Markel is pleased to introduce its enhanced niche program for guide and outfitting professionals, private sporting clubs and hunting/fishing lodges. Marketed through select retail insurance agents, this outdoor insurance program is available on a licensed and admitted basis in all states except Alaska and Hawaii, with possible consideration of Alaska in the future.

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Special programs include:
Guide & Outfitters
Rod & Gun Clubs
Fishing & Hunting Lodges and Plantations

Guide & Outfitters
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 Catagories include, but are not limited to:

  - Freshwater and saltwater fishing guides and 
    instructors (inland and coastal waters)
  - Float trip outfitters
  - Upland bird and waterfowl hunting guides
  - North American big game guides/outfitters
  - Pack trip outfitters
  - Guided canoe and kayak tours
  - Backpacking/wilderness camping
  - Nature tours, wildlife study, photography

Rod & Gun Clubs 
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Private sporting clubs (not-for-profit) eligible for this program will be those whose members own all or the majority of the land on which club-approved activities take place. Operations may include:

  - Hunting and fishing
  - Camping
  - Lodging, including food and beverage services, for
    members and guests
  - Rifle ranges and clay target courses
  - Kennel facilities for members' hunting dogs
  - Limited use of club facilities for fee-paid events
                                                  and charitable fundraising activities

Fishing & Hunting Lodges and Plantations 
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This specialty segment focuses on wing shooting and fly fishing resorts, hunting lodges and southern sporting plantations. Guest activities may encompass a broad range of guided sporting and recreational offerings such as:

  - Wing shooting - Upland bird and waterfowl
  - Big game and turkey hunting
  - Fly fishing and other types of guided fishing
  - Horseback riding and horse-drawn wagon tours
  - Clay target and other range facilities

Program Features & Coverage Highlights

·  Liability limits available: 
    -  $300,000 occurrence / $900,000 aggregate
    -  $500,000 occurrence / $1.5 million aggregate
    -  $1 million occurrence / $3 million aggregate

·  Inland Marine coverage for insureds' and customers' personal property, 
   equipment, etc.

·  Excess liability limits to $5 million, umbrella, business interruption and 
   equipment breakdown. No liability deductibles.