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Logging equipment insurance costs are skyrocketing, largely due to equipment fires, especially during the summer season. Summer provides dry, hot conditions that will increase the possibility of equipment or job site fires. Equipment and job site fires are all too common and can be devastating. At a minimum they create downtime and expensive repairs, and […]

The American Loggers Insurance Program is committed to supporting logging contractors by offering innovative insurance solutions aimed at maximizing protection while minimizing risk through our localagency partners. I am pleased to share with you the American Loggers Insurance (ALI) Program Overview along with our most recent video featuring our very own Don Curtis outlining the history and benefits […]

Lori Goodson – November 7, 2015 – Fire destroys more forestry equipment than anything else does. We, like many loggers, have first-hand experience with equipment fires and the associated costs. An insurance company from the northeast approached us to distribute, install and service automatic fire suppression equipment manufactured by Fogmaker North America. Logging is still our […]

We are pleased to announce that Santee Risk Managers LLC and Loggers Insurance have combined forces to streamline operations, allowing us to better serve our agents and clients. Effective immediately, agents can call either one to get any line quoted. Please be advised that the Loggers Insurance name is going away. The employees and location will […]

Bangor, Maine – February 9, 2015 – Varney Family today announced that it has made an investment in Matériaux Blanchet Inc., one of Québec Canada’s largest independent sawmill operators. Varney Companies is comprised of insurance businesses, car dealerships, commercial real estate and a wireless internet service provider. “It is exciting for us to be given the opportunity to be a […]

For Producers of Santee Risk Managers LLC (SRM) and Loggers Insurance: Fresh back from London our SRM team is pleased to announce that we were able to secure a NEW AMERICAN LOGGERS INSURANCE PRICING TIER. Senior Vice President, George Gould, stated, “We are very happy that our London underwriters have supported our position for a […]

Last week the American Loggers Insurance (ALI) Program was very pleased to announce our association with an admitted, direct bill New Carrier that will provide coverage for the following lines of business: General Liability Property Auto Umbrella As a result, we have received a few questions which we would like to address at this time […]

For Immediate Release, March 27, 2015 – The American Loggers Insurance (ALI) Program today announced that it is expanding its program by adding a new carrier and pricing for the following lines: General Liability Auto Property Umbrella “We are pleased to share the news of our association with another trusted carrier and are confident that […]

Professional loggers know the total investment they have in their equipment and what that investment means in terms of daily production. Woods equipment fires are both dangerous and expensive. Most are preventable. It only takes 15 to 20 minutes daily to reduce substantially the risk of your investment going up in smoke! Most Fire Hazards […]

For Immediate Release, September 22, 2014 – American Loggers Insurance (ALI) is proud to announce the hire of Donald Curtis as Senior Loss Control Consultant. In this role, Curtis will be assisting with strategic aspects of risk control, development of programs and engineering controls at ALI. As ALI’s fire suppression expert, Curtis will provide educational […]