As of June 1, 2010, Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC has expanded its coverage options and now offers four new business insurance plans for Chamber Members.

In an effort to continue developing innovative new avenues for small business owners to access affordable, reliable and comprehensive insurance coverage options, Chamber Insurance and Benefits,LLC is introducing a new slate of insurance coverage options designed specifically for small businesses.

Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC, a subsidiary of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, has partnered with Sequoia Insurance Company in developing a new line of insurance options that includes workers’ compensation coverage. Sequoia has been in business since 1947. It specializes in commercial lines of insurance products for western region businesses including workers’ compensation, business owners’ policies, business auto policies and commercial umbrella coverage. This benefit is written by appointed independent agents who are members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. The program will be offered through Sequoia and its Nevada domiciled insurance company.

All Chamber members in good standing are eligible for a discount on insurance premiums. Enrollment with the program also provides the insured with access to training seminars and online legal resources.

Key elements of the programs include:

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• No co-insurance penalty
• Actual loss sustained for business income
• Building ordinance limit added to building
• Chamber dues paid (pro-rata) in the event of a business income loss
• Equipment breakdown coverage

Broad underwriting appetite includes:

• Lessors’ risk
• Retail
• Office
• Service
• Wholesale
• Manufacturing

Workers’ Compensation Coverage:

• Effective claims management
• Commitment to return the injured worker to the job once medially practical
• Guaranteed timeliness of response to claim
• Open communication about claim to insured

Finding reliable, affordable insurance remains a leading concern of today’s small business owner. Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC’s new array of small business-exclusive coverage options speaks to the specific needs of business owners through names the Southern Nevada business community has come to know and trust: Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

All policies are subject to underwriting and eligibility. Coverage is offered through agents in the Las Vegas community that are Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members recognized by Chamber Insurance & Benefits, LLC. For more information, visit www.chamberib.com, e-mail info@chamberib.com or call 702.586.3887.