All industries are feeling the impacts of high inflation, and commercial auto is certainly not immune. In the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) most recent Operational Costs of Trucking report, they found that, in total, commercial auto operational...
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Gain access to knowledge about the unique risks exposures accompanying the transportation and garage industries. Understanding the nuances of transportation insurance mitigates risks thereby ensuring smooth operations for your clients.
Jencap Experts’ 2024 Top Insurance Trends
A new year marks a new beginning, with hope, anticipation, and curiosity for what the coming months may bring. And in a dynamic industry like insurance, you never know with absolute certainty what might be just beyond the horizon. Stepping into 2024, we asked Jencap’s...
Insurance Coverages Every Garage Operation Should Have
Running a garage or auto business involves far more than just fixing or selling vehicles. It comes with a set of unique risk exposures, and crafting an insurance package to protect against those risks isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Whether your clients operate an...
Top Concern for Marine Insurers: Container Ship Fires
The shipping industry is fraught with risks and exposures — volatile weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns, theft and piracy, fuel spills, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, just to name a few. One risk in particular, however, is drawing a lot of...
Rev Up Your Protection: Safeguard Auto Shops with Garagekeepers Coverage
The responsibilities of auto repair shops go far beyond fixing mechanical problems and performing routine maintenance. In addition to managing the day-to-day business, owners and technicians are also tasked with guarding against accidents, thefts, and unforeseen...
2023 Last Mile Delivery Trends and Risks
Did you purchase one (or more!) of the 375 million items sold during Amazon’s 2023 Prime Day event? Each year, shoppers mark their calendars for Prime Day, anticipating killer savings on home goods, appliances, toys, and more, all delivered to their door within days....
Key Trends Shaping the Marine Cargo Insurance Marketplace
From supply chain bottlenecks to misdeclared cargo, there are a number of forces currently at play in the cargo insurance marketplace. We sat down with Jencap’s Inland Marine Brokers and VP of Falvey Insurance Group Will Frohne to dig in and unpack these trends. 1....
Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Exclusions
Motor truck cargo (MTC) is a specialized insurance coverage that protects against loss or damage to goods transported by a truck. This insurance product is intended for businesses that haul cargo for others, such as freight forwarders, trucking companies, and shipping...
Optimization, Accuracy, Sustainability: Last Mile Delivery Trends for 2023
In 2023, delivery companies will need to do more with less. As customers expect next day, same day, and just-in-time deliveries, delivery businesses must meet these demands while cutting costs, boosting accuracy, optimizing resources, and becoming more sustainable....
Help Clients and Build Your Business During Economic Uncertainty
2022 was a trying year for businesses and consumers alike, and 2023 will no doubt face its own set of challenges. In an interview with Insurance Business America, Mike Becker, CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, offers encouragement to...
Recent Chemical Leak Illustrates Why Transportation Pollution Liability is Essential
A chemical leak in Perris, California forced evacuations and closed a major highway. Nearly 188,000 pounds of the chemical styrene leaked out of a railroad tanker and overheated, becoming potentially combustible. Compounding the problem: the weather in Perris was a...
The What, When and Why’s of Stock Throughput Policies
If your client’s business involves assembling, importing, exporting, manufacturing, transporting, and/or distributing goods—a Stock Throughput Policy (STP) may be needed to cover their risk exposure. What is a STP A STP is a form of marine coverage that protects a...
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Garage Gurus: Garage Coverage Explained
Garage Insurance is one of the most commonly misunderstood lines of coverage. Jencap’s expert brokers are ready to clear up the confusion. We’ve parked answers to all of your Garage Insurance questions here.
TRENDS | Q2 2022 | 5 MINUTES
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Behind the Wheel with Roman Atkielski
The last mile delivery market is expected to grow by $165B between now and 2027 and almost $62B in North America alone. This trend is influenced by the growing global e-commerce market which will be more and more prevalent. The most complicated, most expensive, and most important step to any delivery is that last mile that gets the package to its final destination.
PODCAST | AUGUST 23, 2023 | 26 MINUTES
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