MARTIN K. RIDGERS, CPCU
Has over 40 years experience professionally handling personal, commercial & specialty insurance, nationally, and globally.
We will deliver the best service and professional advice.
- Licenses in several states, including but not limited to: NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA, NH, CA, FL, GA, TX and others.
- Multiple appointments with insurance companies, wholesale brokers and MGAs.
- You receive the protection and coverage you, your business and family need at a competitive price.
- Knowledge on how to utilize captives, risk retention or risk purchasing groups.
- Listen and understand your focus, goals and needs for your business and family.
- Listen to your explanation of your business to determine risk management methods to decrease exposures and lower your insurance.
- An absolute commitment to provide you the best service.
- An advocate for you during a claims process to ease the process and find you the best protection for you and your business.
- Review your operations and provide risk management advice.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS
Family & friends. The Institute (articles author and course instructor) and President of the New York CPCU Chapter, St. Johns University (articles author and course instructor), Association of Independent Commercial Producers (member), Insurance Industry Charity Foundation (member and volunteer), North American Contingency Association (founder and member), Contingency Association London (member). Personal interests include Chelsea FC, Rugby Union, Sailing, Theatre and Coaching children in football.
General Statement
Welcome to MKR Specialty Insurance Brokerage in Queens, NY! We are proud to provide insurance for the businesses and families of our community. We provide our customers with individual insurance, family insurance policies, and business insurance to help safeguard your future, business and family.
We will provide you the comfort of working with our insurance brokerage our talented, creative and dedicated team welcoming people from all walks of life. Our team of local and national insurance professionals live, work, and play right here in Queens County and other locations.
There is nothing more important to us than honoring the trust of our customers.
Personal Lines
Looking for home, auto or other personal insurance in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Bronx, Long Island, New York State, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Rhode Island, other states or international?
Protect your largest purchase from unexpected events life may throw your way with MKR Specialty Insurance Brokerage Homeowners Insurance. So, what’s covered? Your home insurance ensures you can repair or replace your home, as well as the items you value. Personal property is covered even if you’re on vacation, running errands, or storing items. Homeowners choose MKR Specialty Insurance Brokerage as their home insurance company over any other insurance broker for their expertise.
Auto insurance can be combined with your home insurance.
We can help you with renters insurance, Condo insurance, Co-Op insurance, vacation homes, vacant property property you rent or lease to others.
Additional personal lines include:
With your dwelling insurance; Umbrella, Auto Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, RV Insurance, ATV Insurance, Dune Buggy Insurance, Golf Cart insurance & other vehicle insurance.
Stand-alone:
- Boat / Marine Insurance
- Aviation / Aircraft Insurance
- Antiques Insurance
- Fine Arts
- Jewelry Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Investments, Pensions, 401K
- Watercraft/Boat Insurance
- Recreational Vehicles
- Crime Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Foreign Owned Homes
- Medical Insurance
- Collectible Insurance
- Classic Car Insurance
Commercial Insurance
For large & small businesses we offer multiple types of insurance to fit your business. Whether your business is just starting, growing, or maturing, MKR Specialty Insurance Brokerage will provide you with professional risk management advice and smart options for business insurance needs.
We are able to provide commercial insurance in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Bronx, Long Island, New York State, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Rhode Island, other states or international?
Your standard business needs may include:
- Business Owner’s Policy, or a Commercial General Liability Policy and Commercial Property Insurance.
- Commercial Auto Policy.
- Workers Compensation & Employers Liability.
- New York Disability & Family Leave as required by law.
Additional commercial lines for your business may include:
- Commercial Truck Insurance.
- Commercial Umbrella / Excess Insurance.
- Professional Liability Insurance.
- Medical Professional Liability Insurance.
- Directors & Officers.
- Cyber Liability.
- Crime & Fidelity.
- Marine Insurance.
- Aviation Insurance.
- Railroad or Railroad Protective Insurance.
- Medical / Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Cargo Insurance.
- Fine Arts, Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles & other specialty items.
- Golf Carts & other utility vehicles.
- Mobile Equipment Coverage.
- Inland Marine Insurance.
- Travel Insurance.
- Kidnap, Ransome & Extortion Insurance.
- International Insurance Coverages.
We understand your business needs because we will listen to you and your goals. We realize that you need fast and dependable service. We get to know your business and its unique needs which enables us to provide a quote based on your business operations and not a one-size fits all policy.