The Scrap Metal Shield
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Brokers FAQ.
Thank you for your interest in the Scrap Metal Shield Insurance.  It is our preference that agents submitting accounts to
program have experience in dealing with the scrap metal industry and currently control a book of these types of risks. 
Attached you’ll find a Scrap Metal Shield Insurance Program brochure, as well as a copy of the brokerage agreement
that will need to be completed once business is written with our agency.  You will also find attached a copy of our
supplemental application, which is to be completed and returned with all submissions to the program.


See here some commonly asked questions regarding our program:

What lines of business do you write?
· Property (including equipment breakdown)
· Inland Marine
· General Liability
· Motor Truck Cargo
· Commercial Auto
· Umbrella
· Workers Compensation

What types of risks fit your program?
· Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal dealers and processors, auto dismantlers, U-Pull-it Operations, and E-
waste recyclers. 
· We can entertain scrap metal dealers that operate with an incidental amount of plastics, paper, & cardboard
recycling; less than 15% of total revenue

How are accounts submitted to the program?
· Completed Supplemental Application
· Completed Acord Applications (full VIN #s on all equipment/autos)
· 4 Yrs of currently valued loss runs
· Please note: a 30 day lead time is preferred and quotes will be provided subject to favorable loss control

If an account is written, what are the payment plan options available?
· Direct Bill - Annual
· Direct Bill - 4 Pay  à  25% down; 3 installments at 25% due every 60 days
· Direct Bill - 8 Pay  à  25% down; 7 installments at 11% due every 30 days

Can my agency do certificates?
· You’re agency will have full rights to produce certificates

How are endorsements & change requests handled?
· Endorsement requests will be made through our agency.  You will be assigned an account executive that will
be your single point of contact for all requests.

Thank you again for your interest in the Scrap Metal Shield Insurance Program.
Watson Insurance, PO Box 879, Gastonia, NC 28053  Toll Free (800) 849-9287 / Fax (704) 866-9866 / www.watsoninsurance.com