Understanding Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Exclusions

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 companies — including Amazon shipping fleets.  MTC coverage is a critical form...

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Optimization, Accuracy, Sustainability: Last Mile Delivery Trends for 2023

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. DispatchTrack outlines that it’s essential to understand (and embrace) last mile...

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Help Clients and Build Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

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 independent insurance agents: “Any sort of economic uncertainty is unnerving to...

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The What, When and Why’s of Stock Throughput Policies

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 company’s goods throughout the global supply chain- from creation to final...

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Important Trends Impacting Inland Marine Insurance

Important Trends Impacting Inland Marine Insurance

A variety of trends—including gas shortages, shipping delays, inflation, extreme weather, and the COVID-19 pandemic—have significantly impacted the Inland Marine Insurance industry. This unprecedented volatility has led to increased rates, new exclusions, and tighter policy terms to limit losses. Inland Marine Insurance provides coverage for...

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CGL vs. Garage Liability Insurance: Which is Right for Your Client?

CGL vs. Garage Liability Insurance: Which is Right for Your Client?

Suppose your client is an auto dealer with a large lot of cars for sale. While rearranging cars on the lot, one of your employees accidentally crashes one car into another. Is this damage covered? Auto businesses have unique risks and, therefore, need specific insurance coverage and protection. Should your clients’ auto businesses have a...

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Exciting IoT and AI Technologies are Improving Truckers’ Safety

Exciting IoT and AI Technologies are Improving Truckers’ Safety

The trucking industry faces numerous challenges. Employee shortages mean less experienced drivers are on the road, which could negatively impact fleet safety and the ability to obtain insurance coverage. Fortunately, the industry is seeing the introduction of predictive safety and analytics technologies that are helping fleets reduce accidents,...

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The Pandemic’s Impact on the Transportation Industry

The Pandemic’s Impact on the Transportation Industry

If you insure truckers, trucking companies, or other clients that conduct business in the transportation sector, you may be wondering what impact the pandemic has had on the industry as a whole. Although transportation is generally considered an essential service, the pandemic left nearly no industry unaffected, transportation included. Your...

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What is Garagekeepers Liability & Who Needs It?

What is Garagekeepers Liability & Who Needs It?

When people bring vehicles to auto repair shops, garages, or towing companies for repair or maintenance, they trust these professionals to protect their cars from damage. As service providers, your clients are liable for the vehicles' safety while in their care. Unfortunately, accidents can and do happen, making both garage liability and...

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On the Road: Talking to Your Charter Bus Clients

On the Road: Talking to Your Charter Bus Clients

Having the proper charter bus insurance coverage at an affordable rate can make the difference between the success and failure of your client’s charter bus operation. When your charter bus clients are considered for a job, there are several things they should prepare to share to ensure the safety of the passengers. Safety record and rating. A...

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How To Avoid a Garage Keepers Legal Liability Claim

How To Avoid a Garage Keepers Legal Liability Claim

Business owners who operate dealerships, garages and auto repair shops are responsible for keeping their client’s automobiles safe while in their care, custody and control. To avoid paying out of pocket for any damage you cause to a customer’s vehicle while undergoing service or repair, it’s important to have Garage Keeper’s Legal Liability...

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Come Fire or Flood… Why You Need Dealers’ Open Lot Insurance

Come Fire or Flood… Why You Need Dealers’ Open Lot Insurance

Dealers Open Lot insurance is essential for used auto dealers. Without it, businesses could end up on the hook for large losses if damage is caused to their fleet of vehicles. How does dealers' open lot insurance work? Dealers Open Lot (DOL) insurance provides auto physical damage coverage on a fleet of vehicles owned by a licensed auto dealer....

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What Is Garage Liability Insurance?

What Is Garage Liability Insurance?

Does your client’s business handle customers’ vehicles – e.g., repair shops, auto dealerships, service stations, etc.?   Garage Liability insurance is a combination of General Liability and Auto Liability. It protects against potential liabilities for businesses in the automotive space including premises liability, auto liability, accidents...

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What Kind of Insurance Should Food Delivery Drivers Have?

What Kind of Insurance Should Food Delivery Drivers Have?

It’s no secret that we as a society, especially as consumers, are glued to our phones. In fact, a recent survey of 2,000 Americans showed that we check our phones on average 80 times a day, with some checking their phones up to 300 times a day. You may be checking your phone while you read this. With this in mind, new mobile-based companies have...

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What’s The Difference between Garage Liability and Garagekeeper’s Insurance?

What’s The Difference between Garage Liability and Garagekeeper’s Insurance?

Do your clients know the difference between garage liability and garagekeepers insurance? While they may sound similar, they can be wildly different from each other, making it more than important to know exactly what is covered and what is at risk. To break it down easily, the difference in coverage is spelling out the difference between...

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