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Complete Insurance Service Since 1870
Founded in 1870, Nelson & Ward offers six generations worth of insurance. Professionals who are at the top of their field, who offer the kind of advice that comes from years of service, experience, and dedication.
We have delivered commercial insurance services in the Greater New York area for over 150 years, but our capabilities and reach are national in scope. The number of insurance companies we represent, and the relationships we have established with them, gives us the ability to customize solid and affordable business insurance for many types of business. We also offer several insurance programs specially designed for a range of businesses.
At Nelson & Ward, our people are unwavering in their commitment to service. We continually strive to better understand the needs of personal clients and to know the finer details of each business client's industry, as well as their company. This gives us the ability to develop superior insurance programs that reflect the needs of each client.
Commercial Lines insurance professionals
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An independent insurance agent will make sure that your business is covered in the event of a catastrophe or sudden loss.
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Request a restaurant insurance quoteHotel insurance is a very specific type of business insurance that's been tailored to meet the unique coverage needs of your business. Talk to an independent agent.
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Request a bakery insurance quoteOur independent insurance agents can help you find the right coverage for your daycare at the right price.
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Why choose Nelson & Ward Company
States we serve
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Virginia
Our insurance coverages
Business insurance coverage
- Accident & Health
- Bonds
- Builders Risk
- Business Owners Package (BOP)
- Business Vehicle
- Contractors Equipment
- Cyber Liability
- Directors & Officers
- Employment Practices Liability
- Errors & Omissions
- General Liability
- Inland Marine
- Other
- Professional Liability
- Property
- Umbrella / Excess
- Workers' Compensation
Industries we serve
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Construction
- Educational Services
- Finance and Insurance
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Information
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Manufacturing - Food / Beverage / Textiles / Apparel / Leather
- Manufacturing - Metal / Machinery / Computer / Electrical / Transportation / Furniture
- Manufacturing - Wood / Paper / Paper / Mining / Plastics
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Public Administration
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
- Retail - Sporting Goods / Hobby / Music / General / Misc.
- Retail - Vehicle / Home / Furniture / Building / Garden / Food / Health / Gas / Clothing
- Transportation - Air / Rail / Water / Truck / Transit / Ground / Pipeline / Scenic
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Utilities
- Wholesale Trade
Recommended insurance company partners
Other companies we work with:
Allianz Global Risks, CNA, CNA Surety, Chubb, Cumberland Mutual, Encompass, Hiscox Ins Co Inc., PURE, Penn National Insurance, RPS, RT Specialty / LoVullo, THREE Insurance, The Hanover Insurance Group, The Hartford, US Assure, VindatiNelson & Ward Company Team
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