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

Remodeling Contractor, NJ - $30,000


Owners Interest – New construction of a 2-story medical office, OR - $23,756


Servicing Residential Windows, TX - $20,000


Demolition Contractor, CA - $17,767


Electrical Contractor, FL - $17,652


Metal Installation, NV - $17,524


Gutter Installation/Repair, SC $16,000

 

Drywall And Paint Installation - Includes Excess, MD - $15,917


Residential Home Builder, CO - $15,001


Painting Contractor, TX - $11,401


Commercial General Contractor, ID - $11,334


Water Main Connections / Construction, Paving & Concrete Work, TX - $11,214


Custom Home, Metal Building, And Pole Barn Construction, SC - $10,000


Welding Contractors, AZ - $10,000


Residential And Commercial Contractor, MT - $10,000


Owners Interest – Renovation of a 2-story hotel, FL - $9,010


Swimming Pool Contractor, TX - $8,944


Commercial Demolition Contractor, GA - $7,506


Concrete Contractor, WY - $7,500


Owners Interest – Construction of 3 new homes, WA - $5,501

Owners Interest – Renovation of a commercial building into a swim school, DE -$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

FRANCISCO LOPEZ

FRANCISCO LOPEZ

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 & Team Lead

ROBBIE YANOVICH, CRIS

ROBBIE YANOVICH, CRIS

Senior Underwriter

JEREMY VANDENBOS

Associate Underwriter

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