Guard Protect

Insurance coverage for armed and unarmed security guards, private investigators, and government service contractors

Ryan Specialty National Programs provides access to competitive Workers’ Compensation rates for your security guard and government service contractor clients, as well as an extensive package program for private investigators that includes GL, Professional Liability, Excess, WC and much more.

Program Highlights

Security Guards

  • Competitive rates
  • No maximum or minimum experience mods for larger accounts
  • Multi-state risks considered
  • Strong risk management services
  • Pay-as-you-go billing available with audit assistance
  • Minimum premium: Workers’ Compensation – $7,500

Private Investigators

  • Competitive rates
  • Minimum premium: General Liability – $500
  • General Liability limits: $1M / $2M
  • New ventures welcome

Government Service Contractors

  • Competitive rates
  • Minimum premium: Workers’ Compensation – $7,500

Target Classes

Armed and Unarmed Security Guards servicing

  • Industrial
  • Institutions
  • Mid-high income housing
  • Banks / Financial institutions
  • Office buildings
  • Construction sites
  • Government facility contracts
  • Utilities (non-nuclear)

Private Investigators

  • Surveillance
  • Background checks
  • Insurance fraud
  • Credit checks
  • Criminal and civil investigations
  • Consultants

Government Service Contractors

  • Janitorial services
  • Commissary operations
  • Food service
  • Training
  • Electronic security
  • Fire suppression
  • Warehousing
  • Landscaping
  • All other service contractors

FAQ

Private Investigators

  1. Can we offer access to coverage for both armed and unarmed private investigators? Yes
  2. Can we quote new ventures? Yes, with an acceptable resume.

Coverage

Security Guards

  • Workers’ Compensation
    • Monoline
    • Guaranteed Cost

Private Investigators

  • General Liability and Professional Liability
    • Errors and Omission Endorsement
    • Care, Custody, Control Coverage
    • Lost Key
    • Assault and Battery Coverage may be available (check with your program underwriter)
    • Terrorism Coverage available
  • Excess / Umbrella Liability
    • In-house binding authority up to $10,000,000
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • Monoline available
    • Guaranteed cost
  • Crime
  • Commercial Auto
  • Property
  • Inland Marine

Government Service Contractors

  • Workers’ Compensation
    • Monoline
    • Guaranteed Cost

Submission Requirements

Security Guards

Private Investigators

Government Service Contractors

Contacts:

John Alfriend
Vice President
P: 443-318-6105
E: john.alfriend@ryansg.com
Kelly Hafkey
Vice President, Work Comp
P: 312-588-9226
M: 708-214-6223
E: kelly.hafkey@ryansg.com
Jill Bednar
Assistant Vice President - Alarm & PI
P: 443-318-6112
M: 410-322-9113
E: jill.bednar@ryansg.com
Send submissions to programs@ryansg.com

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The description of this program is only a summary of available coverages. Actual policy language will dictate the scope of coverage in the event of a claim. Agents should read the full policy form and any applicable endorsements for full terms and conditions and should encourage their policyholders to do the same. The operations described herein are conducted by RSG Specialty, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company based in Illinois. RSG Specialty, LLC, is a subsidiary of Ryan Specialty, LLC. RSG Specialty works directly with brokers, agents and insurance carriers, and as such does not solicit insurance from the public. Some products may only be available in certain states, and some products may only be available from surplus lines insurers. In California: RSG Specialty Insurance Services, LLC (License #0G97516). ©2025 Ryan Specialty, LLC
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