The Hallandale Beach-based Reimer Insurance Group is now offering "Green-Gard" coverage through the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Green-Gard is a supplemental policy for property owners of commercial buildings that currently own green-certified property or have plans to make their buildings green certified in the near future. RIG is the first agency in the state to offer this new product endorsement, which reflects the growing trend toward using construction techniques that are environmentally friendly. "Our goal is to always immediately respond to market demands and stay on top of industry trends in an ongoing effort to offer our customers the most up-to-date, comprehensive insurance available," said Stephen L. Riemer.

As a supplement to property insurance, Green-Gard offers the following coverage and products:

Green Real and Personal Property Upgrade: For owners of buildings that are not certified, and may or may not include green features, the coverage will provide for the cost of making defined upgraded repairs in the event of a loss. In cases where there is a total loss to a green building, the coverage will pay the cost to rebuild it as a green-certified structure.