American Mining Insurance Company

Our Mission

American Mining Insurance Company is, and will remain, totally committed to providing multi-line coverage for mining and mine-related companies.

Company Description

American Mining Insurance Company, which was acquired by W. R. Berkley Corporation in 2007, expanded its territorial footprint to 23 states in 2009, allowing it to grow its premium writings in the nonmetallic mineral mining sector. With its offering of workers’ compensation insurance as well as general liability, automobile, and excess liability coverages to mining and mining-related operations, it has grown and expanded geographically in its 21 years of operation to become the preferred provider of insurance coverages to many within these niche industries. American Mining also serves as a third-party administrator of workers’ compensation and general liability mining claims.

How American Mining Insurance Company is Different

A large part of the success enjoyed by the Company is due to the experienced insurance professionals on staff. Our philosophy stresses customer service, expert underwriting, timely data and financial reporting, and perhaps most significantly, the rapid, reasonable and fair handling of claims. The strength of American Mining Insurance Company is superior customer service backed by financial security. We are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best Company with a Financial Size Category of X.

Types of Mines Covered

American Mining Insurance Company distributes its products through a network of local Independent Insurance Agents and offers insurance coverge for the following types of mines (surface and underground): Sand & Gravel; Coal; Copper; Rock Quarries; Gold & Silver; Clay; Shale; Limestone; Phosphate; Bauxite; Granite; Potash; Salt; Zinc; Marble and Dolomite.

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals. We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

Contact Information

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Home Office: Birmingham, Alabama
Maling Address: P.O. Box 660847
Birmingham, AL 35266-0847
Street Address: 3490 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35266-0847
Tel: (205) 870-3535
Toll Free: (800) 448-5621
Fax: (205) 870-3245

www.americanmining.com

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Branch Office
Maling Address: P.O. Box 217
Johnstown, PA 15907
Street Address: 322 Warren Street, Suite 230
Johnstown, PA 15905
Tel: (814) 255 0200
Toll Free: (800) 235-2077
Fax: (814) 255-0206

Lexington, Kentucky Branch Office
Maling Address: P.O. Box 910928
Lexington, KY 40591-0928
Street Address: 841 Corporate Drive, Suite 310
Lexington, KY 40503
Tel: (859) 971 1955
Toll Free: (800) 886-9006
Fax: (859) 971-0484

Richlands, Virginia Loss Control Office
Maling Address: P.O. Box 248
Richlands, VA 24641
Street Address: 1600 Front Street, Suite 204
Richlands, VA 24641
Tel: (276) 596 9611
Toll Free: (800) 765-9017
Fax: (276) 596-9732