Green- Acceptable

Yellow- Carrier Submit

Red- Not acceptable

 

 

    CALIFORNIA

Classification by Industry Segment

Workers Comp

Property

Premises / Operations

Products / Completed Operations

Money

Fidelity

Comments & Restrictions

Artisan Contractors

Air Conditioning /Heating Systems Installation and Service

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If plumbing is to be covered, rate under the plumbing class.  No LPG. 

Appliances and Accessories - installation, servicing or repair 

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Cabinet Makers/Carpentry - shop only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Good housekeeping is critical.  Dust collection system is required.

Carpentry – interior

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Carpentry - other than shop or interior only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No roofers allowed. Attach CG 21 34 & exclude roofing

Carpet/Floor Installation - not ceramic, stone or tile

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Ceiling/Wall Panel Installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Door & Window Installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No exterior over 3 stories

Dry Wall or Wallboard Installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No asbestos or insulation installation work

Electrical Work - within buildings

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No installation, servicing, repair or monitoring of security or fire alarm systems

Fence Erection Contractors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No swimming pools or security fencing; Attach CG 2142, Exclusion - Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage Hazard. 

Floor covering Installation - not ceramic tile or stone

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Includes carpet, tile & linoleum. 

Glaziers

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No work over 3 stories. 

Landscape Gardening

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Attach CG 2142, Exclusion - Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage Hazard. 

Lawn Sprinkler Installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Attach CG 2142, Exclusion - Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage Hazard

Masonry Contractor

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No digging of foundations, waterproofing, or pointing.  No work over 3 stories. 

Metal Works Shop - decorative or artistic

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Includes installation of metal or wrought iron railings and fences

Painting - exterior - buildings or structures

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No work over 3 stories

Painting - interior - buildings or structures

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If interior & exterior, rate in highest code. 

Paperhanging

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Plastering or Stucco Work- Interior

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No EIFS installation. 

Plumbing - commercial and industrial

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Exclude septic tank installation; Attach CG 2142, Exclusion - Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage Hazard. 

Plumbing - residential or domestic

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Exclude septic tank installation; Attach CG 2142, Exclusion - Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage Hazard. 

Sheet Metal Work - outside

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No steel fabricating or manufacturing. 

Tile, Stone, Marble, Mosaic or Terrazzo Work -interior construction

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Manufacturing

Bag Mfg. - paper

 

Bag Mfg. - traveling bags or hand luggage

 

Bakeries

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Beverage Bottler - soft drinks - carbonated - in cans or plastic bottles

 

Boot or Shoe Mfg. or Repairing

 

Cable or Wire Mfg.

 

Can Mfg. - metal

 

Carpet or Rug Mfg.

 

China, Porcelain or Earthenware Mfg.

 

Clock Mfg.

Ö

 

Clothing Mfg. greater than $1,000,000 sales

Ö

No infants or children's sleepwear.  NO BI 

Clothing Mfg. less than $1,000,000 sales

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No infants or children's sleepwear. 

Coffin or Casket Mfg. or Assembling

 

Concrete or Plaster Products Mfg. - not structural.

 

Confections and Food' Sundries Mfg. or Processing

 

Cosmetic, Personal Care or Perfumery Products Mfg.

 

Cutlery (non powered) and Flatware Mfg.

 

Dairy Products Mfg.

 

Distilling

 

Drug, Medicine or Pharmaceutical Preparations Mfg.

Ö

 

Electrical Parts, Components or Accessories Mfg.

 

Engraving

Ö

 

Food Products Mfg. - dry

 

Food Products Mfg. - frozen

 

Food Products Mfg. - not dry - in glass containers

 

Food Products Mfg. - not dry - in other than glass containers

 

Glass or Glassware Mfg.

 

Jewelry Mfg.

 

Leather Goods Mfg.

 

Lens Mfg.

Ö

 

Macaroni Mfg.

 

Machine Shops

 

Machine Shops - aircraft components

 

Meat Products Mfg.

 

Metal Goods Mfg. - stamping - not signs

Ö

Ö

 

Metal Works - shop - decorative or artistic

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Musical Instrument Mfg.

 

Office Machines Mfg.

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Optical Goods Mfg.

Ö

 

Paper Goods Mfg.

 

Plaster Statuary or Ornament Mfg.

 

Plastic or Rubber Goods Mfg. - household

 

Plastic or Rubber Goods Mfg. - other than household

 

Plumbing Fixtures Mfg.

 

Printing - not for profit only

E&O available if low hazard

Printing - other than not for profit

E&O available if low hazard

Printing - screen printing - editing

Ö

 

Records or Tapes Mfg. - prerecorded

 

Sewing Machines Mfg. - commercial

Ö

 

Sewing Machines Mfg. - household

Ö

 

Sheet Metal Work - shop only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Shoe, Boot or Slipper Mfg.

 

Silverware Manufacturing

 

Vinegar Mfg.

 

Watch Mfg.

Ö

 

Wine Mfg. - still

 

Wineries

 

Wholesale / Distributors

Air Conditioning Equipment - dealers or distributors only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Automobile Parts and Supplies Distributors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Barber or Beauty Shop Supplies Distributors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No Aerosol storage on premises

Beverage Distributors - nonalcoholic and beer

 

Clothing or Wearing Apparel Distributors

Central Station Alarm required, maximum contents is $250,000 and no infants or children's sleepwear. 

Distributors - food or drink

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Equipment, Fixtures or Supplies - for bars, hotels, offices, restaurants or stores - distributors

If insured installs products proper classification must be used. 

Floor Covering Distributors

 

Fruit or Vegetable Distributors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Heating or Combined Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment - dealers and distributors only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Ice Dealers and Distributors

 

Office Machines or Appliances - wholesale - no repair

No computer distribution. 

Plumbing Supplies and Fixtures Dealers and Distributors

If insured installs products proper classification must be used. 

Refrigeration Equipment - Dealers and Distributors only - commercial

Vendors certificate from manufacturer required. 

Screen Printed Merchandise Dealers - editing

Ö

 

Towel or Toilet Supply Companies

 

Retail / Mercantile

Antique Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Appliance Stores - household type greater than $500,000 sales

Ö

Maximum stock or business personal property limit $150,000. No installation. 

Appliance Stores - household type less than $500,000 sales

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Maximum stock or business personal property limit $150,000. No installation. 

Army and Navy Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No firearms or ammunition sales. 

Art Galleries

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Artwork will be excluded. 

Bakeries

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Bars and Taverns (neighborhood type only)

Ö

No liquor liability. 

Beverage Stores - liquor & wine - no liquor served

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required. 

Beverage Stores - soft drinks & beer

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Bicycle Stores - sales and servicing

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Billiard Halls

Ö

 

Books and Magazine Stores 

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Bowling Centers

Ö

 

Camera and Photographic Equipment Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft. 

Candy or Confectionery Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Caterers

 

Caterers - Kitchen Only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Class is limited to preparation and delivery of food.

Ceramics - Retail Sales - no mfg.

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Clothing or Wearing Apparel Stores - other than not for profit less than $500,000 in sales

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No children's sleepwear or juvenile furniture or infant accessories.  Max contents limit $150,000. 

Clubs

 

Computer Stores

Ö

 

Cosmetic, Hair or Skin Preparation Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Dairy Products or Butter and Egg Stores -

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Delicatessens

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No hired and non-owned auto with delivery service. 

Drugstores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Products includes Professional Liability.                                                  Burglar alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Dry Goods Dealers - Retail (including Fabrics, Yarns and Piece Goods)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Fabric Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Floor Covering Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If installation no WC.  

Florists

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No greenhouses, and no pesticide and herbicide application. 

Formal Wear or Costumes - rented to others

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Fruit or Vegetable Dealers (regional radius)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No long haul delivery or extra heavy trucks for auto. 

Furniture Stores - other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No refinishing or recaning.  No juvenile furniture. Refer to company for warehousing or delivery exposure. 

Gardening and Light Farming Supply Dealers - Retail

Ö

 

Gift Shops -  No second hand merchandise

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If toy sales, refer to toy class                                                                   Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft. 

Grocery Stores (less than 5,000 feet)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Hardware Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No equipment or tool rental. 

Hearing Aid Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Products includes professional                                                                  Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Hobby, Model Maker or Artist's Supply Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Ice Cream Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Jewelry Stores or Distributors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Proof of jewelers block required                                                                  Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Machinery or Equipment Dealers

No heavy equipment . 

Meat, Fish, Poultry or Seafood Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Musical Instrument Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft

Newsstands

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Optical Goods Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Products includes professional                                                                  Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Paint, Wallpaper or Wall covering Stores (no installation)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Painting, Picture or Frame Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Pet Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No pet sitting services, no grooming and no animal mortality coverage

Records, Tapes and Sheet Music Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Restaurants - operated by concessionaires - not for profit only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - self-service or self ordering - including cafeterias and smorgasbords

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - with no sale of alcoholic beverages

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - with sales of alcoholic beverages that are less than 30% of the total annual receipts of the restaurant-No dance floor

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Liquor Liability available.  Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - with sales of alcoholic beverages that are more than 30% of the total annual receipts of the restaurant-No dance floor

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - with sales of alcoholic beverages that are less than 30% of the total annual receipts of the restaurant- with dance floor

Liquor Liability available.  Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Restaurants - with sales of alcoholic beverages that are less than 30% of the total annual receipts of the restaurant- with dance floor

Fire Protection Maintenance contract required. 

Shoe Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft. 

Stationery or Paper Products Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Stores - food or drink - other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Stores -no food or drink - other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Tailor Merchants - men or boys

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Toy Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Variety Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Central Station Alarm required for Special Form Including Theft . 

Vending or Coin-Operated Machines

 

Real Estate

Apartments

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

WC Class = Building Operations

Buildings or Premises - bank or office - mercantile or mfg. (lessor's risk only) - other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Refer to Best's Underwriting Guide for specific exposure. 

Buildings or Premises - bank or office - mercantile or mfg. maintained by the insured (lessor's risk only) -  other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Refer to Best's Underwriting Guide for specific exposure. 

Condos and Co-ops - residential - (association risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

D&O available

Dwellings - four family (lessor's risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If owner occupied refer to our Personal Lines Department

Dwellings - three family (lessor's risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

If owner occupied refer to our Personal Lines Department

Hotels and Motels

Ö

 

Shopping Centers - greater than 10,000 sq. feet (lessor's risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Shopping Centers - less than 10,000 sq. feet (lessor's risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Townhouses or Similar Associations (association risk only)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

D& O Available

Warehouse - mfg. or private buildings or premises - occupied by multiple interests (lessor's risk only)

 

Warehouse - mfg. or private buildings or premises - occupied by single interest (lessor's risk only)

 

Office & Service

Appliances and Accessories - installation, servicing or repair  - household

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No installation, servicing or repair of burglary, fire, fire suppression or sprinkler systems.

Analytical or Testing Laboratories

 

Architectural Services

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Office Exposure Only - Exclude Professional Liab.  See 8810 Clerical Office Employees

Auditors or Accountants

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Exclude professional liability

Banks & Credit Unions

 

Barber Shops

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Professional Liability available. 

Beauty Parlors and Hair Styling Salons

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Professional Liability available.  No tanning beds or electrolysis and chemical skin treatments. 

Billiard or Pool Halls

Firearms and assault and battery exclusions required

Carpet, Rug or Upholstery  Cleaning - shop only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Carpet, Rug, Furniture or Upholstery Cleaning -  on customer's premises

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Contractor's guidelines apply. 

Cemetery & Crematory Operations

Ö

 

Churches or Other Houses of Worship

Ö

No Professional Liability. 

Clubs - country or golf

Ö

 

Computer or Computer System Installation, Inspection, Adjustment or Repair

 

Clubs - swimming

 

Clubs - tennis or racquetball

Ö

 

Colleges or Schools - private

Ö

 

Colleges or Schools - private - academic professionals

Ö

 

Computer Programming or Software Development

Ö

 

Copying and Duplicating Services - retail - Quick Printers

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No Professional Liability

Day Care Centers

Ö

 

Dental Laboratories

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No Professional Liability. 

Draftspersons

Ö

 

Electrical Apparatus - installation, servicing or repair

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Engineers or Architects - consulting - not engaged in actual construction

Ö

No Professional Liability

Engineers - consulting

Ö

 

Engraving

Ö

 

Funeral Directors

Ö

 

Furniture Assembling

 

Hospitals - veterinary

 

House Furnishings Installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Includes installation of interior decorations and widow treatments.

Insurance Agents

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Interior Decoration

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Internet or Web-Based Application Development or Operation

Ö

 

Janitorial Services

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No window washing or exterior above ground work

Kennels

 

Laundry and Dry Cleaning or Dyeing Receiving Stations

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Lawyers Offices - other than not for profit

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No Professional Liability. 

Libraries

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Locksmiths

No installation, servicing or repair of burglary, fire, fire suppression or sprinkler systems

Mailing or Addressing Companies

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Medical Offices

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No Professional Liability.  8810 See clerical office employees

Mortgage Bankers & Brokers

Ö

 

Museums

Ö

 

Newspaper, Magazine or Book Publishing - no printing

 

Office furniture fixture installation / repair

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Office Machine Installation or Repair

 

Office Machines or Appliances - installation, inspection, adjustment or repair

Ö

Ö

Ö

No computer system repair. 

Photo Engraving

 

Photographers

 

Real Estate Agencies

Ö

 

Salespersons - Outside

Ö

WC only

Schools - trade or vocational

Ö

Sexual molestation exclusion required and no corporal punishment coverage. 

Shoe Repair Shops

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Superintendent of Public Schools Office

Ö

WC only

TV or radio receiving set installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Telephone or Telephone System Installation, Service or Repair

 

Y.M.C.A. or Y.W.C.A. Institutions

 

Automotive

Auto Body Repair Shops

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No after-market retrofitting or redesign of vehicles.  Must have UL approved spray booth.

Automobile Parts and Supplies Distributors

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Automobile Parts and Supplies Stores

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Automobile Repair or Service Shops (engine and mechanical)

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

No "Quick Service" operators.  Private Passenger Autos only.  No gas sales.

Automobile Storage Garage

Ö

 

Convenience Stores with Gas - full & self service 

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Rated on a per Gallon basis.  8324 Automobile Gas Stations

Full Service Car Washes

 

Gasoline Service Stations full & self service

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Gasoline Service Stations full Service only -includes oil change And lube service

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Gasoline Service Stations self service only

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Glass Dealers and Glaziers 

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Mechanical Repair shops

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

Parking - public - not open air

Ö

 

Parking - public - open air

Ö

 

Parking - public - shopping centers - maintained by Insured (lessor's risk only)

Ö

 

Parking - public - shopping centers - maintained by lessee (lessor's risk only)

Ö

 

Self-Service Car Washes

 

Stereo shops & installation

Ö

Ö

Ö

Ö