It's a new age. Technology is evolving at warp speed placing new demands on business owners and those of us who insure them.

As one of the largest and fastest growing Equipment Breakdown insurers today, Travelers offers the products, flexibility and service needed to provide protection for clients ranging in size from small 'Main Street' operations to Fortune 100 companies.

With over 100 years of experience in the Equipment Breakdown business, Travelers coverages and services are second to none and stay in-synch with the changing world of technology.

We are a national provider of:

• Equipment Breakdown Coverage
• Equipment Breakdown Reinsurance
• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Jurisdictional Inspection Services
• Equipment Breakdown Risk Control Surveys & Consulting
• Non-Destructive Testing Services

New York City Boiler Inspection Changes

Effective January 1, 2009, New York City is implementing a new annual inspection cycle based on changes announced in July 2008. The following outlines key changes to expect:

• The new inspection cycle will run from November 16th to November 15th of the following year, beginning in November 2009.
• The 2009 filing year will be shortened, running from January 1, 2009 to November 15, 2009.
• All annual low pressure boiler inspection reports must be filed within 45 days of the date of inspection.
• Inspection reports submitted 12 months after the date of inspection will no longer be accepted.
• An Affirmation of Correction (BO-13) must be filed certifying that any defects found during the annual inspection have been corrected.
• Failure to file an annual inspection report (including an Affirmation of Correction if defects are found) within the required 45 days will result in a $50 monthly late filing penalty per boiler.
• Failure to file an annual inspection report will result in a full penalty of $1,000 per boiler.

To assist your clients with New York City boiler inspections, please click to review our NYC BOILER INSPECTION FAQ's.

If you need more information on the most current boiler inspection laws in your area, email ask-risk-control@travelers.com.

New Machines, New Risks

Click here to learn how business owners are impacted by emerging technologies and the heightened call for top-tier equipment breakdown insurance products and services, as printed by Machining magazine.

We hope you find this site helpful in learning about Travelers Boiler & Machinery and the broad range of products and services we offer. This web site is for informational purposes only. All statements herein are subject to the provisions, exclusions and conditions of the applicable policy. For an actual description of all coverages, terms and conditions, refer to the insurance policy. Coverages are subject to individual insureds meeting our underwriting qualifications and to state availability.