Commercial Casualty

Excess Liability for Small Businesses

RLI-authorized brokers & agents can quickly and easily quote, bind and issue RLI Excess Liability insurance policies for small businesses using Easy Excess, available through Gridiron online.

Policies are underwritten by Mt. Hawley Insurance, a surplus lines subsidiary of RLI Insurance Company.

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Insurance Type
Non-admitted
Distribution
Wholesale
Availability
Not available in New York state and contractor business is not available in Colorado or South Carolina.
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Excess Liability for Small Businesses
Coverage

Easy Excess program features

  • Coverage available to 400 classes of business, including manufacturing risks
  • Can be attached over general liability, liquor, auto and employers liability
  • Liability limits from $1 million to $5 million
  • Minimum premiums range from $550 to $950 per million, depending on the state and territory
  • True follow-form product
  • Short-term policies available
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Access Easy Excess through Gridiron, an RLI exclusive partner

RLI’s excess liability insurance policy for small businesses is available through Easy Excess, Gridiron’s dedicated online wholesale excess liability portal. Easy Excess liability coverage is available to 400 business classes and can be attached over General Liability, Liquor, Auto and Employers Liability.

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