications Repair
  • Fire Extinguisher Servicing
  • Pest Control

Plans Include

  • First Dollar
  • Single and Multi-Year Programs
  • Loss-Sensitive Plans
  • Deductible
  • Excess Over Qualified Self-Insurance

Additional information to assist in the quoting process

  • Details on large claims
  • Explain any changes in operations over the last five years including payroll fluctuation or claims history
  • Safety programs
*For accounts less than $150,000 in premium, three years of currently-valued loss runs and payroll history may be accepted.

USL&H insurance program
Key details 

 

Availability

This program is available in all states

 

Minimum Premium

$10,000

 

Limits

  • Federal Acts: Statutory
  • Employer's Liability: $1,000,000

 

Carriers

  • USL&H: American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA)
  • State Act: Great American Insurance Group, PMA Companies
  • Maritime Employers Liability: Novae


Submission Requirements

  • Completed and signed Industry Standard Workers' Compensation Application
  • Currently valued loss runs (five years preferred)*
  • Five-year gross payroll history*
  • Financials
  • Current NCCI Experience Modification Worksheet

 

Visit us at amequity.com for detailed information about our coverages and employer solutions, and to sign up for our blog the Longshore Insider. 

Contact Us

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Mobile, AL
Marketing Department
The American Equity Underwriters - Mobile, AL
251.690.4230 aeu.marketing@amequity.com