Since the inception of Green Business Insurance, Inc. I have met with, and underwritten, many different types of risks involved with alternative energy sources.  In each case I come away energized (no pun intended) by the vision, enthusiasm and promise these business show.  My hope is that I am able to educate "mainstreet" insurance company underwriters that these "green" prospects are an excellent target market. 

I recently met with a commercial property and casualty insurance prospect whose business deals with alternative energy.  The prospect is essentially a manufacturer's representitive of windmills, solar panels and other products and materials that will generate energy for homes, businesses and communities.  My new prospective client does not manufacture, install or even take possession of the property.  All products sold are manufactured in the United States.  After marketing this account to twelve different carriers, both national and regional, I was quite surprised to learn underwriters were apprehensive about underwriting the risk.  Fortunately, I was able to secure quotes that fell within their budget but this experience spoke volumes to me about the P&C industry's understanding of sustainability.