Hedge / Appetite / Restaurants
In current Hedge appetite / P&C

Restaurants.

Restaurants is in Hedge's current published wholesale appetite for licensed retail insurance brokers. Sit-down, fast-casual, QSR. Liquor optional. Owner-operated wins. Published target coverage includes Commercial Property with a published target of $5M / loc, General Liability with a published target of $1M / $2M, and Liquor Liability with a published target of $1M / $2M (if needed). Hedge confirms current fit, the permitted submission route, and available terms after reviewing the account.

NAICS   722511 · 722513 · 722514
Also known as   diner, cafe, eatery, fast casual, QSR
Coverage

Published target coverage.

These are starting-point lines and limits for a restaurants submission. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and available terms after account review.

Commercial Property $5M / loc Commercial Property wholesale → General Liability $1M / $2M General Liability wholesale → Liquor Liability $1M / $2M (if needed) Liquor Liability wholesale → Workers' Comp (referral) Statutory Workers' Comp (referral) wholesale →
Knowledge graph

Go deeper by coverage and packet.

Use the narrowest guide for the question. Coverage pages explain the line for this class; the submission guide organizes the first packet.

$5M / loc Commercial Property for restaurants Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $1M / $2M General Liability for restaurants Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $1M / $2M (if needed) Liquor Liability for restaurants Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. Statutory Workers Compensation for restaurants Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance.
Submission preparation
What to submit for restaurants
Open class checklist →
Sweet spot

Where this fits cleanly.

This profile is the strongest starting point. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

01 Sit-down dining, < 30% liquor
02 Owner on premises, 2+ years
03 Quarterly hood cleaning + ANSUL
Submission

What we need for placement review.

Including these items reduces back-and-forth. Additional underwriting information may be required.

  • 015-year loss runs
  • 02% sales: food / liquor / takeout
  • 03Hood cleaning frequency
  • 04Years in operation under current owner
  • 05Live music / late-night / dance floor?
Related

Adjacent classes.

Often relevant to a submission in this class.

P&C Apartment buildings & multi-family P&C Auto repair shops P&C Churches & religious institutions P&C Course of construction
FAQ

Common questions.

Does Hedge write restaurants?

Restaurants is in Hedge's current published appetite. Sit-down, fast-casual, QSR. Liquor optional. Owner-operated wins. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

What does Hedge need to quote restaurants?

5-year loss runs; % sales: food / liquor / takeout; Hood cleaning frequency; Years in operation under current owner; plus 1 more standard item. These items support placement review, but an underwriter may request more.

What limits and lines does Hedge offer on restaurants?

Commercial Property target up to $5M / loc; General Liability target up to $1M / $2M; Liquor Liability target up to $1M / $2M (if needed); Workers' Comp (referral) target up to Statutory. These are published targets, not promised terms. Available limits are confirmed after account and market review.

Does Hedge write diner?

Diner is one way brokers describe restaurants. It maps to the same published Restaurants appetite, target lines, and submission guidance listed above. Current fit and route still require account review.

Public appetite is directional and may change. It is not a quote, binder, coverage commitment, or confirmation of access to any named market. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and authority after reviewing the account.

· LAST REVIEWED   2026-08-24    · HEDGE SPECIALTY DBA TAVEN INSURANCE SERVICES LLC   CA LICENSE #6018729   NPN 22154671