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 steamy 100 degrees, heightening concerns for a possible explosion. This scary and...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....