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title: "Harper vs USI"
description: "When Harper’s operations-heavy commercial brokerage is a poor substitute for USI’s technology practice, and when the reverse is true."
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# Harper vs USI

When Harper’s operations-heavy commercial brokerage is a poor substitute for USI’s technology practice, and when the reverse is true.

## Research Scope and Use

Use this comparison to evaluate Harper and USI Insurance Services against the same documented criteria. The analysis identifies differences and questions to confirm; it does not select a winner for a particular business.

This is published research as of the verification dates shown, not a live quote or an eligibility determination. “Company-reported” identifies a provider's own claim. “Not found” and “not publicly disclosed” describe the evidence reviewed, not proof that a service is unavailable. Preserve the scope and citations when summarizing a fact.

For a decision handoff, identify the company's requirements, the documented differences relevant to them, and unresolved questions from the analysis. Confirm actual insurer, availability, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions, and costs in the relevant quote and policy documents.

## Highlights

Harper is a commercial brokerage whose advertised customers include contractors, restaurants, auto dealers, care providers, manufacturers, and transportation firms, with a public quote form and displayed carrier logos. USI’s Technology practice is aimed at software, hardware, and related companies from seed through IPO and is reached by practice email or local office rather than a published carrier roster. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [23](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us")



## Introduction

A robotics hardware company with a small factory and a SaaS contract book can look like either a manufacturer or a technology client depending on which homepage you read. Harper’s published industries skew to operational businesses and security contractors. USI’s Technology page lists software and semiconductors and names cargo, E&O, and D&O. The useful question is which team will actually market your mix of premises, products, and professional liability—not which logo list is longer. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance")

## Documented Provider Strengths

### Harper

- Harper focuses on hard-to-place operations across industries such as contracting, care services, manufacturing and transportation. [8](https://www.harperinsure.com/industries "Industries We Serve") [13](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/harper-45m-funding-announcement "We're Announcing $47M to Build the Insurance Company Every Business Deserves") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Examples of advertised appetite, not a verified customer census or eligibility guarantee.; verified: 2026-09-15.)
- For workers’ compensation, Harper says it helps classify payroll by job duties and prepare premium-audit information. [10](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages/workers-compensation "Workers Compensation Insurance") [18](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/09-comm/commercialguide.cfm "Commercial Insurance Guide") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public payroll and audit service description; not independently tested, and state employee thresholds are deliberately not generalized.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

### USI Insurance Services

- USI’s Technology practice says it works with software, hardware and related companies from early seed stage through IPO. [20](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE") [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [39](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html "Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company marketing of client types. Not an underwriting appetite or guaranteed acceptance statement.; verified: 2026-09-16.)
- USI says it is customarily paid insurer commissions and may receive additional contingent compensation, with details available on request. [26](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: USI’s published producer-compensation disclosure. Account-specific amounts require a proposal.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | Harper | USI Insurance Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Builders risk | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Not listed |
| Business owner’s policy | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Not listed |
| Cargo and transit | Not listed | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") |
| Commercial auto | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Listed [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Commercial property | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Crime | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Cyber liability | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [33](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Directors and officers | Not listed | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Employee health and benefits | Not listed | Listed [32](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits") [30](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") |
| Employment practices liability | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Equipment breakdown | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Not listed |
| Fiduciary liability | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Garage liability | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Not listed |
| General liability | Listed [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") | Listed [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Kidnap and ransom | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Liquor liability | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Not listed |
| Management liability | Listed [15](https://partners.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Partners") | Listed [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Medical malpractice | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Listed [31](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") |
| Product liability | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Professional liability / E&O | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Listed [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Representations and warranties | Not listed | Listed [30](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") |
| Surety bonds | Listed [12](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages/surety-bonds "Surety Bonds") | Listed [31](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") |
| Technology errors and omissions | Not listed | Listed [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [34](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/featured/property-casualty/q4-2023/protect-your-organization-from-increasing-third-party-cyber-exposures/ "Protect Your Organization From Increasing Third-Party Cyber Exposures") |
| Tools, equipment and inland marine | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Not listed |
| Umbrella and excess liability | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") | Listed [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Workers’ compensation | Listed [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") [10](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages/workers-compensation "Workers Compensation Insurance") | Listed [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |

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## Key Differences Between Harper and USI

### Industry Emphasis

If the dominant exposure is job-site or fleet operations, Harper’s advertised catalogue (garage, security, bonds, payroll classification help) is the more specific public match. If the dominant exposure is technology E&O, D&O, and worldwide stock, USI’s Technology list is the more specific public match. A dual-entity company may need both conversations rather than a single “winner.” [11](https://www.harperinsure.com/industries/security-guards "Security Guards Insurance")

### How Markets Are Shown

Harper displays insurer brands on its homepage; that is marketing, not a bindable panel for your class. USI displays none. Ask Harper which of those names would actually see your submission, and ask USI for the same list. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [33](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe")

### Intake and Internal Tools

Harper’s public form collects revenue, activity, and coverage requests. Harper Hub is described as internal software, not a client portal equivalent to a carrier system. USI’s ONE and PATH tools are consultative. Neither AI-assisted workflow binds coverage; Harper’s terms say texts do not bind. [2](https://www.harperinsure.com/sms-terms "Text Messaging Terms and Conditions") [21](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/the-power-of-one/the-usi-one-advantage/ "The USI ONE Advantage")

### Coverage Menus

Harper lists general liability, professional, property, auto, cyber, garage, umbrella, bonds, and workers’ compensation in its directory. USI lists a broader executive and technology set including PrivaSafe. Harper’s privacy policy also states it does not currently offer health or life; USI does operate an employee-benefits practice. That is a real scope split if you are shopping medical benefits and directors and officers together. [3](https://www.harperinsure.com/privacypolicy "Privacy Policy") [32](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits")

### Claims Help

Both describe brokerage advocacy. Harper’s cited service materials do not establish a dedicated after-hours procedure. USI publishes a dated claims kit with line-by-line routing. Request current notice instructions with the quote. [17](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/why-companies-trust-harper-restructured/ "Why 2000+ Companies Trust Harper For Business Insurance") [37](https://www.usi.com/siteassets/2021-claims-reporting-guidelines.pdf "Client Emergency Preparedness Claims Kit")

## What to Confirm in Quotes

- Which practice (manufacturing, technology, or both) will own a mixed hardware/SaaS risk. [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage")
- Named insurers for product liability and tech E&O. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [33](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe")
- Whether employee benefits are in scope (USI yes as a practice; Harper health/life not currently offered). [3](https://www.harperinsure.com/privacypolicy "Privacy Policy")
- Binding confirmation method—written carrier confirmation, not chat. [2](https://www.harperinsure.com/sms-terms "Text Messaging Terms and Conditions")



## Service Comparison

Harper vs USI: documented services and availability.

| Criteria | Harper | USI Insurance Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer focus | Its advertised customers include contractors, restaurants, auto dealers, childcare and adult-care providers, manufacturers, and transportation businesses. Harper emphasizes operations that are difficult to place with an insurer. [8](https://www.harperinsure.com/industries "Industries We Serve") [13](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/harper-45m-funding-announcement "We're Announcing $47M to Build the Insurance Company Every Business Deserves") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Examples of advertised appetite, not a verified customer census or eligibility guarantee.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | USI says it has served over 500,000 clients nationwide and positions itself as a middle-market brokerage and consulting firm. Its Technology practice describes clients including software, hardware, networking, semiconductors, or communications companies from early seed stage through IPO. Public pages do not publish a minimum revenue, headcount, or California-startup eligibility screen. [20](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE") [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [39](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html "Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company marketing of client types. Not an underwriting appetite or guaranteed acceptance statement.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Coverage lines | Harper’s privacy policy says it does not currently offer health or life insurance. The life qualification on its Georgia agency license does not establish that a life product is available through Harper. [3](https://www.harperinsure.com/privacypolicy "Privacy Policy") [4](https://www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y "Georgia Agency License Inquiry: Harper Global Enterprises Inc.") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Privacy section 2, information not intentionally collected; Georgia agency qualification independently checked. Distinguishes licensing authority from the company’s current product offering.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper advertises general and professional liability, commercial property and auto, cyber, garage liability, umbrella coverage and bonds. Its coverage directory also lists workers’ compensation, equipment, liquor liability, medical malpractice and product liability; the intake selector includes a business owner’s policy combining property and liability. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Advertised product categories across the current homepage, directory and intake. No conclusion that all lines are available together, from one insurer, or in every jurisdiction.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper’s security page includes armed guards, event security and mobile patrol businesses. It describes liability for guard actions and professional negligence alongside equipment and vehicle protection. The page does not supply the insurer or policy wording for a particular security operation. [11](https://www.harperinsure.com/industries/security-guards "Security Guards Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company industry appetite. No adoption of the page’s broad claims about standard-policy exclusions or satisfaction of licensing requirements.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper also arranges license, permit, contract, dealer, court and fiduciary bonds. Its bond page explains that the buyer may have to repay amounts the bond company pays on a claim. Ask for the bond and indemnity agreement—the repayment promise—when reviewing this part of a proposal. [12](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages/surety-bonds "Surety Bonds") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company product description. No blanket interpretation of a specific bond or personal guarantee.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>The reviewed product pages are coverage summaries. They do not provide a specimen policy tied to a named insurer, state and form edition from which to establish common limits, deductibles or exclusions. Ask for the actual forms and endorsements, which change or add to the policy. [7](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages "What We Cover") [9](https://www.harperinsure.com/coverages/general-liability "General Liability Insurance") [11](https://www.harperinsure.com/industries/security-guards "Security Guards Insurance") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Scoped search of current coverage directory and representative product/industry pages. No issued policy or private quote reviewed. Absence of a specimen in these sources is not absence of available coverage.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | USI’s Technology practice lists insurance placement for property; business income and contingent business income; worldwide cargo and stock; errors and omissions; product liability; directors and officers liability; network security / USI PrivaSafe; and international. Those labels describe brokerage services. Limits, exclusions, insurer, and whether a given startup qualifies remain in a quote and policy. [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [33](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Technology practice product list on usi.com as of access date. International is listed as a service theme, not a shared coverage-line key.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>USI’s commercial property and casualty pages describe advice and placement on workers’ compensation, property, general liability, auto liability, umbrella/excess, executive and professional risks, cyber, environmental, product liability, and related claims and risk-control services. Other industry pages add employment practices, crime, fiduciary, professional E&O, kidnap and ransom, representations and warranties, medical professional (malpractice) liability, and required bonding in the healthcare practice. Availability and wording vary by client, insurer, and jurisdiction. [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [29](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [30](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") [31](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Catalogue of marketed brokerage lines from current official practice pages. Environmental and international labels are not mapped to separate shared coverage keys.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>USI’s employee-benefits practice describes consulting to design, price, and administer employer benefit programs, including underwriting analytics, HR administration support, population health, compliance/healthcare reform guidance, pharmacy and ancillary consulting. The private-equity practice separately lists employee health and welfare insurance services after a transaction. These pages describe consulting and placement services, not a specific insured health plan or carrier. [32](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits") [30](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Employer-sponsored benefits brokerage/consulting. Not individual health insurance.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Application process | The public quote form asks for your contact and business details, state, estimated annual revenue, business activity and requested coverage. It includes an existing-customer checkbox and a text-message consent choice. The visible form starts an inquiry; it does not display a final premium or issued policy. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Browser inspection of the blank homepage footer form. No data entered or submitted, so later application, quote, payment and binding screens were not tested.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>The founders describe Harper Hub as internal software that helps complete forms, identify carriers and underwriters, and manage client communications. Their Y Combinator launch describes full autonomy as a direction for the business. [6](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/harper "Harper Company Profile and Founder Launch Post") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Founder-authored description hosted by the accelerator; not independent verification of automation quality or a buyer-facing software subscription.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper’s privacy policy says AI extracts document information, drafts messages for review, organizes follow-ups and assists staff. It says licensed professionals and carriers review final decisions, including eligibility and binding. AI marketing therefore does not establish that a machine can approve your coverage on its own. [3](https://www.harperinsure.com/privacypolicy "Privacy Policy") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Privacy sections 3 and 8; stated controls only. No audit of model accuracy, staff review or underwriting delegation.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>The privacy policy describes collecting applications, loss records and business documents. It also says customer communications and policy information train Harper’s own models, while its enterprise AI vendors state they do not train their foundation models on customer data. These are different uses of your information. [3](https://www.harperinsure.com/privacypolicy "Privacy Policy") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Sections 2, 7 and 8. Company-reported data handling, not an independent privacy or security certification.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper’s messaging terms say a text cannot bind, change, renew or cancel insurance. Coverage takes effect only with written confirmation from Harper and the applicable carrier; quotes sent by text remain subject to underwriting and final documentation. [2](https://www.harperinsure.com/sms-terms "Text Messaging Terms and Conditions") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Section 11, effective August 24, 2026. Does not establish a particular insurer’s required payment or signing sequence.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Harper’s February 2026 announcement advertises coverage within 24–48 hours. That is a company timing claim, not a deadline established for your application. Ask what information and approvals are still outstanding before arranging work around a proposed start date. [13](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/harper-45m-funding-announcement "We're Announcing $47M to Build the Insurance Company Every Business Deserves") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: February 26, 2026 marketing claim, not independently measured. Current homepage refers to same-week answers, a different milestone; neither is a binding service-level guarantee.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | USI does not publish a self-serve commercial quote flow on the reviewed pages. Technology and P&C inquiries are directed to pcinquiries@usi.com or a local office. The contact page includes a website message box that USI warns is not secured in transit and should not be used for sensitive information. Small- and medium-sized management-liability inquiries are also directed to Select.Business@usi.com. No public binding timetable or online eligibility tool was found. [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [23](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [35](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public inquiry paths as of access date. Not an application completeness or speed claim.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Access to insurers | Harper’s homepage displays insurers including Progressive, Kinsale, USLI, Atlantic Casualty, James River, GEICO, AIG and Hiscox. Its February 2026 announcement reports relationships with more than 165 underwriters and plans for more direct appointments. An underwriter count is not a count of distinct insurers that will quote your account. [1](https://www.harperinsure.com/ "Harper Homepage") [13](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/harper-45m-funding-announcement "We're Announcing $47M to Build the Insurance Company Every Business Deserves") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Marketing logos and dated company statement. No direct appointments or live quoting access independently confirmed; no assignment of an insurer to a product.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>An older Harper article says it uses only AAA-rated carriers, without specifying the rating agency, legal insurers or dated rating records. That does not establish a financial-strength rating for the insurer on your quote. Request that insurer’s exact name and current rating evidence. [17](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/why-companies-trust-harper-restructured/ "Why 2000+ Companies Trust Harper For Business Insurance") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Page dated January 21, 2025, carrier-network assertions. Rating claim withheld as a finding; no rating assigned to Harper or any displayed insurer.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | USI’s reviewed product and PrivaSafe pages do not name the insurers that issue its commercial, technology, or cyber placements. Privacy materials say USI may disclose personal information to third-party insurance carriers as needed to provide insurance services. A 2021 claims kit lists many insurer claim-reporting contacts for clients who already have those carriers; that directory is not a current placement panel or underwriting list. [33](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") [28](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [25](https://www.usi.com/privacy/ "Privacy") [37](https://www.usi.com/siteassets/2021-claims-reporting-guidelines.pdf "Client Emergency Preparedness Claims Kit") (Evidence: Not publicly disclosed; scope: Contracting insurers for USI-brokered commercial programs remain undisclosed on the reviewed marketing pages.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Claims assistance | Harper says its team assists with claims documentation and communication, and advocates with the carrier. This describes brokerage assistance. The insurer named in the policy remains the company responsible for covered losses; claims support is not a promise that a claim will be paid. [17](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/why-companies-trust-harper-restructured/ "Why 2000+ Companies Trust Harper For Business Insurance") [18](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/09-comm/commercialguide.cfm "Commercial Insurance Guide") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company support description plus CDI glossary insurer definition. No claims file, administrator agreement or independent claims-quality evidence reviewed.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>A dedicated claims-reporting procedure, after-hours response commitment and policy-specific notice address were not established in the reviewed Harper sources. Obtain those instructions with your policy. Harper’s messaging terms warn against relying on texts for urgent matters. [17](https://www.harperinsure.com/insurance-insights/why-companies-trust-harper-restructured/ "Why 2000+ Companies Trust Harper For Business Insurance") [16](https://customer.harperinsure.com/ "Customer Portal Entry") [2](https://www.harperinsure.com/sms-terms "Text Messaging Terms and Conditions") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Scoped public-source unknown, not a finding that claims support is unavailable. No assumption that a text to an agent constitutes timely policy notice.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | USI’s contact page tells people seeking claims assistance to contact the appropriate USI office. A May 2021 claims kit instructs clients to report property, workers’ compensation, general liability, and commercial auto claims to the insurance company, and to involve the USI account team or claims consultant for environmental, executive/management liability, professional liability/E&O, and cyber. Natural-disaster guidance likewise points commercial P&C clients to their claims representative or client service team. The materials describe reporting assistance, not claims-handling quality or authority to settle. [23](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [37](https://www.usi.com/siteassets/2021-claims-reporting-guidelines.pdf "Client Emergency Preparedness Claims Kit") [38](https://www.usi.com/natural-disaster-planning "Natural Disaster Planning") [27](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public claims-reporting instructions. The 2021 kit may not reflect every current account’s reporting rules.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |

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