Since its inception, Durham and Bates has expanded and grown into many areas of insurance expertise. Today, our Commercial Lines insurance department is the agency's largest, able to provide clients with a full range of insurance coverages and risk management solutions.

The Commercial Lines Department brings value-added service to its client base by establishing strong relationships and having a keen understanding of each client's business. Our role is that of a counselor providing insight to assist our clients in a changing business environment.

The Commercial Lines Department at Durham and Bates provides a variety of insurance coverages, including property, casualty, workers' compensation and bonding among others, with a special focus on the following industries.

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Food Processors
• Technology
• Life Sciences
• Environmental
• Workers' Compensation
• Employment Practices Liability
• Directors and Officers

We also have specialized knowledge of a broader array of industries, including:

• Craft Brewing
• Printers
• Wholesale/Distributors
• Metal Workers
• Plastic Processors
• Golf Courses
• Wood Products
• Non-Profit Corporations
• Publicly Traded Companies
• and others