The Win-Win Solution for Small Business Needs

To address the needs of a growing industry, Vela established our Velocity Small Business segment with a focus on efficiency and speed to market.

​Velocity Small Business

Our broad coverage, competitive pricing, and prompt turnaround allow our broker partners to quickly respond to the needs of their clients- this is the foundation of success between Vela and our broker partners. Our dedicated Velocity team is committed to responsiveness, with a high level of service, in providing insurance solutions for businesses with annual revenues up to $2,000,000.

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Velocity Owners Interest

Vela’s Velocity offers an Owners Interest policy providing insurance protection for Project Owners during construction. Project Owners could find themselves with liability due to actions performed by independent contractors. Our Owners Interest policy extends liability coverage for Project Owners for the bodily injury or property damage that are a result of the actions of their contractors or subcontractors, with project costs up to $100,000,000. 

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Vela’s Velocity Small Business Insurance Solutions

Coverage Capabilities
  • Qualifying size of risk- $2,000,000 receipts maximum and/or $750,000 payroll maximum
  • Owners Interest- up to $100,000,000 project costs
  • Contracting Business- All States - excluding NY
  • Primary Limits- $1,000,000/$2,000,000 or $2,000,000/$4,000,000
  • Excess Limits- up to $5,000,000
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Industry Opportunities

Construction

  • General Contractors
  • Trade Contractors
  • Owners Interest
  • Remodelers
  • Swimming Pool Contractors

Velocity Recent Wins

Recent Win  

  State

    Amount

 

Owners Interest – 3 Story Hotel

  MT

    $56,381

Remodeling Contractor

  TX

    $17,331

Residential Developer

  CA

    $17,000

Sand Blasting and Painting Pipes Work

  TX

    $15,626

Water Well Drilling – Includes Excess

  SC

    $14,500

Home Builder

  TX

    $13,000

Paving and Sealcoating of Driveways, Parking Areas, and Sidewalks

  IL

    $11,700

Fiber Optic Installation

  WA

    $10,800

Residential and Commercial Contractor

  PA

    $10,001

General Contractor

  AZ

    $10,000

Carpentry and Masonry Contractor

  MA

    $10,000

Drywall Installation

  NC

    $10,000

Commercial/Residential Tenant Improvements – Concrete & Framing

  OR

    $10,000

Concrete Flatwork Contractor

  LA

    $7,500

Commercial Contractor

  NV

    $7,500

Interior Carpentry on Modular Buildings

  TX

    $7,500

Painting Contractor

  IN

    $7,500

Countertop Contractor

  CA

    $6,641

Synthetic Turf Contractor

  CA

    $5,000

Owners Interest – Custom Home

  NJ

    $4,001

Owners Interest – Restaurant Remodel Project

  RI

    $4,000

Owners Interest – Apartment Remodel Project

  IL

    $4,000


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Velocity Small Business Team

NICHOLAS JANDEL, AINS, CRIS

NICHOLAS JANDEL, AINS, CRIS

Assistant Vice President

LISA-RAE Oltmans, CRIS

LISA-RAE OLTMANS, CRIS

Risk Specialist

KATHERYN KOEPPLER

KATHERYN KOEPPLER

Underwriter 

TRAVIS LILLEY, CRIS

TRAVIS LILLEY, CRIS

Senior Underwriter

SANTO PEZZOTTI, CRIS

SANTO PEZZOTTI, CRIS

Underwriter II

NOLAN P. REILLY, AU, AINS

NOLAN P. REILLY, AU, AINS

Underwriter II

KYLE SIMMONS

KYLE SIMMONS

Underwriter II

ANA R. VILLARREAL

ANA R. VILLARREAL

Underwriter II

ROBBIE YANOVICH, CRIS

ROBBIE YANOVICH, CRIS

Senior Underwriter

JEREMY VANDENBOS

Associate Underwriter

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