Zurich said that it is underwriting Venture Insurance Programs' (Venture) offering designed for private and semiprivate golf and country clubs, golf resorts, daily-fee courses, communities and top golf management companies, The Preferred Club Program.

According to Zurich, the program underwritten by the company will enable Venture’s retail agents to receive an opportunity to place coverages such as property, general liability, liquor, pollution, auto, flood, umbrella, earthquake, directors & officers (D&O) and employment practices.

In addition, the program will also extend the list of enhanced coverage’s tailored to clubs and resorts. The program is currently available in 45 states with continued expansion in 2010.

Craig Fundum, president of programs & direct markets for Zurich North America Commercial, said: Zurich maintains strong relationships with its program partners. We look forward to developing another solid relationship with Venture, a company dedicated to helping insure the specialized needs of today’s golf and country clubs.