Best's Underwriting Report

Best's Underwriting reports describe the hazards and loss controls of nearly 600 businesses and municipal services. Each report includes a detailed description of the industry and identifies the hazards and loss controls for those companies. The Hazard Index of each report quantifies the degree of liability in applicable lines of insurance.

Report Date: 4/20/2026 6:59:56 AM

Report Type: Update

Report Description: The Ornamental Metalworking report helps readers assess the insurance needs of shops that create ornamental or architectural metalwork that often is displayed on fencing and grills, gates, lamps, chandeliers, and tables; these metal items are used to provide ornamentation, utility, decoration, privacy, or security. Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Property are the insurance lines that carry the greatest degree of exposure. Special exposures include worker injuries from tools and hot forges, and the potential damage of pieces, or third-party property damage or injuries, during transit or installation. Related reports include Foundries, Stained Glass Studios, Tool and Die Shops, and Welding, Brazing and Cutting.